I suggest first-time London visitors check out & ride the London Eye. You can get amazing panoramic views from up high. Each of the capsules holds up to twenty-five people. However, the time we chose to ride we lucked out and there were only a few others with our party of three. Not that it matters as there is plenty of room for everyone. The ride took about a half an hour and we saw views of Big Ben, River Thames (sits on River) and Houses of Parliament. I tried taking photos from inside the capsule and sadly they didn't turn out well. Instead, I just took the awe in and sealed it in my memory. read more

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12/5/2018: It's my first time visiting, bumbling around London not knowing ANYTHING about London UK. All I knew was fly British Airways, i.e., $450 USD R/T to Heathrow from SFO, find the Heathrow Express, ride the Heathrow transferring to the London Tube heading towards Elephant & Castle Tube Station, hop on a bus in order, checking in at Staysafe located in the Walworth, London District, unpacked, took a shower, crashed . . . The next morning, I wake up with a disheveled bed head, a pounding headache from severe jet lag, got dressed, dragged my feet down the street from Staysafe stopping by Staysafe's Manager's recommendation inhaling at a Mom N' Pop Restaurant called, Amore Cafe devouring a quasi-British/Mediterranean breakfast, caught a bus heading towards Elephant & Castle Tube Station, and ride the Tube off to Waterloo I zoooooom. Yet, I forgot I desperately needed using the Looooo before I left Elephant & Castle Tube Station because I drank the Brit's high test coffeeee for breakfast. OH--NOOOOOOoooo! Furthermore, upon arrival at Waterloo Station, I haphazardly discovered I must PAY 30 PENCE at Waterloo Station's restroom in order, going TMI? Are you SERIOUS???? When will I see the LONDON EYE, eh? All this riggeramaroll distractions deterring me from seeing the LONDON EYE . . . Pourquoi, MOI? AUGH!!!! Exasperated--I hoofed next door to Starbucks, bought mints, got several PENCES for the LOOOOOO. Oooooof~Hurry . . . I'm gonna have a major faux pas! Awwww~Feeling beyond relieved, I pranced out of Waterloo Station only to discover . . . It's raining cats n' dogs with dreary, grim skies looming overhead. Great--just my timing, i.e., the inability riding the London Eye. Welp~I guess Abba Father wants me saving my money--oh, well. Bumbled around the London Eye's Park: Strange--there's no place to sit ANYWHERE! Geez~The rain began pelting like pins n' needles! Ran inside a building: OOOOooof~gotta use another Loooo, again . . . Rats~WHAT WAS IN THAT BRIT's cofffffeeee???? Next door to the Loooo was a snack bar which the smell of fresh squeezed lemonade was wafting towards me. Laughably insane, I picked up some lemonade, fish n' chips--like I need a hole in my head but, hey! Never fear~I have TEN 30 Pence coins splurging using UK's Loooos leaving my "Kilroy Was Here" mark. Anyway, there were a bunch of Merchants hawking their wares, "No, thank you~Stay dry . . ." as I smile pointing at the dreary sky above. Merchants began striking their pop-up tents. Just my luck: The London Eye Concessioner shut down the entire operation due to threatening lightning predictions . . . Greeeaaat! Nope, Abba Father definitely DOES NOT WANT MOI riding the London Eye--period! Welp~Might as well take a few POV shots while I'm bumbling around, eh? BTW: I was staying in London UK for well over ONE MONTH! I tried countless times attempting riding the London Eye but, bad December weather prohibited me riding. Mission Impossible: Sadly, riding the LONDON EYE miserably failed. As a consolation prize, from all the POV shots I took around the London Eye, I can profess, "I'm gloriously crowned LONDON EYE'S FIRST FASCINATOR QUEEN~Lol . . . " read more

