The London Eye is almost always busy, considering how popular it is among tourists and locals alike. School holidays and peak holiday seasons are best avoided.
How long is the wait at London Eye?
This is a question which most of the London Eye visitors are interested in. In average you should calculate approx. 30 minutes for waiting in a queue. The waiting times may exceed 2 hours when there is a rush of visitors.
Is it better to do the London Eye at day or night?
The London Eye is busiest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the UK school holidays, and is quieter at the beginning and end of their opening hours, which vary throughout the year.
Is the London Eye always lit up?
Yes it’s illuminated and has several different colours that are used for different days and events.
Do you have to be on time for London Eye?
We ask guests to anticipate queues of around 45 minutes for standard tickets and a queue time of around 20 minutes for Fastrack ticket holders. Please do not arrive before your time slot as you will not be granted entry into the queue until then.
Can you be late to the London Eye?
If you are running late, please speak to a member of our team onsite who will be happy to assist.
Is London Eye Fast Pass worth it?
Moves very slow (takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around) and it is a very smooth ride. The fast track is worth the money – waited in a “line” (only 1 person ahead of us) and was on in about 5 minutes. It’s very close to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, so you can see those as well why you are there.
What is the best time to go on the London Eye?
Best Time to Visit the London Eye
The early London Eye opening times from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM has a lot of crowds, so it’s best recommended to go right when the London Eye opens or just before it closes.
What is the best time of day to ride the London Eye?
Best time. The best time to ride the London Eye is early in the morning, as soon as the attraction opens, i.e. in winter at 11 AM and in summer at 10 AM (ticket offices open 30 minutes earlier). The London Eye is one of the most popular attractions in the British capital.
Is the shard or London Eye better?
Overall the Shard offers the superior views compared to the London Eye. Not only is The Shard over 100m taller than the Eye, allowing you to see much further than any other viewing point in the city.
Why is the London Eye pink 2022?
Lastminute.com’s sponsorship deal will see the angry red glow we’ve become accustomed to seeing since 2015, make way for a delicious shade of hot pink. Aesthetically, it’ll be a more soothing sight — slotting in well with the shimmering cool blues of neighbouring buildings along the South Bank. We’re all for it.
Can you do the London Eye at night?
The London Eye is open from 10:00h to 20:30h in June, July and August. The rest of the year: 11:00h to 18:00h. Sometimes the opening times change depending on the time of year or some other factor, to be informed you can visit the official website of the London Eye.
Is there a bathroom on the London Eye?
We have Male, Female and Accessible toilet facilities available in London Eye Ticket Office. Baby Change facilities are also available. Please note there are no toilet facilities on-board the London Eye itself.
What happens if I miss my London Eye time slot?
If you miss your time slot we are unable to guarantee entry due to reduced capacity. Please note: Amendments can only be made prior to your original time/date booked. For further information, please visit here.
Can you take a camera on the London Eye?
Cameras are permitted onto the London Eye, however recording devices and tripods are not. If you are looking to capture promotional footage, you must get express permission from our Duty Managers before filming.
Can you take food and drink on the London Eye?
Bottled water is permitted onto the London Eye, however no hot food is allowed onto the London Eye. Alcohol is not permitted on the London Eye unless you are partaking in Champagne Experience, and are accompanied by one of our Champagne hosts.
Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or pay as you go?
Oyster single fares: 2022 prices
The Pay as you go Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for single tickets on the underground. For journeys in central London (zone 1), ticket prices are more than 50% cheaper with an Oyster card.
Is it worth going to the top of the Shard?
The View from The Shard is not just any old observation deck, it’s a modern, entertaining, educational experience with the wow-factor, and it covers floors 68, 69 and 72. You could say it’s the real highlight of visiting The Shard.
Is 3 days enough time in London?
If you only have 3 days in London you certainly won’t need to leave the city for want of things to do. If this is your first visit, we actually would recommend spending the full 3 days in London as there is so much to see, do, eat, and take in!
How busy is rush hour in London?
Remember the ‘rush hour’
You can expect the trains and stations to be overcrowded between 7.30AM and 9AM in the morning and between 5PM and 7PM in the evening.
Can you wear jeans to the Shard?
The dress code for all the restaurants in the Shard is that we request diners do not wear sportswear or beachwear. Jeans would be acceptable, however please be aware that trainers of any kind can be considered sportswear, so we recommend wearing a more conventional style of shoe.