London Eye
Tourist attraction · River Thames ·
Panoramic views of London from a giant observation wheel
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Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom Get directions
Panoramic views of London from a giant observation wheel
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom Get directions
"On Blacklane’s four-hour London tour, I can expect up-close views of the London Eye, with designated photo stops and the option to tailor timing or add extra stops for a more relaxed experience." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"When I want a man-made vantage point for summer vistas, I often recommend the London Eye for its sweeping views." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"London's big wheel The giant ferris wheel on the south bank of the Thames is made up of 32 futuristic glass capsules - all of which are sealed, air-conditioned and big enough to house 25 guests. Riding the attraction is effectively being stuck in a bubble, albeit one that offers 40km views in all directions (see if you can spot Windsor Castle in the farthest distance on a clear day). This is the wheel that never stops turning, and while views at the top are stunning, you won't feel the ascent/descent: the Eye does one full rotation every 30 minutes, and turns so slowly passengers walk on and off at ground level. Curiously there is no capsule 13; since the number is thought to be bad luck, its been replaced in the lineup by the infamous no.33."
"London's big wheel The giant ferris wheel on the south bank of the Thames is made up of 32 futuristic glass capsules - all of which are sealed, air-conditioned and big enough to house 25 guests. Riding the attraction is effectively being stuck in a bubble, albeit one that offers 40km views in all directions (see if you can spot Windsor Castle in the farthest distance on a clear day). This is the wheel that never stops turning, and while views at the top are stunning, you won't feel the ascent/descent: the Eye does one full rotation every 30 minutes, and turns so slowly passengers walk on and off at ground level. Curiously there is no capsule 13; since the number is thought to be bad luck, its been replaced in the lineup by the infamous no.33."
