London Eye - Standard Experience

About London Eye - Standard Experience

London Eye - Standard Experience at the London Eye on the South Bank of the River Thames is a 30-minute rotation on the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel. The wheel stands 135 metres high and has 32 high-tech glass capsules.

From the top, you get 360-degree views across London and, on a clear day, 40 kilometre panoramic views in all directions. Landmarks visible from the London Eye include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.

Key facts: One rotation takes approximately 30 minutes.

Before you book

Infants aged 3 years and under are free, but must still reserve a ticket. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Go to Standard Access (A) at the time shown on your e-ticket and present it to staff for scanning before the start of your tour. E-tickets can be shown printed or on a mobile device. There are no exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Disabled guests should buy a standard ticket and can request one complimentary helper ticket on arrival by showing proof of disability. The attraction is wheelchair accessible, but only two wheelchairs are allowed per capsule and eight in total at any one time. To arrange a wheelchair timeslot in advance, email customer.services@londoneye.com and quote your order reference. Mobility scooters cannot be admitted.

Venue

London Eye, Riverside building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB.

The London Eye is within walking distance of Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster Underground stations. Waterloo is the closest station and is about five minutes’ walk away. Embankment and Charing Cross are about 10 to 15 minutes’ walk, crossing Hungerford Bridge. From Westminster, take exit one and follow signs for Westminster Pier.