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Guide updated 15 November 2026
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From USD 39.00 per person
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Best price & key facts · checked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026
The best price for London Eye tickets is from USD 39.00 per person, checked on 14 November 2026. The London Eye is a 135 m observation wheel with 32 glass capsules, and one ride takes about 30 minutes. Queues are usually 20 to 30 minutes, infants aged 2 and under ride free, and you can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
See the best price for your date →| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best price for London Eye tickets | From USD 39.00 per person | Checked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026 · GetYourGuide |
| Last-minute London Eye tickets | Book for today on ActivityRoam at the best price when time slots are still available. Same-day bookings are made less than 24 hours before the start time, so they cannot be refunded. | GetYourGuide |
| What it is | One of the world’s tallest observation wheels, with 360-degree views of London | GetYourGuide |
| Height | 135 m above the city | GetYourGuide |
| Capsules | 32 high-tech glass capsules | GetYourGuide |
| Ride length | About 30 minutes for a full rotation. It can take a little longer if the wheel slows for boarding | GetYourGuide |
| What you can see | Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral | GetYourGuide |
| Queue times | Usually 20 to 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes at peak times such as summer weekends. Fast Track shortens the wait to around 5 to 10 minutes | GetYourGuide |
| Total time to allow | 1 to 2 hours including the queue | GetYourGuide |
| Opening times | Vary by date. Generally 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM at weekends, in school holidays and from May to September | Venue information |
| Closed | For annual maintenance in January (5 to 18 January in 2026) | GetYourGuide |
| Address | Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom, on the South Bank of the River Thames | Venue information |
| Nearest station | Waterloo, about a 5-minute walk | Venue information |
| Children | Children under 16 must be with an adult aged 18 or over. Infants aged 2 and under ride free but still need a reserved ticket | GetYourGuide |
| Pushchairs | A stroller can come on board but must stay folded. Non-folding buggies can be left at the buggy area in the ticket hall | GetYourGuide |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible. Disabled guests pay the standard price and their carer enters free | GetYourGuide |
| Not allowed | Food and drinks, luggage or large bags, pets, smoking and professional cameras | GetYourGuide |
| Security | All visitors pass through metal detectors | GetYourGuide |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund | GetYourGuide |
| Parking | The London Eye has no car park of its own and sits inside central London’s Congestion Charge zone. Public transport is the easier option | Venue information |
| Weather on the day | The capsules are fully enclosed, so the London Eye normally runs in rain. Clear days give the longest views | Venue information |
| Food nearby | Food and drinks are not allowed on board. The South Bank riverside around the wheel has cafés, restaurants and food stalls | Venue information |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed on the London Eye | Venue information |
| Traveller rating | 4.6 out of 5 from more than 41,000 reviews on GetYourGuide | GetYourGuide |
Ticket facts come from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity. Prices and opening hours can change, so confirm them for your date before you travel.
Refund & cancellation
You can cancel London Eye up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. After that deadline the booking cannot be refunded.
| Term | What applies to London Eye |
|---|---|
| Cancellation deadline | 24 hours before your booked start time. The exact cut-off is shown in your confirmation |
| Refund amount | Full refund when you cancel before the deadline |
| After the deadline | No refund |
| Last-minute bookings | A ticket booked less than 24 hours before the start time is already past the deadline, so it cannot be refunded |
| How to cancel | Use the manage-booking link in your GetYourGuide confirmation email |
| Price match | GetYourGuide reviews price-match claims for the same activity, date and inclusions. Approved differences may be refunded or issued as a voucher |
Terms taken from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity, checked 14 November 2026. The terms shown at checkout for your chosen option are the ones that apply.
Check the refund terms for your date →Peak hours & rush hours
The London Eye is usually busiest from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, especially on summer weekends, when queues reach up to 45 minutes. The quietest times are the first hour after opening and the evening.
| Time of day | Typical crowd level |
|---|---|
| 10–11 AM | Quiet |
| 11 AM–1 PM | Busy |
| 1–4 PM | Peak |
| 4–6 PM | Busy |
| 6–8:30 PM | Moderate |
Typical pattern estimated by ActivityRoam from GetYourGuide ticket options, queue guidance and traveller reviews. It is a planning guide, not live crowd data.
Check quieter time slots →Weather & busy season
The United Kingdom is busiest for visitors from June to August, and quietest in January to March and November. Summers are mild, with July highs around 23°C in London and 19°C in Edinburgh. Winters are cool, with January highs around 7–8°C, and rain is possible in any month, so carry a waterproof layer.
Typical season and climate estimated by ActivityRoam for planning. It is not measured visitor data or a forecast.
Check dates and availability →Which ticket should I buy?
