Rates are variable according to season. Peak rates apply during school holidays and at weekends.
Discounts and savings offered with online booking in advance as well as with multi-attraction combinations, with London Pass and Merlin Annual Pass.
Daily 10am to between 8.30pm or 9.30pm (variable).
Address: Riverside Building, London SE1 7PB
Location: The London Eye is located by County Hall and Westminster Bridge on the south bank of the River Thames.
Nearest Underground: 4-5 min walk from Waterloo Underground & Railway station.
The London Eye Tickets and Information
Visit the world's largest cantilevered observation wheel, the London Eye, situated in Westminster and offering stunning views 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).
As well as enjoying a breathtaking London Eye flight, you can also see London by water; London Eye Thames River Cruises are very popular.
A range of experiences are now available with London Eye including Champagne, Private Pods, Cupid’s Pod, and the unforgettable Eye Lounge; a luxurious bar with spectacular views.
As part of the Merlin Group, London Eye can also be combined with other top London Merlin attractions, saving you lots of money on visiting individually.
You can read more to learn about the London Eye on the The London Eye official website.
Highlights
Enjoy Amazing Views of London's Iconic Skyline
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 three of the four other Merlin attractions that London Eye also belongs to: SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London and The London Dungeon. (Madame Tussauds is the fifth Merlin attraction in London, situated further away in Marylebone.)
Why not combine London Eye tickets with a 1950s classic Routemaster bus and river cruise?
Take flight through the heart of the city
- Enjoy 360° views of London skyline
- Option to add River Cruise
- Fast track tickets available
- Combination tickets available
- Private capsule hire available
- Save money when you book online: Cheaper off-peak rates available
London Eye
360° Views
Photo Spot
Optional:
River Cruise
Fast Track
Combo Tickets
Tickets for three top attractions in London offering savings on buying separately
- 3-in-1 pass for London Eye, Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE London
London Eye Views - What Can I See?
You will see the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Elizabeth Clock Tower (Big Ben), Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, The Tate Museum, Tower Bridge, The Shard, not to mention the longest and most intricately styled stretches of the Thames River.
Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster houses the parliament of the United Kingdom with Big Ben reaching skywards. An attraction sure to inspire.
Westminster Abbey
Visit a World Heritage site with over a thousand years of history. Recent globally significant events only add to its appeal as a must-see attraction.
Elizabeth Clock Tower (Big Ben)
Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. You will hear this British cultural icon’s historic chimes throughout your London visit.
Buckingham Palace
Home to His Majesty The King and one of the few working palaces left in the world. No visit to London is complete without seeing Buckingham Palace.
St Paul's Cathedral
Tate Modern
Modern and contemporary art that will inspire with free entry to gallery area. Tate Modern has a huge collection of modern art from across the world.
Tower Bridge
An icon of London. Most visit to get a photo, but you can go inside and walk the glass walkway across the river.
The Shard
A shard of glass breaking through the sky. Enjoy fabulous 360 degree views from London’s tallest building.
London Eye Opening Times and Location
Opening times
Daily 10am to between 8.30pm or 9.30pm (variable).
Address
Riverside Building, London SE1 7PB
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, Shrek’s Adventure! London and SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
On the opposite side of Westminster Bridge is Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
Nearest Underground Station
It’s very easy to get to London Eye via London’s public transport. It’s a 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 / The 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.
Attractions Near London Eye
London Eye is walkable to many top attractions, with many other attractions being just a short tube ride away.
After your fantastic London Eye flight you can easily make a day of it by visiting other top Merlin attractions which are right next to the Eye: The London Dungeon, Shrek’s Adventure! London and SEA LIFE London.
To save yourself some money on these tickets Merlin offer a pass Big City Saver which allows you to visit combinations of 2 up to all 5 London Merlin attractions over a 90 day period.
Just the other side of Westminster Bridge over the river are Westminster Abbey, the Clock Tower with Big Ben, The Imperial War Museums, and further behind St James’s Park with Buckingham Palace.
