London Eye Tickets: The 15 Best Ways to Ride

1.The London Eye Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35,875 reviews · 30 min · from $39Our pick

Ride one of the London Eye’s 32 glass capsules for about 30 minutes, reaching 135 meters above the Thames. Choose standard or fast-track admission, depending on the ticket you book. A free guide app for iOS and Android can help you identify sights, while the slow-moving wheel gives you time to look around and take photos.

“Phillip our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and was patient with us - even when we had an elderly person. He went through Westminster Abbey and explained all the historical events that led to the creation. Then we explored Westminster streets crossing St James and then Buckingham Palace. All in all a good and informative guide. Wishes he spent more time explaining Big Ben but it was a great 4 hours of illustrating the importance of England”

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2.London Eye and Madame Tussauds Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,428 reviews · 90 days · from $66

Ride the London Eye 135 metres above the Thames for wide views of landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then visit Madame Tussauds for wax figures of stars, royals, sports legends, and historical figures. The ticket is valid for 90 days, but you must book a time for each attraction separately. Transport is not included.

“This was a great experience and I would highly recommend adding this to your activities whilst visiting London.”

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3.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

Pair a 24- or 48-hour Big Bus pass with a London Eye ride and a one-way Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier. You can board at any Big Bus stop, use the app to track buses and choose from three routes. The 48-hour option also includes three guided walks, including Harry Potter and Jack the Ripper tours.

“Harry potter wslking tour with Lea was very informative and kids loved it. We got to see a lot of the city on this walk. Bus was good, but traffic slowed progress to a crawl at times. London eye and river cruise were very enjoyable.”

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4.Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,900 reviews · 45 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $20Best value

Set off from London Eye Pier for a roughly 40-minute return cruise toward Tower Bridge, passing Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Tower of London. An English-speaking guide shares facts and jokes, with names such as Mitch, George and Josh earning special praise. Choose the cruise alone or add a London Eye ticket, subject to availability.

“George was great !! So funny and learnt so many things about London!”

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5.The London Eye Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,498 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Book a timed standard ticket for a 30-minute rotation on the London Eye, 135 metres above the Thames. From the glass capsule, look for Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London. The ride is self-directed rather than a guided walking tour, and your ticket arrives on your phone.

“It was great and once in life time experience I traveled solo it was so good will surely recommend to anyone who wants to book the app is also user friendly”

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6.London Eye Fast-Track Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,456 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Choose a flight time for the 30-minute London Eye ride, then check in 15 minutes before departure for fast-track access. From an air-conditioned glass capsule, look for Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace. The wheel turns slowly, with views that can reach 25 miles on a clear day.

“We bought the FastPass ticket and it was very quick. However, the sun obstructed our view of the Elizabeth Tower, the old Big Ben, Parliament, and other landmarks. Also, the dirt on the windows made it difficult to take good photos.”

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7.Madame Tussauds, London Eye & SEA LIFE Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,009 reviews · 90 days · from $72

Start at Madame Tussauds, then book visits to the London Eye and SEA LIFE London within 90 days of activating your ticket. Expect celebrity wax figures, a slow-turning capsule with city views, and 14 aquarium zones. Entry to all three is included, but transport is not.

“Easy to use!! Great value for money! Consultant were very helpful via the chat service.”

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8.London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $177

Start at Victoria Coach Station at 9am for a guided coach tour of central London, a Changing of the Guard visit, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. A Thames cruise is included; you can add a London Eye ticket for 6:30pm. Guides such as Leslie, Omar and Sheila have earned praise for lively historical commentary, though traffic and tight timings can shape the day.

“A great way to see all of London in 1 day! We were only in London for 2 days and we got to see all the highlights thanks to our wonderful guide Lesley. She was awesome, so knowledgeable and had a world of information and stories on every stop and destination of our tour. Lesley is 5 stars and more. Ending the tour on the Thames River boat cruise was amazing to see beautiful London as the sun was setting!!”

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9.London Eye River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,503 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Board at London Eye Pier for a 40-minute circular cruise past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Tate Modern. A live guide shares stories along the way. Choose from multiple daily departures, arrive 15 minutes early, and dress for wind and rain if you hope to enjoy the upper deck.

“The tour with the family was great.! Ellie was funny, educated, engaging and genuinely sweet! I would that you sit on the top deck@”

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10.London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,431 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Take a roughly 40-minute Thames cruise from London Eye Pier, with live commentary as you pass Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and more. Then ride the London Eye for a 30-minute turn above the city. Cruise guides vary; George, Mitch, Ian and Mark are among the names associated with the experience.

“Great experience to know about London full of immersive sights and fun facts. Tour guide was engaging.”

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11.London Dungeon, London Eye, & Madame Tussauds Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,061 reviews · from $86

This combo covers three very different London attractions: the actor-led London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds’ wax figures and 4D film, and the London Eye’s city views. You book the Dungeon time first, then arrange separate time slots for the Eye and Madame Tussauds through the Merlin portal.

“It was an amazing experience and as a family (5 persons in total) we enjoyed it well.”

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12.SEA LIFE & London Eye Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,009 reviews · 90 days · from $66

Visit SEA LIFE London’s 14 themed zones, from the UK’s largest coral reef to colorful jellyfish, then take a 30-minute rotation on the London Eye for 360-degree city views. The ticket includes admission to both attractions, but you book a SEA LIFE time first and arrange your Eye time separately using the confirmation voucher.

“The whole online booking experience was dreadful. Had to enlist the help of customer services. Enjoyed both the activities though. Well organised.”

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13.The London Eye Champagne Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 797 reviews · 30 min · from $79Top rated

Meet your English-speaking host at the VIP Desk, relax in the Eye Lounge, then board a shared capsule for a 30-minute London Eye flight with a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut. Hosts have included Amanda, Mia, Sophie and Arnie, though your host will vary. Fast-track entry is included; the capsule is shared.

“The VIP service was very nice, and our guide, Amanda, was excellent.”

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14.The London Dungeon and London Eye Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 766 reviews · from $79

Book a London Dungeon time to meet Sweeney Todd, walk through Jack the Ripper-era Whitechapel and face the Newgate Prison ride, then schedule a London Eye flight using your voucher. Actors lead the Dungeon scenes; no individual guide names are provided. The ticket is valid for 90 days from first activation.

“The London Dungeons were amazing! Our family loved the acting & interactive nature of this experience”

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15.London Full Day Sightseeing Tour with London Eye

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 716 reviews · 8 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Start at Victoria at 8:00 am for a coach tour, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, a Thames boat ride and the Tower of London, with the London Eye included if you choose that option. Guides such as Mark, Morton, Tish and Zozo bring London’s landmarks to life. Expect a packed day, some walking and a schedule that can vary.

“Excellent tour to experience the magnitude of the London experience. Do this as one of the first tours as it highlights places that are must sees in London.”

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