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I heard people say that the London Eye is a tourist trap, it's really expensive, and you'd be better off going to other free observation decks like Sky Garden. I'm not a hard agree or disagree, I'm somewhere in the middle. Since it was our first and likely only time to visit London, I wanted to make sure we did everything we could in our short time there. I didn't want to come home and regret not having done something. This was one of those things. The London Eye is iconically London. I've seen it in so many TV shows and movies, and while seeing it from afar might have been enough, I actually wanted to go in it because when would I ever have the chance again? I booked ahead of time online and paid extra for the fast pass with an open time window, which cost even more than those with a set time. I'm glad I did the open window because it eliminated the stress of rushing, especially when we unexpectedly got lost on the way there. Pay close attention to what side of the river the ferris wheel is on in relation to you. I blindly put all my faith on my phone navigation not thinking it would steer me wrong. In addition, there was construction going on by the bridge we crossed that covered our view of the ferris wheel, big as it, so we didn't realize we were going the wrong way until it was too late. When we finally walked all the way back, I was so glad we had fast pass because even with it, there was still a line although it was way shorter and faster than the regular line. I didn't know this, but the ferris wheel doesn't stop moving, so you have to quickly get on it as it passes by. It's a bit scary. Once you're in, though, the capsule is spacious enough to walk around in and there are benches to sit on in the middle. The aerial views are amazing. If you're a first timer to London, it really does give you a great overview of everything and where they're located. The ride lasts about half an hour which is plenty of time to take pictures, walk around the capsule, and see all the different views. It's also long enough that if you're unable to take pictures or look at one side because other people are there, they'll eventually leave and you'll get your chance. Was it worth it? In my opinion, yes. I'm home now and I don't regret having gone on it even though the price was ridiculous, we got lost on the way, and other observation decks, like Sky Garden, were indeed cheaper and better experiences. However, now whenever I see the London Eye on TV or the movies there's a satisfaction in my heart knowing I'd been there, I'd ridden on it, and it was memorable. read more

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Well worth the cost for gorgeous skyline views of London. I highly recommend paying the extra fee for the quick pass as you bypass the large line on busy days. read more

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The London Eye is an iconic part of the city's landscape. I personally think it is most beautiful at night. You can take the Bakerloo line and exit Waterloo and it is a quick 5-7 min walk over to the London Eye. At the time it was opened in 2000, the London Eye was the tallest ferris wheel in the world. There are 32 capsules with a seamless rotation that takes about 30 minutes to make the full cycle around. It's so romantic and a great place to take photos at all times of the day. I hear from the locals it's a popular spot for proposals and things too. *cough cough boyfriend* While exploring the landscape at the London Eye, we continued walking across the bridge and it was a quick walk to the other side of the river to see Big Ben at night. read more

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While this is somewhat of an iconic London site - you can enjoy the beauty of it without spending 29 pounds for entry (44 pounds for fast track entry). It was definitely a stunning site - especially at night. But, it takes 30 minutes to make 1 full revolution. During that time, you're in a "pod" with a bunch of other people. The view is great but the view from the Observatory in Greenwich is also great (and FREE). My kids and grandkids paid the price and did the 30-minute rotatiion. None of them thought it was worth the price and wouldn't do it again and did not recommend that we actually "do it" So, my recommendation is to enjoy this iconic site from a river cruise or other vantage point and save your money. read more

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I have been to London several times but never rode the Eye before. For this trip, we decided to give it a try. So we booked our tickets online ahead of time and chose our time. When we arrived, there was not a long line for prebooked tickets. It was easy to get on and off. Employees were friendly and helpful. The views were amazing! Highly recommend. read more

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What an amazing adventure to the highest point on the London Eye with breathtaking river and metropolitan views. This event was paid through our city pass but would normally cost $50.00 each person, which is a steep tourist cost. They took our reservation on time, went through a quick safety weapons check and boarded one of the observation pod. The ride took 30 minutes and had a great time and a must see when visiting London. read more