Hungry? Restaurants and Cafes Near the London Eye
Just 200 yards away there are a series of restaurants on the south bank overlooking the river.
Hotels Near the London Eye
If you want to stay in the southbank near London Eye and Houses of Parliament then check out our Hotels near Waterloo Station.
London Eye Tickets, Ticket Prices and Booking
Ticket information: How to book London Eye tickets
To ensure a seamless London Eye experience, remember to pre-book your tickets online, selecting your preferred entry time. All tickets have varying prices depending on when you visit. Peak periods include school holidays and weekends.
Please note that prices may differ according to the ticket type you select. For an overview of available ticket choices, please refer to the information below:
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.
Currently the cheapest standard tickets we can find for sale online for the London Eye are from the official website if you buy outside peak times.
This does not include offers, passes or discount codes – see below for more details.
Some third party sellers don’t price-match tickets for these time periods, so this is something you should be aware of.
Child tickets are cheaper and a child is considered between the ages of 2-15 at the London Eye. Any child under 2 is free.
There are various ticketing options, we listed them in order of current cost.
1. Standard tickets - variable rates for peak/off peak periods
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.
Rates are variable according to season. Peak rates apply during school holidays and at weekends.
2. Fast Track tickets
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.
As with all Merlin attractions, fast track tickets cost around £10 more than the standard ticket.
As with standard tickets there are two prices for fast track tickets: walk up and online in advance. The online tickets are always around £6 cheaper than walk-up tickets, which if you are buying multiple tickets, can add up.
The cheapest tickets of all the four options then (standard online; standard walk-up; fast-track online; fast-track walk-up) are the standard online tickets.
3.Student and family discounts
Discounts are available on standard ticket prices for families and students.
For family discounts (minimum one adult, two children), simply navigate to the standard ticket section of the website using the banner below.
For student discounts you’ll need to see under ‘More ways to visit’ where there is a page advising you about ‘Student Beans’ where you can register and verify your student status to claim a generous discount.
4. Big City Saver - combining London Eye with up to 4 other major attractions in London
London Eye is owned by a company called Merlin who own and operate several other major attractions in London.
Combine the London Eye with other Merlin attractions: get huge savings with 1, 2, or all 4 of the remaining Merlin London attractions:
5. Third party discounters and combination tickets
For stand-alone tickets for London Eye the best price guarantee offered by London Eye is pretty good. If you find somebody offering lower priced tickets than London Eye let us know!
However, very few visitors buy London Eye tickets in isolation. Great deals from third parties of all kinds are available – the best are those where you cannot identify how much exactly you are paying for the Madame Tussauds tickets hidden with in the package – thus neatly bypassing the London Eye best price guarantee for stand-alone tickets.
The most fruitful places to seek out these great deals are:
– Discounted combination London Eye tickets combining two or sometimes up to seven London attractions in one discounted package. Both third party discounters and Merlin who own London Eye offer these.
– London’s popular hop-on hop off sightseeing buses will make available discounted attraction tickets when bought in advance together with their hop on, hop off bus tickets.
– There are several London attraction passes and discount schemes where London Eye appears as a supported attraction.
Take flight through the heart of the city
- Enjoy 360° views of London skyline
- Option to add River Cruise
- Fast track tickets available
- Combination tickets available
- Private capsule hire available
- Save money when you book online: Cheaper off-peak rates available
London Eye
360° Views
Photo Spot
Optional:
River Cruise
Fast Track
Combo Tickets
London Eye River Cruise with Fish & Chips Meal
The London Eye River Cruise is a great way to see the amazing sights of London from a different angle. The River Cruise can be booked on its own or together with a London Eye ticket.
Enjoy a 40-minute cruise through the heart of the city along River Thames with a bar on board with a wide range of refreshments.
