How Much Is the London Eye to Ride on
The London Eye
Viewing platform and ride in Westminster opposite Big Ben
Built as part of the year 2000 millennium celebrations, the London Eye seems to have captured the imagination of visitors to London. It is now one the most popular attractions of all. Essentially the proposition is a very simple one. Ride a giant big wheel 135 metres high taking 30 minutes to travel one revolution.
The London Eye is situated right at the tourist heart of London, (opposite Big Ben by the River Thames) with commanding views, (25 miles on a good day).
The attraction was originally sponsored by British Airways, so rides are called flights. The Eye is besides the River Thames on the opposite bank to Big Ben. Nowadays the sponsor is Lastminute.com. You can also check The London Eye official website here.
What you'll see Opening times & location Tickets Attraction passes & combo tours
You ride in a luxurious capsule in comfort; each capsule is fully air-conditioned to keep its visitors completely comfortable no matter what the temperature outside. Each capsule also rotates on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive revolution.
The London Eye is by Westminster Bridge on the other side of the river to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The booking office is in the adjacent County Hall building, at one time home of London's governing body. County Hall also houses two hotels and two other attractions - The London Aquarium and London Dungeon.
LASTMINUTE.COM LONDON EYE TICKETS
Take flight through the heart of the city
• Enjoy 360 degree views of London's iconic skyline • Save money when you book online and 1 week in advance • Fast track tickets available • Combination tickets available • Private capsule hire available
Due to Covid 19 restrictions some experiences within the attraction may not be available
London Eye - opening times and location
Opening times
Daily 10am to between 8.30pm or 9.30pm (variable).
Location
The London Eye is located by County Hall and Westminster Bridge on the south bank of the River Thames. The London Eye is next to the London Dungeon, on the opposite side of Westminster Bridge is Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
Nearest Underground station
4-5 minutes' walk from Waterloo Underground & Railway station, which is on the Northern, Jubilee and Bakerloo Lines. A similar distance away is Westminster Underground Station across Westminster Bridge and opposite Big Ben on the Circle, District and Jubilee Lines.
Hop-on, hop-off buses & river services
All of London's hop on, hop off sightseeing buses have stops at the London Eye / London Dungeon. The London Eye has its own pier where many of the river services stop including those used by the the hop on, hop off sightseeing buses. Westminster Pier is directly opposite on the other side of Westminster Bridge too and is one of London's busiest river service piers.
London Eye - tickets
The London Eye is one of London's most popular attractions and at peak times queues are lengthy.
If you just turn up on the day you will pay more for your ticket and how long you will have to wait will depend on when the next availability is and the ticket type you select. Child tickets are cheaper and a child is considered between the ages of 3-15 at the London Eye. Any child under 3 is free.
There are various ticketing options, in order of current cost these are:
Standard tickets - save money by booking a week in advance
Ticket holders enter via the standard entrance. During the online booking process you will need to specify the half hour time slot for your experience.
Ticket includes entry to the 4D Cinema Experience located at the back of the ticket office, and can be enjoyed before or after your Lastminute.com London Eye experience.
If you want to save money buying the online in advance tickets the earliest you can book is the week before your experience. Anything before this time, you will be charged at the normal walk up rate (currently £33.50).
The standard adult book online in advance ticket currently costs £27.00 and a child ticket (3-15 years) costs £24.50.
Fast Track tickets
Allow you to bypass the majority of the queue, and save time during your visit. Ticket holders enter via a dedicated Fast Track entrance. Fast track London Eye tickets for an adult bought in advance via online booking cost £37.00 and for a child cost £32.00. The adult on the day price is £40.00 and £34.00 for a child.
Wide range of ticket types
The London Eye offers a range of other ticket types which include Eye tickets with various additions including river cruises, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon and Sealife; a Student ticket; Family ticket, and more. Clicking on the banner will take you to all these choices to make your booking.
The Student ticket is not visible from the generic tickets and prices page so you will need to search for this separately. Family tickets save you even more; prices start as low as £24.50 per person.
LASTMINUTE.COM LONDON EYE TICKETS
Take flight through the heart of the city
• Enjoy 360 degree views of London's iconic skyline • Save money when you book online and 1 week in advance • Fast track tickets available • Combination tickets available • Private capsule hire available
Due to Covid 19 restrictions some experiences within the attraction may not be available
Save Money! Combine London Eye with other major London attractions
Combine your own mix of attractions into a money saving package:
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Combine London Eye with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus ticket - Big Bus
Big Bus is one of the three main hop-on, hop off sightseeing bus companies in London. A great package is to combine the London Eye with a hop on bus tour, saving you pounds on purchasing separately. Hop on tours are excellent for your first day in London, quickly getting you up to speed and orientated with the layout of London and your guide pointing out sights and destinations you might have not previously considered visiting
But most visitors to London will have their own "must see" list of attractions. So why not save some money and purchase your hop-on, hop off sightseeing bus tickets and your "must see" attractions as a package? You don't have to use the attraction tickets on the day you use the sightseeing bus either - you have up to 90 days to visit your chosen attractions. Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, London Dungeon, London Aquarium and Shrek's Adventure! are all available.
Using the link below (linking directly to the lastminute.com London Eye website) you can see all sorts of options including basic Big Bus hop on tour (with or without river cruise) plus an option to add on 2, 3 or four more attractions. The options are basically forms of the Merlin Pass (see above).
The more attractions you book - the more you save!
You can also book through Big Bus direct who also offer deals that include London Eye. See our hop-on bus comparison page for more information.
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Combine London Eye with a vintage bus tour of London's main attractions
A new tour has recently been launched that includes both the London Eye and vintage open top bus tour of London's main attractions. The London Eye flight is a VIP fast track experience, that uniquely includes your own knowledgeable guide in the pod with your small group. This creates a more personal and interactive experience whilst enjoying the sights of London from above.
The vintage bus tour runs twice a day with flights in the London Eye at the end of the bus tour at 1pm and 5pm. The vintage bus picks up at the London Eye and drives around London's main attractions on a 2-hour tour that ends back at the London Eye in time for your flight. You'll enjoy views from the open top bus of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge and Tower Bridge. A great way to see London from the air and road for one ticket.
Find out more:
Vintage bus tour & London Eye VIP tour
(Not currently available - but it is hoped will be available from spring 2022.)
Alternative London Eye and Routemaster vintage bus tour
A similar tour is currently running. You will still enjoy a fabulous experience aboard a retro, red double-decker bus London Routemaster, with addition of a short Thames sightseeing cruise, including sights such as Buckingham Palace for the colourful Changing of the Guard ceremony. In addition you can complete your experience with tickets to board the London Eye, or alternatively the Tower of London, or UNESCO-listed Stonehenge after your tour.
The main difference between this tour an the one above is that this one is not guided.
Alternative Vintage bus tour & London Eye tour
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How Much Is the London Eye to Ride on
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