When planning what you want to do in london, be sure to consider attractions that are not covered by the london pass, such as the british museum free. The london eye, or the millennium wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the south bank of the river thames in london. Checkin is at the vip experience desk 45 minutes before booked time. There are three ways that you can book your london eye tickets. Please ensure you arrive at the standard boarding lane 30 minutes before the time printed on your ticket. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your time slot, so that you have plenty of time to collect your tickets and visit our 4d cinema experience. Includes a chilled glass of champagne or a freshly made cocktail before your flight in our eye lounge.
Two 30minute rotations with iconic 360 degree views of the skyline. To see a complete list of ticket options, or to book your ticket online, head to the london eye website. This will provide you with time to collect your tickets from the ticket hall and visit our 4d cinema experience before boarding the london eye. Why sunset is the best time to ride on the london eye. Can i purchase a merlin annual pass from the london eye. The time slot you select is your planned boarding time for the london eye, however this doesnt guarantee that you will be on the london eye at the time selected, but are within our boarding area. The london eye mystery quotes showing 111 of 11 knowledge can be like the skin on the surface of the water in a pond, or it can go all the way down to the mud. Please click here for further information and booking enquiries. See all 203 london eye tickets and tours on tripadvisor. London eye all you need to know before you go updated. Weather, public holidays, day of the week, time of day, etc. You can also visit the attractions box office located within the london dungeon. As far as a mystery book, the london eye mystery did not disappoint.
Flexi standard flight a standard flight on the london eye that you can use at any time rather than having to book a particular flight time. Reservation bookings must be made 24 hours in advance. Can i book my datetime slot for my other attractions for my merlins magical london pass or. London eye facts, ticket deals and general info time out. The weather in the uk is unpredictable, and london is.
It is even said that windsor castle is visible in the distance on clear, sunny days. The london eye website gives the impression that you can buy same day tickets online and receive a 10% discount. I ve booked a time slot, what time should i arrive. The ticket is valid for the dreamworks tours shreks adventure, the cocacola london eye, the sea life london aquarium, london dungeon, and the iconic madame tussauds wax museum. The london eye london, england we waste our time so. Is there enough time to see everything if i select the latest time slot. Also includes a glass of chilled pommery brut royal champagne whilst on your flight on the london eye. The ultimate cheat sheet for your first trip to london.
The daily traditions involving the tower of london have continued for hundreds of years so be sure to take a free tour with one of the beefeater guides who gladly and comically share their vast tower knowledge pro tip. Each journey lasts approximately 30 minutes as you soar 5 metres above the river thames in a stateoftheart glass. When making a booking for a merlins magical london pass or combination ticket, you will be asked to select your visit date and time to your first attraction that you want to visit i. If you do not prebook your entry prior to your visit for. You will be booked onto a particular flight on a particular date. The view from the london eye in photos exiting the tube at westminster and walking towards the towering ferris wheel is a nice buildup for whats to come admiring the houses of parliament, not big ben. The main reason why you should buy london eye tickets in advance is to avoid long queues on the day. If you turn up without a ticket, expect to wait in a line of 30 to 50 people, whilst youll still have to wait in line if you purchase online fast track entrance tickets, you will definitely spend less time queuing, perhaps waiting in a line of 5 to 10 people. If you are running late, please speak to a member of our team onsite and they will endeavour to ensure your entry at the next available time. We have made this decision to protect the health and wellbeing of our guests and team, who are always our top priority. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed entry, nor can tickets be refunded.
London attraction combination tickets the london eye. We plan to be there at 930 to catch the ticket office dont really know when it opens on april 8 wednesday. Prebooking a fasttrack ticket is the best way to maximize your time in englands capital. Top rated london tourist destination, one of the best things to do in london. At night, take one of the special champagne flights, and youll find yourself in one of the capitals best bars. Take in the 360degree views from the worldfamous london eye. Queue times differ depending on attendance levels and can go from 1045 minutes. It can be the tiny tip of the iceberg or the whole hundred percent. The vintage bus tour runs twice a day with flights in the london eye at the end of the bus tour at 1pm and 5pm. Id suggest waiting at least until you are in london to purchase tickets. How to book is there enough time to see everything if i select the latest time slot.
