London · South Bank
London Eye
A slow rotation in a glass capsule beside the Thames, with views over Westminster and the City. Allow time for the queue and security.
- 1 h 15
- £39
- Booking advised
- South Bank
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The Eye opened in 2000 and stands 135 metres high on the South Bank. A full turn takes about 30 minutes in enclosed glass capsules that move slowly enough to board without stopping. On a clear day you see the river from Westminster to the City. Allow time for security and the queue before you board.
What to look for
- Parliament and Big Ben from above
- The bend of the Thames
- The City skyline
- A flight near sunset
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–8:30 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–8:30 pm | |
| Sunday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm |
Hours change through the year and by day. Now it opens 11:00 to 18:00 Sunday to Thursday and 10:00 to 20:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. From 23 October it opens 10:00 to 20:30 daily. Closed for maintenance in January.
Source: The London Eye, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket £39. Tickets bought online in advance start lower than the adult price at the gate, and the online price moves with demand. Fast Track tickets cost more and shorten the queue.
Book a timed ticket in advance. The time on the ticket is when you join the queue, and the wait can reach 45 minutes at peak times.
Getting there
Waterloo station (Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo lines) is about five minutes on foot, and Westminster is a walk across the bridge.
Tip
Go near closing time for sunset and a shorter queue.