London Eye - Standard Experience

About London Eye - Standard Experience

London Eye - Standard Experience at the London Eye takes you on a ride on the South Bank of the River Thames, with views across central London. At 135 metres, it is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel and has 32 high-tech glass capsules.

The experience lasts around 30 minutes and gives 360-degree panoramic views, with landmarks including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square visible on a clear day. The wheel is designed for sightseeing rather than speed, so it is a straightforward way to see a wide stretch of the capital from one place.

The London Eye also offers views up to 40 kilometres in all directions, which can include Windsor Castle on a clear day.

Key facts: one rotation takes approximately 30 minutes; the London Eye stands 135 metres tall; there are 32 glass capsules; views extend up to 40 kilometres in all directions.

Before you book

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

Disabled guests should purchase a standard ticket and will qualify for one complimentary helper ticket, which should be requested on arrival with proof of disability. The attraction is wheelchair accessible, but for health and safety reasons only two wheelchairs are allowed per capsule and a maximum of eight wheelchairs are allowed on the London Eye at any one time. After booking a standard ticket, wheelchair timeslots should be booked in advance by emailing customer.services@londoneye.com and quoting the order reference. Mobility scooters cannot be admitted.

Go to Standard Access (A) at the time shown on your e-ticket. Present your e-ticket to a member of staff, printed or on a mobile device, and you will be scanned in before the start of your tour. There are no exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

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

The London Eye is within easy walking distance of Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster Underground stations. Waterloo is the closest station, around five minutes’ walk away via signs for the South Bank. Embankment and Charing Cross are around ten to fifteen minutes’ walk and require crossing Hungerford Bridge. From Westminster station, use exit one and follow signs for Westminster Pier.

For wheelchair timeslot bookings, email customer.services@londoneye.com and quote your order reference.