Located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, the London Eye, is a cantilever observation in the UK. It can carry up to 800 people at a time over a complete rotation of 30 minutes.
How many people can go on the London Eye at once?
25 passengers
All Your Questions Answered About the London Eye Capsule
The London Eye capsule can accommodate up to 25 passengers.
How many people does each capsule carry on the London Eye?
25 people
Each of the 10-tonne (11-short-ton) capsules represents one of the London Boroughs, and holds up to 25 people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is provided. The wheel rotates at 26 cm (10 in) per second (about 0.9 km/h or 0.6 mph) so that one revolution takes about 30 minutes.
How long does it take to go around the whole London Eye?
around 30 minutes
One rotation on the London Eye will take around 30 minutes.
Do you share pods on the London Eye?
Our luxury Private Pod products allow you to experience the London Eye from within your very own pod. All Private Pods include Fast Track entry and the option of added hospitality if required. Private Pods are required to have a minimum of 2 adults up to a maximum of 25 guests.
Why does the London Eye have 32 pods?
There are 32 capsules on the London Eye to represent the 32 London Boroughs with each of them holding up to 25 people, are air-conditioned and each weigh 10-tonnes. Each of the capsules has a number from 1-12 and 14-32, with the number 13 not used as it’s seen as unlucky.
Does the London Eye have a bathroom?
We have Male, Female and Accessible toilet facilities available in London Eye Ticket Office. Baby Change facilities are also available. Please note there are no toilet facilities on-board the London Eye itself.
How much does a ride on the London Eye cost?
London Eye
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 years +) | INR 2,584 |
| Fast Track (No Waiting) | |
| Child (6-12 years) | INR 3,045 |
| Adult (12 years +) | INR 3,506 |
Is London Eye better at night or day?
Avoid peak times
The London Eye is busiest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the UK school holidays, and is quieter at the beginning and end of their opening hours, which vary throughout the year.
What’s the best time to go on the London Eye?
Best Time to Visit the London Eye
The early London Eye opening times from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM has a lot of crowds, so it’s best recommended to go right when the London Eye opens or just before it closes.
How early do I need to arrive at the London Eye?
We advise you arrive around 30 minutes before your Standard or Fast Track experience during off-peak periods. If you are visiting us during a peak period, we advise you allow more time, as the attraction will be busier.
Can you have a meal on the London Eye?
We do have some refreshments available to purchase from our gift shop located at the exit to the attraction. No food and drink will be available to purchase whilst on the London Eye.
Can you just turn up and go on the London Eye?
Ticket information
The London Eye is one of London’s most popular attractions and at peak times queues are lengthy. If you just turn up on the day you will pay more for your ticket and how long you will have to wait will depend on when the next availability is and the ticket type you select.
Is riding the London Eye worth it?
We have been on it many times over the years and the London Eye views (on a clear day) are spectacular. Yes, it can be expensive, but there are often London Eye discounts (we will mention a few later in the post) and it really should be on your list of London things to do.
Why is there no number 13 on the London Eye?
The capsules each have a theme
Intriguingly, there is no capsule 13 because of superstitions surrounding the number. It takes just thirty minutes for each spin of the London Eye to be completed, and the wheel never stops to allow new people on during this time.
Why is the no number 13 on the London Eye?
There are 32 Plexiglas capsules on the London Eye – one for every borough in London. Each one weighs the same as 1,052,631 pound coins. However, they’re numbered from 1-33 – number 13 is skipped because of the superstition that 13 is unlucky.
Is the London Eye bigger than Big Ben?
Awesome views of the beautiful city of London, high above the Thames, gently moving up through the sky high above most other structures.
Does the London Eye stop at night?
The London Eye is open from 10:00h to 20:30h in June, July and August. The rest of the year: 11:00h to 18:00h.
Can you sleep on the London Eye?
The location is prime, the architecture is extraordinary and the views are unbeatable. Of course, we’re talking about the London Eye. But like never before, you could win an overnight stay in this iconic London landmark.
Is London Eye heated?
Yes – the pods are completely enclosed and climate controlled to offer an enjoyable experience whatever the weather!
How long is the London Eye ride queue?
We ask guests to anticipate queues of around 45 minutes for Standard tickets, a queue time of around 20 minutes for Fast Track ticket holders. Please note, these timescales can increase during peak periods.