Expert commentary provided by our professional and knowledge guides on board. Foreign language audio guide available in 10 languages (and a TV screen that displays the commentary in British Sign Language)
Please Note: This cruise does not include a flight on the London Eye, however if you book through London Eye direct using the tickets banner above, you can purchase London Eye tickets in conjunction with the river cruise.
London Eye River Cruise and Fish & Chips meal - London Eye flight not included
- 40-min circular river cruise along the River Thames
- Meal in Poppies Fish & Chips restaurant
- London in Your Pocket app access
River Cruise
Fish & Chips
App Access
Save money! Combine London Eye with St Paul's, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon...
Discount London offer various ticket combinations for top London attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral, The London Dungeon, Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussauds, Tower Bridge and a Thames River Cruise – alongside The London Eye.
Booking this way you can save as much as 39% on purchasing tickets separately.
This offer is great for non-Merlin attractions. If wanting to save on Merlin attractions (including Big Bus) the biggest savings can still be found on the attraction’s own website, or with a Big City Saver pass (see below).
Book discounted London sightseeing and attraction tickets
- Hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses
- Madame Tussauds
- London Eye
- London Dungeon
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Historic royal palaces and more…
Combo Tickets
London Eye & London's Attraction Passes and Promotions
To ensure a seamless London Eye experience, remember to pre-book your tickets online, selecting your preferred entry time. All tickets have varying prices depending on when you visit. Peak periods include school holidays and weekends.
Please note that prices may differ according to the ticket type you select. For an overview of available ticket choices, please refer to the information below:
1. London Eye included with Railways 2 for 1 promotion
- The Railways 2 for 1 Promotion entrance promotion is valid at the London Eye, and you need to pre-book your tickets in advance online.
2. London Eye included with Big City Saver Pass
- Big City Saver pass (2, 3 or 5 attractions) – This pass includes up to five London attractions (owned by Merlin) including London Eye, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, and Shrek’s Adventure! London. Visit all of these in 90 days for big savings off the normal price.
When looking at this offer against offers from some third parties the Big City Saver consistently offers the greatest discounts.
3. London Eye included with Merlin Annual Pass
- Merlin Annual Pass – This pass also includes the London Eye but offers attractions spread throughout the UK, including Legoland Windsor.
4. London Eye included with London City Pass
- Want to visit Tower of London plus London Eye and have a relaxing Thames River Cruise included? The London City Pass could save you £££’s.
London attraction passes which don't include the London Eye
The London Eye is not supported by London’s most popular attraction pass, The London Pass. However – there are plenty of top attractions on the London Pass list – including the London Zoo, Westminster Abbey, St, Paul’s, View from the Shard and the Tower of London.
HUGE SAVINGS: Buy a 2, 3 or 5 attraction pass for top 5 London attractions
- London Eye
- Madame Tussauds
- London Dungeon
- Shrek’s Adventure! London
- SEALIFE London Aquarium
Combo Tickets
- 2 Attractions: Adult £60 Child £54
- 3 Attractions: Adult £80 Child £72
- 5 Attractions: Adult £130 Child £117
- (Child age 5-15)
Tickets for three top attractions in London offering savings on buying separately
- 3-in-1 pass for London Eye, Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE London
HUGE SAVINGS: Buy a 2, 3 or 5 attraction pass for top London attractions. Off-peak prices available.
- London Eye
- Madame Tussauds
- London Dungeon
- Shrek’s Adventure! London
- SEALIFE London Aquarium
Combo Tickets
- Prices from:
- 2 Attractions: Adult £50 Child £45
- 3 Attractions: Adult £70 Child £63
- 5 Attractions: Adult £100 Child £90
- (Child age 5-15)
New London City Pass Including London Eye and Tower of London
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Hop-on hop-off Thames city cruise
London Eye
Tower of London
River Cruise
Combine London Eye with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus ticket
Big Bus and Golden Tours
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.
Save Money with London Eye and Big Bus Tickets
Enjoy a Big Bus hop-on bus tour of London plus tickets for the London Eye in one money-saving package.
