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Soar above on the London Eye and enjoy a relaxing one-way cruise along the River Thames for the perfect budget-friendly combo to see London from every angle.
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Just a 0.1 km stroll from the Waterloo Pier to the London Eye! Start with a relaxing Thames cruise or head straight up for city views—up to you!
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Step into a climate-controlled capsule on a 30-min ride 135m high for views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and more.
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Glide past landmarks like Tower Bridge on your cruise with onboard commentary and flexible boarding from Westminster, Tower, or London Eye piers.
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Don’t let queues steal your time and upgrade to fast-track access in the next step and save 30-60 mins for soaking up the views instead!
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London Eye
- 30-min ride on the London Eye
Thames River Cruise
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40-min one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
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Flexible ticket boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier
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Live English commentary
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Audio guide in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and Spanish
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Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon
Thames River Cruise
- Food and drinks (available to purchase on board)
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Combine two of London’s must-see attractions with this combo ticket that gives you access to both the London Eye and a Thames River cruise. Enjoy views of the city from above and explore its landmarks from the water in one unforgettable day.
Getting started
Begin your adventure at the London Eye, located on the South Bank of the River Thames. After your ride, simply make your way to the nearby London Eye Waterloo pier, just a 2-min walk away, to board your Thames River cruise. Both experiences are perfectly located for a smooth, enjoyable outing in the heart of the city.
What to expect
London Eye
Step into a spacious, climate-controlled glass capsule and ascend 135 meters above London. During the 30-min rotation, soak in views of the city's skyline and spot major landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and even Windsor Castle on clear days.
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Panoramic 360° views: See London from an elevated vantage point, offering unmatched perspectives of the city's skyline and world-famous landmarks.
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30-min ride: Each rotation takes approximately 30 min, providing plenty of time for sightseeing and photos.
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Spacious glass capsules: Enjoy a comfortable ride in climate-controlled, fully enclosed glass capsules with space to move around and admire the view from every angle.
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Landmark spotting: View highlights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Shard, and even Windsor Castle on a clear day.
Thames River Cruise
Board a relaxing one-way river cruise that takes you along the historic Thames. As you glide past famous sights such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Shard, listen to engaging live or audio commentary that reveals the stories behind these landmarks.
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Multiple boarding points: Begin your one-way cruise from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier, offering flexibility to suit your schedule.
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Live or recorded commentary: Gain insight into London’s history, architecture, and hidden gems with engaging live English or pre-recorded multilingual audio commentary on board.
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Iconic views from the water: Glide past the Tower of London, Shakespeare's Globe, Tower Bridge, and other waterfront landmarks for a unique sightseeing experience.
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Indoor and outdoor seating: Choose between comfortable indoor seating or step onto the open-air deck for unobstructed views and fresh air.
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Family-friendly & relaxing: A calm yet engaging way to experience London’s highlights, ideal for visitors of all ages.
Extras
- Fast-track entry: On the next step, skip the regular queues at the London Eye with the fast-track option, allowing you to step into your capsule with minimal wait and more time to enjoy the views.
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What’s not allowed
London Eye + Thames River Cruise
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Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, large bags, suitcases, scooters, bicycles, fireworks, and other explosive items are not allowed in this experience.
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Due to the venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
London Eye
- Rucksacks, smoke bombs, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, e-scooters, skateboards, tripods, motorcycle helmets, and hot foods are not allowed on this experience.
Thames River Cruise
- Food & beverages are not allowed in this experience.
Accessibility
London Eye + Thames River Cruise
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Ramps are available for easy onboarding on the cruise and at the entrance of the London Eye.
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Your guide dogs are welcome to the experience.
London Eye
- Guests with accessible needs are entitled to a free carer ticket with valid documentation.
Additional information
London Eye + Thames River Cruise
- Please arrive at the venue at least 15 to 30 mins before the start of the experience.
London Eye
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Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by adults.
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Children under the age of 2 years can go for free, but require a ticket to enter.
Thames River Cruise
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In the next step, you will be asked to select a time slot. However, note that the cruise has a flexible entry, and you can enter at any time.
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Facilities: restroom.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
London Eye Admission Tickets
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Redeem your tickets at lastminute.com London Eye
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Address - Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Get directions to the ticket redemption point
River Cruise
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Show your ticket at London Eye River Cruise.
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Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom.
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