Can i visit the london eye during the new years eve fireworks. It is europes tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the united kingdom with over 3. The london eye started from the brilliant minds of architects and husband and wife david marks and julia barfield. Please be advised we strongly advise guests to pre book online here to avoid disappointment. Sep 18, 2016 the view from the london eye did you know. Just perfect, booked the sunset time with the vip champagne and guide, who was fantastic. The london eye river cruise operates daily, departing at 10. This certainly doesnt mean you will have the same experience, but ive been told in the winter months there is. Also, i am going midjuly and wondering if i should book the ticket now or can i get there without waiting a long time with the fear of it being sold out. Time out london s guide to the london eye, with facts, ticket information, directions, general info and everything nearby. How does the time slot system work and what time should i arrive. The vintage bus picks up at the london eye and drives around london s main attractions on a 2hour tour that ends back at the london eye in time for your flight. As for the london eye, we have been many times and have been able to book good tickets a day in advance, but to be on the safe side, 23 days should be ample, however, if the date you wish to go is a weekend or public holiday, the sooner the better.
This certainly doesnt mean you will have the same experience, but ive been told in the winter months there is never a long wait. Due to health and safety we are only permitted to allow entry to two wheelchair users per capsule and eight on the london eye at any one time. Ticket prices range depending on the type of package desired, but the standard admission for adults starts at. The london eye tickets prices and online advance discount. Plan your days so that you can maximize your london pass days and visit the rest of the attractions on your list on other days that do not. But thanks to the london eye, visitors can now have a birdseye view of londons skyline and see all its magnificent landmarks in one sitting. The time slot you select is your planned boarding time for the london eye, however this doesnt guarantee that you will be on the london. In midjune youll have daylight until about 9pm, so you have a lot of time to sightsee and get over to the eye. What benefits to i get at the london eye with my merlin annual pass. Here are a few other top landmarks to try spotting from its 5meter peak.
The london eye 5 meters tall, which allows its passengers to admire the city about 40 kilometres away. The queue to the london eye can be impressively long but it moves quite fast. Please be advised we strongly advise guests to prebook online here to avoid disappointment. Its actually not wise to make a reservation for the london eye, because of the weather. Maybe it wil help you to know that the london eye can move 800 passengers in one 30minute rotation. Online saver tickets can be purchased 24 hours beforehand, and are cheaper than buying on the day. From start to finish, the entire ride lasts around thirty minutes. Think of july tourist season in sf when so many tourists expect warm temps and sun only to find low 60s and fog. You can only buy up to 14 tickets online if you need to book for more people see below for group bookings.
Is it a good idea to order a ticket for the london eye in. How and where can i collect my merlin annual passes. To help you with the booking process we have provided some helpful notes below to help you find the right ticket for you and ultimately make your booking process easier. All merlin annual pass holders must book a time slot ticket. This is a question which most of the london eye visitors are interested in. The london eye journey lasts about 30 minutes the journey time can vary slightly depending on whether staff need to stop the ride briefly to help elderly or disabled people into the pods. The average waiting time is about 2030 minutes in high season but can exceed half an hour on school holidays, long weekends, during the summer and on bank holidays there are actually 2 waiting lines. How do i use a merlin annual pass at the london dungeon.
London eye 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Youll be in london at the height of tourist season. This pedestrian bridge across the thames offers a good view at the london eye and the surroundings. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your time slot, so that you have plenty of time to collect your tickets and visit our 4d cinema experience which is included in your ticket.
The london eye offers spectacular views of the capital of england from high above the river thames. Personally, i wouldnt book in advance in case the weather is bad. Please be aware there are restriction dates if you are a standard merlin annual pass holder for the london eye. Once you have made your booking, your email confirmation will include a link to prebook the other attractions you will be.
If you decide the latter we recommend arriving as early in the day as possible to secure your preferred timeslot and avoid disappointment. In time, more than 2,000 other people were involved in the eye s creation. Does anyone know when the best time is to ride the london eye. The time on your ticket is not the show time, but the time you are allowed to enter the building and queue. Where can i find more information about merlin annual passes.