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Fact: The London Eye, originally called the Millennium Wheel, was built to mark the Millennium. It was purposely built as a tourist attraction, and like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it was not actually meant to be a permanent installation. However, due to its popularity, it was given permanent status in July 2002, only two years after it started operating. The London Eye is a cantilevered observation wheel or Ferris wheel. It is 135 meters (443ft) tall and was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world when it was built. Unlike a regular Ferris wheel which normally seats 2 to 4 people, the London Eye features 32 large pods, each of which can carry up to 25 people who can move around the cabin area. It is found on the edge of the River Thames diagonally opposite the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye is a great alternative to the View from the Shard, the Sky Garden, and other viewpoint locations around London. The London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel (means it's supported only from one side,). There are larger Ferris wheels, but none with a cantilevered design. There are 32 capsules, each of which can hold up to 25 passengers. This means that up to 800 people can be on the London Eye at any one time or 1,600 per hour. Capsules are numbered from 1-33, with no capsule numbered 13 as some would consider it unlucky. PS: its name is in this format- "Sponsor name+ London Eye" so currently its name is 'Lastminute.com London Eye' read more

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The famous EYE OF LONDON gigantic Ferris Wheel. This Marvel of science travels a circuit completely around in 30 minutes. The gondola will hold at least eight people per gondola with large windows all around you so every window is a view. You get spectacular scenic views all over London over the Thames river that are magnificent. Be sure to book with a speed pass to go to the head of the line to make sure that you actually get on there. And if you're expecting to see sunset, be prepared to wait. That seems to be the popular time as well as the night rides. With all the city of London lit up. read more

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I know my review isn't going to be inventing the wheel- hey it's a Ferris wheel lol pun intended! This has to be one of the biggest attractions in London. At least for tourists. And since I was a tourist, I had to go and check this out! (Naturally) It's quite impressive in person. Is this the biggest Ferris wheel ever made? I'd say yes, but I have no facts to support my claim lol It certainly looks like the biggest Ferris wheel I've ever seen. read more

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If you're a tourist in London, you must do this! It's definitely a one and done type of deal and not something I would do again next time I'm in London, however, it was great the one and only time we went on! Tickets are expensive but again, this is a one time thing. The pods are air conditioned and when the sun is beating down on you through the glass, it's much appreciated. The trick is getting on and off the pod. The Eye never actually stops moving (except to accompany handicapped people or those with mobility issues) but it does go slow so you have to commit to stepping into the pod and then stepping back out at the end. The ride is about 35 minutes and you get to see pretty much all of London! Lots and lots of great views with plenty of photo opportunities. Definitely worth it if you've never been to London before and want to see the city while in an air conditioned bubble! read more

Sometimes there's a reason that tourist attractions are popular, and in my opinion, the London Eye is an example of this. I avoided this attraction on my first trip to London, dismissing it as too touristy and too expensive, but since it was included as part of the London Pass, I opted to give it a try on my second London trip and found it to be a great experience. Yes, we were in a capsule with strangers, but the capsule wasn't overpacked, giving everyone plenty of space to move around, take photos, and enjoy the spectacular views. Also, don't let the line scare you away - it moves decently fast! I had previously experienced the view from the top of the Shard, but since the London Eye is nearly 2 miles away from the Shard, the view is pretty different. We were there at Sunset, which I think made the view even nicer. read more

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From start to finish it's about 30 mins. You can skip the pictures if you aren't planning to buy them. (Makes the line go faster). It was awesome to see the city of London from that height. read more

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having to pick a time slot as it's one less thing to worry about. We waited about 15 mins since we went during peak hours with lots of tour bus groups visible. The ride itself took about 30 mins. At the end of the ride there is a photo op so make sure to stake your claim in the photo op area (on the top and lower right corners of the capsule). My daughters really enjoyed it and said this was their favorite attraction in London. read more

Almost a requirement when you visit London, and certainly a heck of a view. We had a first timer with us who wanted to give it a go, so I took my 3rd trip. Our capsule had quite a few excited kids and a couple of pretty cranky adults. The line moved quickly, and the ride is efficiently managed. Staff were friendly on arrival and exit. read more

