Is the London Eye worth it?
Mar 31st, 2001, 12:44 AM
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Is the London Eye worth it?
Hi, I was just wondering if there are still long lines these days for the London Eye, and if it is worth it to go. I am planning a trip for September. I've been to London a lot but I haven't been back in eight years, so I'm going to want to see some things that weren't there last time I was there, like the new Tate and the London Eye. The catch is that my traveling companion, who has never been to London, hates waiting on long lines. To be honest, the thought of being cooped up in a capsule for 1/2 hour with 25 people doesn't appeal to me that much either. So, are the views really worth the hassle? Thanks in advance.
Mar 31st, 2001, 02:15 AM
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Amita: I never considered going on the Eye as I couldn't see it had much to offer. However, I did go earlier this month. I and a friend bought tickets (no queue) and were in a capsule with 6 other people within about 3 minutes. I know London well, but seeing everything for such a different angle was very interesting. I'd recommend it. <BR> <BR>If you want a photograph of you in capsule with London in background, you have to book it before getting into capsule.
Mar 31st, 2001, 02:23 AM
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Except the photos are staged in a shed before you get onto the eye and you stand on a spot on the floor infront of a screen with a picture of capsule and london on it... <BR> <BR>Better just take your camera up with you and snap away... <BR> <BR>And yes, it is worth it... <BR> <BR>Capsule with 25 is not at all crowded and has seating too, so you can move around and get great views on all sides... <BR> <BR>Been three times and will go again soon. <BR> <BR> <BR>Kavey
Apr 6th, 2001, 07:49 PM
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Visted London last September and rode the Eye. It was fantastic. We too heard horror stories about waiting and rides not available and the reality was it was a lot of hooey. If you're staying at a hotel, check with the Consierge(sp)who can arrange for a reservation. We arrived at the Eye at 9:30 a.m. got 4 tickets, no lines, and walked directly onto a capsule. It is so huge that you won't feel cramped or claustrophobic. I recommend the Eye to everyone visiting.
Apr 7th, 2001, 10:50 AM
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Hi Amita, we were there in Feb. right after it opened after being "maintained". We did not preorder tkts. There was a huge line that Saturday, My husband HATES(that's putting it mildly) to wait in line so we did not do the EYE. But I really wanted too. Maybe next time......<BR>Judy 
Apr 7th, 2001, 12:04 PM
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I think you can buy your tickets a day or two before you actually want to ride. Here is the website.<BR><BR>http://www.british-airways.com/londoneye/
Apr 10th, 2001, 03:54 AM
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Amita - definitely worth going on the Eye - I've been twice: and did pre-book both times, but if you are going on a weekday in Sept then you may not need to. Dusk is for me the best time - a really superb view of all the sites. However, I think dusk and weekends are most popular so prob best to pre-book then. Unfortunately though that means you are at the mercy of the weather - first time we went it poured, the crowds were pretty big (but still only a 15 minute wait)and the capsule got very steamed up! But 25 people in a capsule is just fine - not crowded at all, although the last time I went (January), we were lucky to have just 10 people in all.