You can also combine a ride on the london eye with a guided tour. Booking online is the cheapest way to book tickets for the tower for more information see below in prices and discounts. The weather, though not the best, was relatively good at the time, and we waited not more than 15 minutes to buy our tickets and. No unaccompanied children allowed on the london eye. We recommend you arrive 30 minutes to 45 minutes prior to your time slot for the london eye. Leaving for paris and london in two weeks a related london eye question. The first time we had to wait 20 minutes, the other immediate departure. Please be advised we therefore strongly advise guests to prebook online to avoid disappointment. Between these 5 experiences, spend some time as an ogre, see london from the top of the worlds largest observation wheel, and get close to a rich array of sea life. It was slightly overcast at the time i went but hey, that is london. We ended up going on the eye by happenstance as we were exploring london early in our stay. You can pre book your entry with a merlin pass by visiting the sea life london aquarium website here. Both times we took a flight on the london eye in february, we just walked up to the ticket booths. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
The ultimate guide to visiting the london eye strawberry tours. On the official site of london eye, you can buy online tickets that are 10% cheaper than tickets book directly at the location. Fast track like the standard flight see above, but you will not need to join the queues. I say do the london eye but do not book before you go to london wait until you are there to book it when you know what the weather will be or just show up. I made a dummy same day booking up to the point that my credit card number was required. The famous landmarks to be seen include big ben and the houses of parliament, st.
The london eye is temporarily closed from 20 march until further notice as a precautionary measure. You can prebook your tickets online and if you book 24 hours in advance youll receive a 10% discount on most ticket types. Experience london from an unforgettable perspective on the the london eye, the worlds tallest cantilevered observation wheel. You can book your tickets online via the london eye website. If i buy a standard ticket, do i have to specify a date or even a time when i want to visit it. Your ticket is then valid for 90 days from this date to visit the other attractions. Guarantee your entry to london eye and choose your preferred time slot. Visitors guide to the london eye sightseeing wheel. I want to ride the london eye, and all my friends are telling me that i should pre book the tickets online to avoid the long wait. Opening times may vary depending on seasonality and special events so please read detailed opening times below and check with our team on arrival. Make sure you pre book to save time and money as tickets are cheaper. Youre probably wondering if you will get into the popular attractions like the london eye, tower of london, london dungeon, st pauls cathedral, london bridge experience and tombs, and westminster abbey without a booking. After all if it were raining or bad weather when i booked in advance i would have not been happy.
To book a wheelchair time slot for the london eye andor the london eye river cruise, please click here and complete a form providing us the relevant details to complete your booking. The first is because siobhan dowd is said to be the original creator of the fantastic book a monster calls, and its set in london and the fantastic london eye obviously plays a large part in the story. Skip the standard queue with a priority fast track entrance. If you get a day with dark clouds and rain, you wont get to see very much. Each pod fits a maximum of 25 people in it but there may be fewer depending on how busy it is. You can head to the official tower of london website and click on buy tickets online. London eye fasttrack ticket with 4d experience 2020. Flexi fast track like the flexi standard flight see above, but you will not need to join the queues. Can i book my datetime slot for my other attractions. Youll enjoy views from the open top bus of the houses of parliament, big ben, westminster abbey, trafalgar square, st pauls cathedral, london bridge and tower bridge. A helpful guide on what to book ahead in london by a local. With london being such a big bustling city, it is understandable to want to book ahead so you enjoy your time here. The tower of london is where henry the viiis executioner beheaded anne boleyn and less famous prisoners were hung. Your 365 ticket saves you time there is no need to visit the ticket office first.
With fast track entry for your flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the queue. At an overall height of 443 feet 5 metres, the london eye was the worlds tallest ferris wheel from 1999, when it was built, until 2006, when it was surpassed by the star of. Keep in mind that if you book your ticket in advance online, youll save a few pounds. We understand that circumstances beyond your control can result into you arriving to the london eye later than your arrival time slot. However, as you are not allowed to join this queue until 30 minutes before your allocated time, you wont spend too long here. The eye can take 800 passengers on one 30 minute rotation, so although queues may look long, the wait probably wont be that long. The weather in the uk is unpredictable, and london is known for all types of weather conditions. Here are some tips for avoiding crowds, buying tickets and other things to know before you go. London eye can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot.
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