The London Eye is another skippable tourist trap I London. It’s just a ferris wheel.
Why is the London Eye a tourist attraction?
The London Eye is also the tallest wheel of its kind in Europe and provides one of the best views of London. There is competition from the Shard which holds a higher position than the wheel is able to obtain but the fact that the Wheel provides a number of viewpoints ensures it remains a huge attraction.
Is London Eye worth visiting?
Is the London Eye worth the views? The simple answer is yes. This is London’s equivalent to the Eiffel Tower and there’s no denying that London has one of the most impressive skylines in the world. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle, over 20 miles away!
How can we avoid tourist traps in London?
How To Avoid The London Tourist Traps
- Avoid travel at rush hour when necessary. London is especially busy between the hours of 7.30 and 9.30am and 4.30 and 7pm.
- London Parks are surprisingly spacious.
- Epping Forest.
- Richmond Park.
- Greenwich Park.
- Hit the museums and attractions late or early in the day.
How many visitors does the London Eye get a day?
When it first opened in 2000, the London Eye was the world’s tallest observation wheel at 443 feet tall. It was overtaken by the High Roller in Las Vegas in 2014, but it’s still one of London’s best-loved attractions and carries around 10,000 visitors daily in its 32 capsules.
Is the London Eye an eyesore?
To some its a tourist attraction, to others, it’s an eyesore. Regardless of one’s opinion on the Eye, it is an iconic part of the city and its history, though recent, is certainly as memorable as one of its “flights”. The inspiration for the London Eye was the London Wheel.
Is London Eye always busy?
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.
Which is better London Eye or shard?
The Shard offers visitors unlimited time to view London from by far the tallest viewing point in the UK, over twice the height of the London Eye. There are limited queuing times and much greater space to enjoy the view. The Shard is slightly more expensive, however you get a lot more for your money.
How long is the average wait for the London Eye?
The time slot you select is the time you are granted access to the queue for the 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.
How long do you spend on the London Eye?
around 30 minutes
One rotation on the London Eye will take around 30 minutes.
How do you spot a tourist trap?
When traveling to a new destination, you can easily end up at a tourist trap. But if you keep your eye out for a few red flags, you can avoid the tourists. You need to avoid places that are popular on Instagram and have hashtags. Long lines, crowded areas, and gift shops are also red flags you should look out for.
What are the biggest tourist traps?
Overhyped, Overrated Tourist Traps to Avoid at All Costs
- Overrated Tourist Destinations. There are plenty of attractions that you must see when traveling.
- Plymouth Rock. Plymouth Rock is, as advertised…a rock.
- Blarney Stone. Does this really look fun to you?
- Stonehenge.
- Niagara Falls.
- Times Square.
- Four Corners.
- Taj Mahal.
What should I avoid in London?
Places You Should Avoid on Any Trip to London
- Restaurants in Leicester Square.
- Oxford Street.
- City of London (On a Weekend)
- Large Commercial Shopping Centres.
- Canary Wharf.
- The London Eye (for views)
- The Shard (for views)
- Madame Tussauds.
Is London Eye better day or night?
Avoid peak times
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.
Why does the London Eye have 32 capsules?
There are 32 capsules on the London Eye to represent the 32 London Boroughs with each of them holding up to 25 people, are air-conditioned and each weigh 10-tonnes. Each of the capsules has a number from 1-12 and 14-32, with the number 13 not used as it’s seen as unlucky.
Does the London Eye stop 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.
Why is there no number 13 on the London Eye?
The capsules each have a theme
Intriguingly, there is no capsule 13 because of superstitions surrounding the number. It takes just thirty minutes for each spin of the London Eye to be completed, and the wheel never stops to allow new people on during this time.
Is there CCTV on the London Eye?
Security staff keep an eye on all visitors waiting in line to board the capsule. In the on-site Control Room, trained and licenced security staff monitor the images coming in from CCTV cameras installed at multiple locations around the attraction.
Does the London Eye stop if windy?
Weather conditions and wind speeds are constantly monitored within our ride control area and therefore if there are high winds/severe weather conditions, we may make the decision to temporarily close the London Eye.
Can I just turn up to the London Eye?
Ticket information
The London Eye is one of London’s most popular attractions and at peak times queues are lengthy. If you just turn up on the day you will pay more for your ticket and how long you will have to wait will depend on when the next availability is and the ticket type you select.
What do you wear to the London Eye?
We do not operate a dress code for visiting the London Eye, however we would recommend dressing accordingly for the weather.