Lastminute.com London Eye: Fast Track

Additional Information & Description

The London Eye lifts you above the south bank of the River Thames and into London’s skyline. This iconic observation wheel has carried more than 70 million visitors, making its capsules a well-established vantage point for seeing the capital from above.

A full rotation over London

The ride takes 30 minutes to complete one full rotation, with a 360° view of London along the way. Look out for Westminster Abbey and Big Ben among the landmarks visible from your cabin. The rotation gives the visit a defined half-hour length: the wheel itself is the experience, with the city spread out around you rather than a series of rooms or exhibits to explore.

Inside the capsules

The London Eye has 32 sealed, air-conditioned capsules, each holding up to 25 people. You take in the views from inside a comfortable cabin, not an open-air platform. Once the world’s tallest observation wheel, the Eye combines its large-scale structure with an enclosed setting for the journey above the river.

What Fast Track includes

Your ticket includes fast-track entry. With visitor numbers this high, queues can be long, so this admission option gives you access to the fast-track line before boarding. The time printed on your ticket is the time to join that line, not the time your capsule departs. That distinction matters when planning your arrival: the scheduled slot marks the start of the entry process, while the rotation follows after boarding.

Location and ticket access

The London Eye is at Riverside Building, County Hall, near Waterloo and the River Thames. Tickets are delivered instantly and can be presented on a smartphone. Wheelchair access is available, allowing visitors who use a wheelchair to take part in the attraction.