Every option is the same 30-minute rotation in a shared capsule. What changes is how long you queue and whether a second attraction is bundled in.
| Option | What you get | Typical queue | From | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard entry (this page) | One 30-minute rotation at a booked time | 20–30 minutes; up to 45 at peak | USD 39.00 per person | You are visiting in the first hour, in the evening or outside school holidays |
| Fast Track (option on the ticket page) | Same rotation with fast-track admission | Around 5–10 minutes | Shown when you pick your date | You are visiting on a summer weekend or with young children |
| London Eye + Madame Tussauds combo | London Eye rotation plus Madame Tussauds London entry | Standard queue at each attraction | USD 66.00 per person | You plan to visit both. Separate tickets start at USD 39.00 + USD 36.00 |
Starting prices checked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026. At those prices the combo is USD 9 less than buying the London Eye and Madame Tussauds London separately.
Visiting London
London runs on contactless. Tap any bank card or phone on the Tube, bus, DLR, tram and Overground and you pay the same fare as an Oyster card, with daily and weekly caps applied automatically. Driving into the centre costs extra and parking is scarce, so almost every visitor travels by public transport.
| In London | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Tube fares | A single journey inside Zone 1 on contactless or Oyster is £3.10 at peak times and £3.00 off-peak. There is no cheaper paper ticket |
| Fare caps | Contactless and Oyster both cap what you can spend. The Zone 1 daily cap is £8.90 and the weekly cap is £44.70, running Monday to Sunday |
| Buses | A flat £1.75 anywhere in London regardless of distance or zone, with a £5.25 daily cap and a £24.70 weekly cap. Buses take contactless and Oyster only, never cash |
| Oyster or contactless | A contactless bank card or mobile wallet has replaced any need for a Visitor Oyster card. Prices and caps are identical, there is no deposit and nothing to top up |
| Congestion Charge | £15.00 a day to drive inside the central charging zone, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday and noon to 6:00 PM at weekends and bank holidays. The ULEZ emissions charge is separate and can apply on top |
| Parking | Central London kerbside parking is metered with short maximum stays, and the Congestion Charge applies on top of it. Driving in is the slowest and dearest way to reach a central meeting point |
| Late travel | Night buses run all night across the city, and the Night Tube runs on Friday and Saturday nights on several lines, including the Victoria, Central, Jubilee and Northern |
| Tipping | Around 10 to 12.5 per cent in restaurants, but check the bill first because many London restaurants already add a discretionary service charge. No tip is expected when you order at the bar in a pub. Taxi fares are usually rounded up |
| Currency | Pound sterling. Contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere and many places no longer take cash at all |
These are facts about London, not about this activity's own meeting point. Source: Transport for London fare, capping and Congestion Charge information, collected by ActivityRoam, checked 14 November 2026. Fares and parking rules change, so confirm them for your date.
Book Tickets Now →Quick answers from ActivityRoam
Public transport is the simplest way to reach a London activity meeting point: tap a contactless bank card or phone on the Tube, bus, DLR or Overground and the fare is worked out for you. Buses are a flat £1.75 anywhere in the city. Check the exact meeting point on your The London Eye Entry Ticket booking confirmation, because some activities collect you elsewhere.
The bus is the cheapest way to get around London at a flat £1.75 a journey anywhere in the city, capped at £5.25 a day. On the Tube, a Zone 1 single is £3.10 at peak times and £3.00 off-peak, with a £8.90 daily cap. There is no cheaper ticket than tapping a contactless card, so you do not need to buy a Visitor Oyster card.
No. A contactless bank card or mobile wallet gives you exactly the same fares and the same daily and weekly caps as an Oyster card, with no deposit and nothing to top up, so there is no reason to buy one for a visit to The London Eye Entry Ticket. Just tap the same card every time, and tap out again on the Tube and rail.
Parking is the hardest part of driving in London. Central kerbside parking is metered with short maximum stays, and driving inside the central zone costs £15.00 a day in Congestion Charge from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and noon to 6:00 PM at weekends, with the separate ULEZ charge possible on top. ActivityRoam has not checked parking at this activity's own meeting point, so public transport is the safer plan.
Tipping in London is modest. Around 10 to 12.5 per cent is normal in a restaurant, but look at the bill first because many add a discretionary service charge already, and you are free to ask for it to be removed. No tip is expected when you order drinks at the bar in a pub, and taxi fares are usually just rounded up.
London is busiest from June to August and over the Christmas period, and quietest in January and February. For a day out, early morning and late afternoon are calmer than the middle of the day at most attractions, and weekdays are quieter than weekends. Booking a timed ticket in advance matters more than picking the month.
The London Eye Entry Ticket is an experience in London, the United Kingdom. It can be booked through ActivityRoam from USD 39 per person. The price was checked on 14 November 2026.
