London Eye with the London Pass
The London Eye is included in the London Pass, but you need a time slot. This page shows how to book it, what the ride costs without a pass and which South Bank sights make the pass pay off.
Key facts in brief
- With the London Pass you have to book a time slot for the London Eye in advance. The ride takes about half an hour.
- Without a pass, adult admission costs £39. The London Pass includes it, and on the Explorer Pass it counts as one of your attractions.
- On its own it does not justify a pass. Add the sights nearby and a day comes to £152 in admissions; the London Pass for one day costs £105.00.
Admission and visit at a glance
- Admission without a pass
- £39 (children £31)
- Time to allow
- about 45 minutes
- With the London Pass
- book a time slot in advance
The London Eye in the London passes
Included means at no extra cost. One of your choices means it counts as one of the attractions you have paid for.
| Pass | This attraction | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Pass® | included | from £105.00 | Buy |
| London Explorer Pass | one of your choices | from £65.00 | Buy |
| Turbopass Flex | one of your choices | from €69.90 | Buy |
| Headout Pass London | as a premium attraction | from £54.00 | Buy |
| Merlin Multi-Attraction-Ticket | depends on the bundle | from £49.00 | Buy |
| Turbopass City | at extra cost | from €129.00 | Buy |
Adult prices; for the London Pass the 1-day pass, for the Explorer Pass 2 attractions. Which attraction is in which pass follows the providers’ own information.
When the pass pays off here
For this sight alone, no pass pays off: entry costs £39, a one-day London Pass £105.00.
It is a different story if you add Westminster Abbey, Thames river cruise and Hop-on hop-off bus on the same day. Then the admissions add up to £152. The London Pass for one day costs £105.00 and saves you £47.
With the London Eye it pays to check the operator: online at londoneye.com, standard tickets start at around £29, and they cost more at the ticket office. As a single sight, the online ticket is usually the cheapest option. For a day on the South Bank with Westminster Abbey and a Thames boat, the pass comes out ahead.
You can work out your own plans in the savings calculator.
How the visit works with the pass
With the London Pass you book the ride in advance for a set day and time. The Go City app shows you how.
The time on your booking is when you join the queue, not when you board. Expect to wait 20 to 30 minutes, longer at peak times.
One rotation takes about half an hour. The capsules do not stop; you step on while the wheel turns slowly.
Tips for your visit
Book early, especially for weekends, school holidays and the hour before sunset. Good times are often gone at short notice.
The nearest Tube stations are Waterloo and Westminster. The London Eye closes in January for its annual maintenance, and on 25 December. Children up to 15 must ride with an adult.
Westminster Abbey is on the other side of the bridge, and the Thames boats stop at London Eye Pier right next to the wheel. Both fit into the same day.
Nearby and in the pass
These sights are close by and also included in the London Pass.
Frequently asked questions
Is the London Eye included in the London Pass?
Yes, with a standard ticket. You have to book a time slot in advance. On the Explorer Pass, the London Eye counts as one of your attractions.
How far ahead do I need to book the London Eye?
You can book the time slot about two weeks in advance. For weekends and evenings, do it straight after you buy the pass.
Is the London Eye included in the Turbopass?
With the Turbopass City only at extra cost; with the Turbopass Flex you can choose it. On the Headout Pass it counts as a premium attraction.
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