The lastminute.com London Eye Standard Experience Tickets
About The lastminute.com London Eye Standard Experience
Situated on the South Bank of the river Thames, the Lastminute.com London Eye is an iconic part of London’s skyline. At 135 metres, the Lastminute.com London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views in all directions (that’s as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day!).
With mesmerising 360-degree views of the capital, take in London’s most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Made up of 32 high-tech glass capsules, a ride on the London Eye takes 30 minutes.
- The world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel at 135 metres high
- 360-degree views of the capital
- See up to 40 kilometres on a clear day
- 30 minute ride in one of the 32 high tech glass capsules
Opening Times & Itinerary
The London Eye is open daily from 11am until 6pm
From the 1st April 2023, The London Eye will be open from 10am until 8:30pm during weekends and during Easter and Summer school holidays.
Admission Information
It is not possible to join the boarding line before your booked timeslot. Guests arriving too early will be asked to return at their booked time.
Please join the Standard queue and present your e-tickets upon arrival to be scanned.
If you’re having trouble scanning, try increasing your screen’s brightness. If that doesn’t work, go to the venue box office and ask them to look up your order with your reference number.
Important information
With all COVID-19 restrictions ending in England on 24 Feb 2022, our priority is to continue to offer the best possible experience to our guests whilst ensuring we also look after our staff. We continue to have hygiene and safety measures in place throughout our attractions, including enhanced cleaning, hand sanitiser and increased ventilation. In our indoor attractions, key walkways or busier areas, guests may still see signage stating ‘Face Coverings Recommended’ which is in line with public health guidance. Those staff who may wish to continue wearing a face covering whilst working have the option to do so.
If you or your party display any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, we ask that you do not visit.
Disabled Access Disabled Guests should purchase their standard ticket price. The accompanying carer will be free of charge and their ticket will be issued on site at the attraction upon presentation of proof of disability. Unfortunately, mobility scooters are not able to be admitted at this attraction.
Wheelchair Access and Restrictions: Wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility are able to get on and off the London Eye. On reaching the boarding platform, the London Eye is slowed down or stopped to make boarding easier for these guests.
Wheelchair Hire: Wheelchair hire is not available at the London Eye. Maximum number of Wheelchairs: Only Two wheelchairs are allowed per capsule and a maximum of eight wheelchairs in total are allowed on the London Eye at any one time.
Please note, we’re unable to make on the day bookings for wheelchair slots. For on the day visits, please speak to our onsite team to discuss the remaining availability. During peak times time slots do sell out quickly and therefore strongly recommend pre-booking in advance. Please email: customer.services@londoneye.com; quoting your standard ticket booking reference.
Venue
The London Eye
Entrance
Enter the queue line for ticket holders through the pink tent at the front of the London Eye.
Directions
By Underground
The nearest tube stations are Westminster and Waterloo. Westminster tube is on the Circle, Jubilee and District lines. From Westminster, exit onto Westminster Bridge (Exit 1) and then cross over the Bridge. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is visible from the bridge. Waterloo tube is on the Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City lines. From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank (Exit 6) and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.
By Train
The nearest train station is Waterloo. From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.
By Bus
There are a large number of bus services which stop in the vicinity of Waterloo or Westminster Bridge Road (both accessible to the Aquarium). For Westminster Bridge Road, take the 12, 53, 59, 76, 148, 159, 211 or 341. For Belvedere Road (just behind the Aquarium, parallel to the South Bank), take the 77 or RV1. For York Road (next to Waterloo and behind the Aquarium) take the 211, 77 or 381. Many other buses stop in Waterloo Road, which is a few minutes walk from the Aquarium. These include 1,4, 26, X68, 76, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 507 and 638.
By Boat
You can also navigate to The lastminute.com London Eye by River. There are a number of services which stop off at The London Eye Pier travelling from the O2, Bankside, Embankment, Blackfriars, London Bridge, Tower, Canary Wharf, Hilton Docklands, Masthouse Terrace, Greenwich, Royal Arsenal Woolwich, St. Katherine's or Westminster Piers.
Schedule
| Day of week | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM, 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | - | - | - |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
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