The London Eye Entry Ticket takes place in London, the United Kingdom. The exact meeting point or entrance is on your booking confirmation.
At the starting price of USD 39 per person, four tickets for The London Eye Entry Ticket come to about USD 156. Children’s prices are often lower, so enter every child’s age at checkout for the real total.
At the starting price of USD 39 per person, two tickets for The London Eye Entry Ticket come to about USD 78 before any date or option changes.
London is quietest for visitors in January to March and November. Those months usually mean shorter queues at The London Eye Entry Ticket, and prices on quieter dates are often lower.
The best price for London Eye tickets on ActivityRoam is from USD 39 per person for standard entry, checked on 14 November 2026. Booking online in advance usually gives a better price than buying on the day.
Yes. You can book London Eye tickets on the day at the best price on ActivityRoam, from USD 39 per person, as long as time slots are still available for today. Popular times sell out, so check today’s availability before you travel.
You can book last-minute London Eye tickets today on ActivityRoam at the best price we have checked, from USD 39 per person. Choose today’s date on the ticket page to see the remaining time slots. Same-day bookings are made less than 24 hours before the start time, so they cannot be refunded.
You can cancel London Eye tickets up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. After that deadline, and for last-minute bookings made inside it, the ticket cannot be refunded.
London Eye tickets start from USD 39 per person, and a combo ticket with Madame Tussauds London starts from USD 66. Prices were checked on 14 November 2026 and change with the date and with standard or Fast Track entry.
One full rotation of the London Eye takes about 30 minutes. Queues usually add 20 to 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes at peak times, so allow 1 to 2 hours for the whole visit.
The London Eye is usually busiest from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and on summer weekends and in school holidays, when queues can reach 45 minutes. The first hour after opening and the evening are the quietest.
The best time to go on the London Eye for short queues is the first hour after opening. For the best views, travellers recommend sunset, when you see London by daylight and with the lights coming on.
Yes, the London Eye is suitable for children. The capsules are fully enclosed glass pods that move slowly, children under 16 must ride with an adult aged 18 or over, and infants aged 2 and under ride free with a reserved ticket. Strollers must stay folded on board.
The London Eye is 135 metres tall and is one of the world’s tallest observation wheels. It has 32 glass capsules.
Fast Track is worth it at busy times. It cuts the wait to around 5 to 10 minutes, against the usual 20 to 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes on summer weekends. In the first hour or in the evening, the standard ticket at the best price is usually enough.
London Eye opening times vary by date. At weekends, in school holidays and from May to September it is generally open from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Pick your date on the ticket page to see the available times.
Waterloo is the closest station to the London Eye, about a 5-minute walk away on the South Bank.
Yes, the London Eye closes for annual maintenance in January. In 2026 it was closed from 5 to 18 January, so check the dates before booking a January visit.
Yes, but the stroller must stay folded for the whole ride. A buggy that does not fold can be left at the buggy area in the ticket hall while you ride.
Yes, the London Eye is wheelchair accessible. Disabled guests pay the standard price and their carer enters free of charge.
Food and drinks, luggage or large bags, pets and professional cameras are not allowed on the London Eye, and smoking is banned. All visitors pass through metal detectors at security.
Yes. On ActivityRoam the combo ticket starts from USD 66 against USD 75 for separate London Eye (USD 39) and Madame Tussauds London (USD 36) tickets, a saving of USD 9 per person at prices checked on 14 November 2026.
No. The London Eye has no car park of its own, and it sits inside central London’s Congestion Charge zone. Waterloo station is about a 5-minute walk away, so public transport is the easier option.
Yes. The London Eye capsules are fully enclosed, so it normally runs in rain. Clear days give the longest views, so pick a dry day if your dates are flexible.
The South Bank riverside around the London Eye has cafés, restaurants and food stalls within a few minutes’ walk. Food and drinks are not allowed on board, so eat before or after your ride.
No, pets are not allowed on the London Eye. If you rely on an assistance dog, ask the provider through the ticket page before booking.
The United Kingdom is busiest for visitors from June to August, and quietest in January to March and November. Summers are mild, with July highs around 23°C in London and 19°C in Edinburgh.
Answers written by the ActivityRoam editorial team from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity. Facts and starting prices checked 14 November 2026. Every ticket link on this page is an affiliate link.
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Address and entrance: The London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom. The nearest station is Waterloo, about a 5-minute walk.
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|---|---|---|
| Linked online activity | USD 39.00 per person · checked 14 November 2026 | Check the date, participant ages and included extras. A starting price is not your party total. |
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| Ticket or participant | Price | What to check |
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| This activity | From USD 39.00 per person | Start time, location, participant rules and inclusions |
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