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London Overview

By Rachel Newcombe

For a bird’s eye view of Britain’s capital city, the London Eye offers the perfect sightseeing opportunity. At 135m high, it’s the world’s largest observation wheel and provides a 30-minute, slow-moving, circular journey over London.

The Eye is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames between Waterloo and Westminster Bridges, opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. It is easy to find and ideally positioned to provide fantastic views over central London and beyond. Each individual space-age type capsule can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, with space provided for both sitting and standing.

As well as visiting during the day, other popular times include sunset, when the sky can be gloriously daubed with red and orange glows, and at night, when you can see London and its many impressive buildings lit up.

There are often queues to get on the Eye, especially during the summer, but you can book tickets in advance, either online or from the on site ticket office. The Eye itself is open from 10am - 8pm during October - May, and 10am - 9pm from June - September. It’s closed on Christmas Day and usually for a couple of days in January for maintenance.

The nearest tube stations are Westminster and Waterloo, which are both only a five minute walk. Many buses stop at The Eye too, including numbers 24, 11 and 211. Go!

London Traveler Reviews

Restaurants in London are a waste of time
We got tired of rotting away in the restaurants and paying too much so we just started getting samosas really quick at food stands and eating them on the run. And sandwiches too, even the gas stations had fresh, great tasting sandwiches.
By Theo L.

Great daytrip from London!
If your staying in London for more than 4-5 days makes sure you plan a daytrip to see this beautiful town. I was suprised these ancient Roman baths were in such great condition given there age. Don\'t forget to check out Windsor Castle and Stonehenge as well.
By iCheapAirfares User

London: A City for Transients
People come and go in London, and you might find it a bit impersonal at time. People are friendly and I was given help as soon as I arrived at Waterloo Station. The London tube (subway transit) helped me get to every attraction, or location I needed. I saw the Eye of London, the Art Galleries by the Tower of London, and of course London Bridge. I took a party cruise along the Thames River with some of my friends and saw amazing panoramic views of Westminster Abbey, and the Gherkin building. I went to Madame Tussauds and saw many wax celebrities and famous historic people. You will find the Tube Stations a bit fast, but once you get your day pass and get used to the lines, you will be fine. I stopped and had lunch in Hyde Park which was scenic, and tranquil. I really enjoy London much more in the summer time, and would recommend it to anyone.
By Carla Avena

Look right when you step off of curbs!
Coming from America, it actually takes awhile getting used to cars driving on the opposite side of the road. Case in point, I am accustomed to turning and looking left when beginning to cross the street. Several times I accidentally did that in London and cars would literally come up right behind me, thank god they stopped, very startling. Just remember, when stepping off of a curb in the UK, look right, not left!
By dvmsn

Foodies Take Heart
If you think London food is bland and boring, head for Chinatown restaurants. No shepherd’s pie there! We hop the Tube to Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square and meander along Gerrard Street and side streets checking out menus in windows and inhaling pungent aromas until one tempts our taste buds. I can still taste the crispy duck at Luxuriance, endless dim sum lunch at New World and spicy, sweet and garlicky chili crab at Leong’s Legend on Macclesfield Street.
By iCheapAirfares User