The London Eye

The London Eye rises gracefully along the River Thames, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the city. As the capsules slowly lift you into the sky, London unfolds beneath you—Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the winding river all coming into view at once. It’s a calm, almost meditative experience despite being in the heart of a busy city. From the top, the perspective is unforgettable. The city feels vast yet beautifully connected, with historic landmarks and modern buildings blending seamlessly together. Whether you visit during the day under clear skies or at sunset as the lights begin to glow, the view feels magical. More than just an attraction, the London Eye is a symbol of modern London—elegant, welcoming, and designed to help you see the city in a whole new way.

Perhaps londons primary attraction. If you book multi attraction tickets very likely you will need to book timeslot for london eye first before proceeding for other attractions nearby. A lovely experience that one can hone for their entire life. Mesmerizing views from the top as well as from almost all places near London eye the views are picturesque. For best photos highly recommend to visit around sunset times. No words to describe the place, just visit it in person in your lifetime if possible. I was lucky to be visiting 2nd time within 10 years. Will plan more visits in future as well if luck permits.

An absolute must-do in London. The views are breathtaking, you can see all of London’s landmarks and beyond. The whole process is smooth, the pods are large and you have just enough time for pictures and to take in the views. There is also a security check which goes quickly and efficiently. We went during Christmas time and there was Christmas music playing quietly in the background which added a great vibe. I also bought a picture the camera took of us for £5 which is absolutely worth it!

⭐ Overall Experience The London Eye met our expectations. We booked a private pod in December and had a very enjoyable experience from start to finish. The private pod (capsule) was expensive! 🌆 Views The views across the city were truly breathtaking, showcasing iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and The Shard, all beautifully framed in their winter setting. 🛋️ Comfort & Ride The pod was spacious, well-ventilated and offered a smooth, relaxing ride, making the experience feel both comfortable and exclusive. 👥 Staff & Service The staff were friendly, professional and efficient throughout, which added to the overall enjoyment of the experience. 🍹 Refreshments We ordered the drinks and snacks package in our private capsule (which we booked in advance). ✅ Recommendation For anyone looking for a unique and memorable way to experience London, the London Eye is a must-do. Highly recommended.

I heard people say that the London Eye is a tourist trap, it's really expensive, and you'd be better off going to other free observation decks like Sky Garden. I'm not a hard agree or disagree, I'm somewhere in the middle. Since it was our first and likely only time to visit London, I wanted to make sure we did everything we could in our short time there. I didn't want to come home and regret not having done something. This was one of those things. The London Eye is iconically London. I've seen it in so many TV shows and movies, and while seeing it from afar might have been enough, I actually wanted to go in it because when would I ever have the chance again? I booked ahead of time online and paid extra for the fast pass with an open time window, which cost even more than those with a set time. I'm glad I did the open window because it eliminated the stress of rushing, especially when we unexpectedly got lost on the way there. Pay close attention to what side of the river the ferris wheel is on in relation to you. I blindly put all my faith on my phone navigation not thinking it would steer me wrong. In addition, there was construction going on by the bridge we crossed that covered our view of the ferris wheel, big as it, so we didn't realize we were going the wrong way until it was too late. When we finally walked all the way back, I was so glad we had fast pass because even with it, there was still a line although it was way shorter and faster than the regular line. I didn't know this, but the ferris wheel doesn't stop moving, so you have to quickly get on it as it passes by. It's a bit scary. Once you're in, though, the capsule is spacious enough to walk around in and there are benches to sit on in the middle. The aerial views are amazing. If you're a first timer to London, it really does give you a great overview of everything and where they're located. The ride lasts about half an hour which is plenty of time to take pictures, walk around the capsule, and see all the different views. It's also long enough that if you're unable to take pictures or look at one side because other people are there, they'll eventually leave and you'll get your chance. Was it worth it? In my opinion, yes. I'm home now and I don't regret having gone on it even though the price was ridiculous, we got lost on the way, and other observation decks, like Sky Garden, were indeed cheaper and better experiences. However, now whenever I see the London Eye on TV or the movies there's a satisfaction in my heart knowing I'd been there, I'd ridden on it, and it was memorable.