London - Lastminute.com London Eye &/or cruise

London Eye and / or cruise, sponsored by lastminute.com

 

With thirty two pods, twenty years, one London Eye.

 

London Eye discover a new way of seeing the nations capital when you take a flight on the London Eye. The height of the London Eye is 135m (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other) making it the fourth tallest structure in London after the BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf.

Already offering unrivalled views of London, the bespoke 4D cinema experience provides another magical and entertaining way to experience our capital city, further enhancing the value and the experience of a trip to the UK’s top paid for visitor attraction.

 

The London Eye began as an entry to a competition in 1993 organised by the Sunday Times. David Marks and Julia Barfield, the renowned husband-and-wife architecture team, submitted their idea for a giant cantilevered observation wheel as a new London landmark to celebrate the millennium.

The pods were numbered from one to 33, skipping 13 with superstitious passengers in mind. Each pod weighs ten tonnes, as much as one million pound coins.

On 13 October 1999, the 135-metre-tall wheel was erected – officially the world’s largest observation wheel. It was the culmination of Julia and David’s determination and incredible efforts, and an exciting new addition to London’s skyline.

 

The 4D Cinema Experience is included. The perfect prelude to an experience on the lastminute.com London Eye, the new 4D Experience is a groundbreaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and mist to add a breathtaking fourth dimension.

 

River Cruises depart every 30 mins. Vouchers will be supplied to passengers who buy the River cruise package. Vouchers may be used on any departure throughout the day. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the river Thames with fascinating live commentary presented by trained guides. Highlights include the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Suitable in all weather as the boat has covered and sun deck seating and is fully wheelchair accessible. Toilets are available onboard.

 

Arrive directly in Front of the Eye and River Cruise boats depart from directly under the London Eye.

 

Adult: 16+

Child: 4-15years

Child under 4: free entry to attraction - only pay for seat on coach.

 

Depart for home Approx 17.30

London Eye and ruise