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8.25.23 Great way to see a panoramic view of the beautiful city of London. Estimated 20 people per pod. There are a few benches within the pods, but most prefer to stand by the windows. Binoculars, guidebooks, umbrellas, and ponchos are available to purchase. They also take a professional photo of each party which can be viewed and purchased at the end of the ride for 20-25 lbs. Highly recommend! read more

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It's cool to see, but super expensive to ride it especially if you get the fast trak tickets to skip the loooog lines. I had been told it was a waste of $, but my kids really wanted to do it so I purchased tickets. We all agreed it was an overpriced 30 min, but we did see some amazing views of London and got some great pics. It's probably worth doing once - we did it and can check that one off our list! read more

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It was cool it was the 25th bday but definitely not worth $30. You go around once and it's a 30 min ride. It's moving sooooo slow you can fall asleep. This is one that's best to skip. read more

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Booked a private pod and it was amazing, the view was really good. We booked the private pod in the V.I.P. Experiences it had a lot of space, seating area, and of course a good view! read more

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Wow! Ohhh London Eye, you had me scared for a little, only bcuz I'm scared of heights, but the ride was smooth. First off tickets cost 40 pounds. The lines can be long depending on what time of day you visit. I went 2 o'clock the line wasn't too long. Because the Eye has so many capsules, people are always hopping on and off, so it does move fast. You do not stand still, waiting forever to move. The view is breathtaking, looking over London. I was scared at first, but you can hardly feel the wheel moving. A long bench is in the middle where you can sit. It is big and spacious on the inside. Put London Eye on your to-do list of places to visit. read more

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This is a giant enclosed Ferris wheel that gives you a fantastic view of London. The line was long but moved very quickly so it didn't feel long at all. The eye moves at a slower pace so it is not scary getting on or off while it is moving. They do stop for people who need extra time to move. There is a small, very limited seating area in the middle of the pod, so if you are the last to enter you might not get a seat. The entire pod is clear so you can get a full clear view from every angle. There is a photo at the end and the side of the photo is labeled in the pod. It is a nice tourist experience. read more

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If you are the kind of person that has to try all of the touristy things when you are traveling, then you should go to the London Eye. My major objection is the price - way too expensive! I feel bad for families especially. read more

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History you're not even asking for (from Wikipedia): "Coca-Cola began to sponsor the London Eye from January 2015. On the day the sponsorship was announced the London Eye was lit in red. In February 2020, lastminute.com replaced Coca-Cola as the sponsor." So, yes, it's not the Coca Cola London Eye anymore. Yes, it's a big tourist trap, but it's actually pretty cool and worth a ride. Try to come at off-peak hours to reduce waiting time, but honestly the wait goes pretty quick. Hopefully the weather cooperates. On a nice clear day, the views at the top will be unforgettable. read more

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The view of the skyline at night, with all the lights, is pretty. The organization is efficient, albeit too touristy - aka "smile, here is a photo of you, oh and visit the Shrek World in the building next door, once you are done here". Next time, I would probably just book free admission to Sky Garden ahead of time - you get a very similar experience without the attempts to cross-sell and up-sell. read more

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Date of visit: September 6, 2022 It's such an iconic part of the London skyline for the last two decades, how can you resist visiting the giant Ferris wheel when in London for the first time, the London Eye? While not as large or impressive as the High Roller in Las Vegas, it's still plenty large and offers great views of both sides of the Thames. Being London, it isn't cheap, but the flexible ticket times allow you to fit it into your travel plans and it's not too difficult to get to from the Underground. We had to cross the Golden Jubilee bridge from the Embankment station and that dropped us into a fun area with restaurants, food trucks, and music that we probably should have taken a bit more time to explore. The experience itself was nice, we had a fun mix of people in our pod and there was plenty of space to set down our bags and snap pictures from a variety of angles. Rain can spoil both the view and your picture-taking ability so hopefully you can score a ride at a time when it isn't raining. read more

