Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Phone: +442079678021
Rating: 4.5
based on 707 reviews.
Views and Experience
Pros:
"Impressive, one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world."
"The views are spectacular and you get to see a bird eyes view of London."
"Amazing views and even with a bit of drizzle it was so clear to see all across London!"
"Beautiful view at night. Did it during the day 22 years ago, but the lit up night view is amazing."
"The views were amazing, and we could see all the major landmarks of London."
"The panoramic view of London's skyline unfolds before you, and it's nothing short of breathtaking."
"Fantastic attraction. The ride is fantastic and offers wonderful views of London."
"You get the best view of the city as it is the largest observation wheel and tallest ferris wheel in the world."
Cons:
"The only thing is that the windows weren't very clean, so it isn't good for very clear pictures."
"The view is nice, but the windows are not very clean and the reflection of the light limits the quality of the photos."
"Very expensive (38 pound for person)."
"The pod was clean and air-conditioned, but it's a very slow moving wheel."
"If you are going to ride for the views, save your money - there are other free locations."
"It's a nice experience, but so expensive."
"The tickets are priced at 30 pounds per person. There are many variants of it - VIP entry, with wine and so on for lot more money."
"Overall it has been a good experience. But it is too much crowded."
Accessibility and Comfort
Pros:
"Each pod is easily accessible."
"The pods are spacious and has seating spaces as well."
"The cabin itself is spacious enough and with a bench in the middle, so you can have a seat if you're afraid of heights."
"The London Eye is commendably accommodating. Its spacious capsules cater to individuals with disabilities."
"Great tourist attraction. I'm pleased that pods are not overloaded with people."
"The inside was clean and smelt fresh."
"The capsules are quite spacious and air conditioned and you can comfortably walk around it to get a 360 degrees view."
"The cabin is spacious and has seating for those who are afraid of heights."
Cons:
"Don't worry about being early for your ticket time. You'll wait in line either way, so you might as well save yourself from waiting before you queue as well."
"The mechanism is slow and smooth. You hardly feel the motion as this rotates."
"Slight down side was we had to fold the pushchair instead of letting the baby sleep but it took up as much space up than it did down."
"Capsule is having capacity of 12 to 15 people."
"The pods do get pretty warm inside, so prepare for that as well."
"There were only about 12 people in our cabin so all of us got some quality photo time."
"Great time. Your ride is about 30min and the view is fantastic."
"Definitely was worth the price!! Been on several of these back in the states like the one in St Louis and Orlando so was prepared for this one (not too keen on heights)."
Queue and Ticketing
Pros:
"Get tickets in advance to skip long lines. Highly recommended for a unique view of the city!"
"The entrance line moves relatively quick if you buy tickets in advance and visit on the given time."
"London eye was such a cool experience! Book in advance and choose the flex pass for a few more pounds."
"Booking tickets in advance is a good idea."
"I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the London Eye during my husband's birthday weekend! We decided to purchase tickets in advance."
"We booked the ticket near London Eye and had to wait for more than an hour. Not sure how strictly the time slots are followed."
"I would recommend booking your tickets online in advance, as the lines can be long. We also opted for the Fast Track tickets, which allowed us to skip the queue."
"If you can get the 2 for 1 deals then it’s defo worth it! Also pick your times as you can be in the queue for a very long time!"
Cons:
"The tickets are priced at 30 pounds per person. There are many variants of it - VIP entry, with wine and so on for lot more money."
"We didn't book fast-track tickets. On arrival, the que looked big, so we went into the booking hall to upgrade."
"The line was long but moved fast. And there's even a chance to get a photo of you via green screen during the wait."
"We booked for Sunday morning 11:45 AM. We were there at 11:30 AM and did not wait at all. The view was good, but I was not amazed by the experience."
"The ride takes about a half hour and it’s a proper view of London."
"Great opportunity to see London from high above. I booked the tickets in advance for 11am, but not sure if that actually matters because we just joined the existing queue."
"I bought the ticket online, and even though I didn't buy the fast-track, the line was very quickly, about 15 to 20 minutes."
"The queue today were not that bad at all. The regular queue was as short as the fast track line. We waited about 10 minutes max."
Price and Value
Pros:
"Although the price of this attraction might cause a bit of a shock, I believe it's worth experiencing at least once."
"A bit pricey, but worth it for the experience."
"The tickets were quite expensive, but the whole experience was worth it."
"Despite the price, I thought it was a rip off."
"The ticket is quite expensive, but if you get more than 1 activities it gets better."
"Highly recommend you get tickets online prior just to make it easier and sometimes the price will be cheaper 😉."
"Great deal using National Rail 2 for 1 tickets."
"The London Eye offers an incredible experience that showcases the city’s stunning skyline in a truly unique way."
Cons:
"It's definitely worth it! The view is incredible! We were lucky enough to arrive on an empty day. Barely any line to wait in."
"The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is an iconic observation wheel located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, England."
"Too expensive for what it is!"
"Tourist trap. The London Eye, a towering marvel on the banks of the River Thames, has become an iconic symbol of the city's skyline."
"Much like the Eiffel Tower, one HAS to see this when/if visiting London~! We utilized it as a geographical reference, and it also provided a great overview of the city for our first day there."
"Very expensive (38 pound for person). Overall it has been a good experience. But it is too much crowded."
"We booked the ticket near London Eye and had to wait for more than an hour. Not sure how strictly the time slots are followed."
"A must do experience for any tourist visiting London for the first time!"