London Eye Prices: discounts, offers, how to get cheap tickets...

If you want to ride London's most famous Ferris wheel but don't know how much the tickets cost, keep reading because I'll tell you about it in this post.
London Eye Prices: discounts, offers, how to get cheap tickets...

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Are you sure that buying tickets for the London Eye is one of the first things you need to do during your trip to the British capital? At a height of 135 meters, the views of London from the Ferris wheel are amazing!

Find out in this post how much tickets to the London Eye cost and get ready to enjoy one of the coolest experiences of your trip.

How much do tickets to the London Eye cost?

Visiting the London Eye| ©Alessio Cesario
Visiting the London Eye| ©Alessio Cesario

There are several options for accessing London's legendary Ferris wheel , depending on the time and money you want to spend:

  • A standard ticket for the London Eye, starting at $39, is the most economical option. However, you will have to wait in line to get in. I recommend purchasing your ticket online in advance.
  • The fast-track ticket for the London Eye, starting $60, is ideal if you have a flexible budget and value your time. You can reserve a time slot to access the wheel and thus better organize your trip. This option is also very interesting for families with children, as you will enter the cabin more quickly, which is something to keep in mind so that the little ones don't get tired or impatient.

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Save on your visit and combine the London Eye with other experiences

Ferris wheel next to the water| © Lucia Hatalova
Ferris wheel next to the water| © Lucia Hatalova

As the London Eye is one of London's main attractions, there are tickets that combine the ride with another experience, so you can save some money.

Westminster and London Eye tour

If, for example, you plan to see Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square, you can take advantage of a package that includes the Westminster tour and tickets for the London Eye.

With this 4-hour experience, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most emblematic sites in the British capital with a professional guide and enjoy wonderful views. You will also be able to witness the changing of the royal guard.

London Eye, Big Bus sightseeing bus, and Thames cruise

The Hellotickets website also offers a package that includes three highly popular experiences: tickets for the London Eye, a pass for the Big Bus sightseeing tour, and a cruise on the Thames, an ideal way to explore the city by land, by air, and from above.

You can admire some of the city's most famous landmarks and points of interest, such as Big Ben, Saint James Park, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Notting Hill, and Piccadilly Circus, among others. And you won't miss a thing, because the experience includes an audio guide with recorded commentary.

As for the bus tour, you can choose between two routes, one lasting around 1 hour and 20 minutes, or the more comprehensive 2 hour and 30 minute tour.

London Tour and London Eye

And the most comprehensive option, which is my favorite, gives you the chance to see all the essentials of this wonderful city: the London tour and tickets for the London Eye. An experience lasting no less than 10 hours, accompanied by a professional guide.

You will see the most outstanding monuments such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London, tour the city, and, of course, enjoy the wonderful panoramic views from the Ferris wheel.

Comparison table of combined ticket prices

  • Offer: London Eye Tickets, Big Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise
  • From $81
  • Free time
  • London Eye, Big Bus, and Thames cruise
  • Audio guide
  • No guide
  • Book
  • Westminster Tour Including London Eye Tickets
  • From $157
  • 4 hours
  • Walking tour of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and tickets for the London Eye
  • With guide
  • Book
  • London Top Sights Tour with Tickets
  • From $221
  • 10 hours
  • Complete tour of London with tickets to St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the London Eye, plus a boat ride
  • With guide
  • Book

How much should I budget for the most premium London Eye tickets?

Toasting with Champagne| ©Sergio Souza
Toasting with Champagne| ©Sergio Souza

If you want to treat yourself during your visit to the London Eye or surprise your partner with a romantic moment, you can purchase a premium ticket on the London Eye website to enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline from above. Check out the options!

On the one hand, there's the Champagne Experience, where you can enjoy the stunning London skyline while sipping a delicious glass of Pommery Brut Royal champagne. It's an unforgettable experience!

On the other hand, there's the Private Pod, an ideal option if you want to surprise your partner with a very original romantic plan in London. You can reserve a London Eye capsule exclusively for you and your loved one. It's the perfect plan for Valentine's Day or for a marriage proposal, because the night views of London from the London Eye are simply magical for a romantic date.

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Are there discounts for going up the London Eye? How can I save money?

Inside a London Eye capsule| ©Viator.com
Inside a London Eye capsule| ©Viator.com

Visitors to the London Eye can benefit from reduced rates on tickets for certain age groups, such as children between the ages of 3 and 15.

For example, from €33 you can get a standard child's ticket to the Ferris wheel, while from €42 you can buy a child's skip-the-line ticket. At the London Eye itself, you can purchase these tickets from €35 and €46, respectively.

On the other hand, some groups that are also eligible for discounts and can save money on their visit to the London Eye are students with an NUS or ISIC card, groups of more than 7 people (15% discount) and more than 10 (20% discount), and families with at least one adult and two children (13% discount).

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Can I go on the London Eye with a tourist card? How much does it cost?

London Explorer Pass| ©Julia
London Explorer Pass| ©Julia

That's right! If you plan to spend several days in London and are thinking of buying a tourist card, a visit to the London Eye is included in both the London Pass and the London Explorer Pass.

Buying one of these tourist passes is a good idea if you are going to be in London for at least 4 days and want to do a lot of activities during your stay in London. Not only will you save money compared to buying tickets for each attraction separately, but you'll also save time as they allow you to skip the lines.

To learn more about these tourist passes, I recommend reading the post The Best Tourist Card in London, which analyzes each one in detail so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

London Explorer Pass.

How much does it cost to get to the London Eye?

The London Eye from afar| ©Martie Swart
The London Eye from afar| ©Martie Swart

The London Eye is located in the heart of London, so it won't cost you anything to get there if you're taking a stroll around the Big Ben and Westminster Palace area, for example.

However, if you prefer to go there by public transport, you can also do so because it is in a very well-connected area. In my opinion, the subway is the fastest way to get there (the nearest station is Waterloo) and a single ticket costs from €6 depending on the zone you are traveling in.

As public transport in London is a little expensive, if you want to save money on your trips around the city, I recommend getting an Oyster Card (a rechargeable card that reduces the price of a single ticket) or a Travelcard (a card for unlimited use for a period of time). If you are going to be traveling a lot, you also have the option of booking a seat on the London tourist bus.

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Reviews from other travellers

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    A must-see attraction for any visitor to the city!
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    The experience was educational and entertaining; I learned a lot about London.
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    Waiting time was kept to a minimum thanks to good organisation.
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    The 360 degree panoramic view is not to be missed.
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    I recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.