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The eye offers wonderful views of some of London's most iconic sites. From Big Ben to, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace you can see it all in a 30 minute ride to an elevated look at the city. There are long queues but purchasing a VIP experience can help to cut your wait time. read more

After finding a 50 percent off coupon, my friends and I decided to finally visit the London Eye. Because our timed tickets were the last time slot of the day, the line wasn't long and moved quickly. As we began our ascent, we were excited to take picture of Big Ben and Westminster Abbey and spot other landmarks. However, after about 10 minutes, we got tired of shuffling around 30 strangers in the small pod. If you really want to see a bird's eye view of London, there are plenty of less expensive places to do so. read more

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Right now it is the lastminute.com London Eye. As we were looking for a first attraction to do, I decided to get our tickets from their website during a post-arrive pub lunch in combination with the boat tour. They also have 3 other attractions nearby that you can also bundle: SeaLife Aquarium, London Dungeon, and Shrek's Adventure. They also sell Madame Tussaud's as a bundle but it is farther away. Getting here is easy by tube to Westminster or Waterloo. However, we took 3 trains on the District Line from Earls Court to Westminster vs the one intended train as we didn't realize the lines split out so you have to be careful. If you get off at Westminster you can have someone take your picture right outside the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben before you take the Westminster Bridge and you'll see the Eye on your left. This is a good experience to get an aerial view of London aboard what was once the worlds largest Ferris wheel when it opened in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. It takes approximately 30 minutes which is a good time to view everything. The one thing we wish they had is some sort of guide to point out what you see as we had asked others in our capsule and surprisingly they knew as they all came from elsewhere in Europe and the US. read more

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This attraction is very pricey & I can't imagine what families end up paying to experience this. As someone with no family, this was a doable experience. It is basically a viewing deck for the Thames & Big Ben shot. They do cram a lot of people in one pod and you get to see the views through the glass walls. I've been on it twice & it still is an enjoyable experience. They do offer a lot of touristy packages that comes with photo ops. This experience is a must for any tourist. read more

I came here when it was pouring rain. Bad idea as you can hardly see anything from the top as all you see are dark clouds and drizzle drops from the windows. Anyway, I don't suggest doing the express line as it isn't worth it. Perhaps time going when the sun is about to set. I know people can reserve an entire pod to themselves, and they give you a basket full of goodies. All in all, just go when it is a clear day. read more

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The London Eye sells timed tickets. They are not clear when ordering tickets that you are booking a time to enter a queue as opposed to a time to actually ride on The Eye. When we arrived we discovered this AND that there was a 90 minute wait to ride. We then saw hurried in the FAQ that you may have to wait up to 45 minutes. Well, they hide the wait time to get you to pre-book a non-refundable ticket then even lie in the FAQ about the actual waits. They do not offer refunds even when they oversell the number of tickets. This is clearly a tourist scam and I can only imagine how many families pay £100 plus pounds to have to walk way due to the egregiously long lines. Avoid! read more

I enjoyed my trip on the Eye. We went with a tour guide so skipped the line and it was literally just the three of us in our own massive carriage so that probably made the experience better than if we had waited in line and been slammed in with a bunch of people. It was a good view, even on a semi-cloudy day. Lots of things to see from up top. It is a comfortable ride, not scary at all unless you really hate heights - then obviously skip it. I was pleasantly surprised with how much time we had on the way around to see everything. It was a nice add on to our London touring day. I would recommend it if you don't mind paying 40 euro or so per person, do the skip the line (if lines are a deal breaker for you like they are for me) option, and go on an least a decently clear day. Guessing on a cloudy day it would feel like a waste. read more

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04/04/2023- we bought fast pass prior to arriving in England to avoid all the normal purchased passes or those without tickets. We walked right pass all those waiting in line for hours and had no line. A simple question and 5 minutes later we were on the ride for a 30 minute journey. Check out the photos. See the line and get the fast pass. Stand in the the right line as well!! read more