To find the offer click on the banner below which will take you through to the London Eye website.
Click on ‘Tickets & prices‘, followed by ‘Sightseeing Tours‘.
Save up to 33% on ticket prices by combining London Eye with Big Bus sightseeing tour
- London Eye
- Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour
- Options to combine with other Merlin attractions: London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds, SEALIFE London Aquarium and/or Shrek’s Adventure!
London Eye
Big Bus Tour
Combo Tickets
- London Eye + 1 Attraction from £50pp
- London Eye + 2 Attractions from £70pp
- London Eye + 3 Attractions from £85pp
- London Eye + 4 Attractions from £100pp
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, London Eye and Thames River Cruise
Golden Tours offer a similar hop-on bus service in London. They have put a package in place allowing you to buy London Eye tickets with a Golden Tours hop-on bus ticket for either 1-day or 24 hours. With this ticket you also get a free Thames River Cruise.
Buses run every 20 minutes and an audio guide in a number of different languages is also included.
London Eye tickets plus Golden Tours hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour
- London Eye flight with a choice of same day, peak and off-peak tickets
- Hop-on hop-off London bus tour with a choice of 24-72 hour or 1-day bus tour tickets
- Thames River boat cruise
London Eye
HoHo Bus Tour
River Cruise
- Prices from:
- With 1-day bus ticket: Adult £62 Child £47
- With 48-hour bus ticket: Adult £76 Child £58
- With 72-hour bus ticket: Adult £82 Child £62
- Child age 3-15. Infants under 3 go free.
Combine London Eye with a Vintage Bus Tour of London's Main Attractions
London Eye and Routemaster vintage bus tour with Thames river cruise
This tour allows you to add on a London Eye flight with a fabulous experience aboard a retro, red double-decker bus London Routemaster, with the addition of a River Thames sightseeing cruise.
Enjoy sights such as Buckingham Palace for the colourful Changing of the Guard ceremony from the top deck on this vintage bus tour of London.
Combine Windsor Castle and The London Eye
Windsor Castle in the morning, followed by a ride on the unforgettable London Eye in the afternoon. This tour is a sure winner.
When you click the link below you can choose between two options – just Windsor Castle as a half day tour, or Windsor plus the London Eye.
Windsor Castle morning tour with London Eye flight in the afternoon
- Entry to Windsor Castle
- Option with or without London Eye
- Professional guide
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- London in your Pocket app access
Day tour of London with London Eye - "Total London"
On this fabulous tour of London you’ll get to witness the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard, plus entry to the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral. It offers tremendous value for money and memories for a lifetime.
Plus at the end of your fabulous tour you’ll get the option to add on a flight on the London Eye!
FAQ
The full address of London Eye to use with Sat Nav is:
Riverside Building, London SE1 7PB
Telephone: 0870 5000600
Waterloo Underground Station.
It is also possible to get down from the tube in Embankment or Charing Cross stations across the Thames and take a lovely short walk from there to the London Eye with a London view.
Similarly, the closest train station to London Eye is Waterloo. But Charing Cross is just across the river with a lovely walk down to the river and across the bridge.
Tube: Westminster/Embankment
Train: Waterloo/Charing Cross
Bus: Routes 211, 77 and 381
Your ticket will give you one rotation on the London Eye, taking around 30mins.
Popular London Attractions
London Eye
Amazing panoramic flight on the world’s highest observation wheel.
The Shard
Tallest building in Western Europe with viewing of London from the top.
St Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral of the Diocese of London, venue for royal weddings.
Westminster Abbey
Along with St Paul’s, England’s main religious building.
Tower of London
Home of the Crown Jewels and a rich thousand year history.
Madame Tussauds
See wax statues of the most famous people in the world.
Hampton Court Palace
Grade I listed Henry VIII Medieval Palace set in vast green grounds by River Thames.
The London Zoo
World class zoo in the centre of London – previously known as ZSL London Zoo.