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How much one will enjoy this clearly depends on what one is looking for, but I love ferris wheels and I love going to high places with views, and I don't really care if something is touristy or not. I think most people truly will have an idea of what this is going to be like and in my mind it does not disappoint. I've been on this twice, most recently in December, and loved it each time. We booked a time slot online ahead of time both times, and this still requires at least a little wait since the time slot if for when you can enter the queue. The first time we went on before is in the summer and the wait was about 35 minutes, although it looked like it would be longer. This last time, it was near the opening at 11 am and the line was much shorter. It took less time but not a lot less since they were this time putting fewer people into the capsules/pods and they stopped the wheel to let people on and off. In the summer, the wheel never stopped and people just got on and off while it moved (it is slow). The capsules/pods are large with a long bench in the middle but otherwise one can just walk around inside. They are glass from floor edge up. As I said, how many people are in the pods depends on crowds and time of year. When in the summer, there were about 15 people in total in our pod, This time, we had only about 8 people. The views are nice and it takes about 30 minutes to go around in theory, although in December they actually stopped it briefly for people to get on and off, so we had a little more time. It goes quickly and each time it was over before I was ready. I would gladly go back on. read more

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Very popular tourist attraction, but in my opinion is not worth the cost. We paid ~£40 per person for a ride ~11:45am and the views were kinda boring. You can see Big Ben, Westminster Hall, the London skyline, etc, but honestly the London Skyline really isn't that spectacular. Maybe during sunset it would be prettier, but the line could be quite long. I suggest spending your time walking around instead. read more

Best Experience of my life and 3rd time riding it. I'd highly recommend booking a ride.

Honestly I went to London twice in one month and that is the only reason I rode this thing. It's cool to look at at night from below and probably nicer to view the city skyline by day. The first attempt at this had me purchasing a ticket and getting ushered into a long as hell line. It was actually a very very very long line but then again most of the locals were on holiday so maybe it was just not the best time to go. It was cold as it usually is around late October and while I waited for an hour an half we didn't even move an inch. I decided to claim a medical emergency, yeah I was cold as hell, and got me a refund after waiting in another line for twenty minutes. By the way they don't offer refunds. So I failed to get on. The second time I was in London over thanksgiving break it was again very cold at at night, but we literally got on in 10 minutes after purchasing tickets. Somehow I just couldn't figure out the pattern. Anyhow this wheel is really slow moving so expect about 20-30 minutes to go around. They can cram about 12 people in each pod and since everyone is there to get the best selfie it becomes difficult to get a good shot without some random stranger photo bombing. Towards the beginning of the ride before you get on yo u can take picture with a green screen behind you. Fake as heck man and super expensive at the end. Towards the end of the ride there is also a camera that you can stand in the area designated for photos to get a picture of your group. All in all I guess if you want to get on the fourth tallest Ferris wheel in the world it's fine, but will cost you a ton of sterling. Skip the lines and wait times and just enjoy the scenes and the people watching during the daytimes. read more

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Okay drum roll please..........For my 500th review I had to review someplace epic so I chose this fun and touristy spot. For a first timer to London, you definitely want to ride the London Eye. It is a cantilevered observation wheel located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is 443 feet tall and first opened in the year 2000. We purchased our tickets online before we ever left the country for a sunset ride. Glad we did as it saved us a few dollars. Upon arrival, we went to the ticket booth and showed our tickets. From there we were placed in a line. The line moved quickly and before we knew it, we were walking into our little pod with others. The pods hold approximately 25 - 30 people. The wheel moves very slowly as to allow time to capture as many pictures as possible. There is a bench to sit on but we spent our time standing and taking pictures. You can capture so much of London from above and the views are spectacular. We had a very clear evening so our pictures came out nice. We were able to view Big Ben, the parliament buildings, the defense buildings and of course the Shard standing tall in the glimmer of twilight. My family and I really enjoyed this unique and fun experience! read more

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It is always fun to travel and discover new things. With the kids, they see it so differently. Something we look at as old they see for the first mind blown read more

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