
Enjoy afternoon tea with a view like no other on the iconic London Eye. Rising 135 metres above the Thames, this world-famous observation wheel sets the scene for a relaxed dining experience in the sky, complete with sweeping 360-degree views across London’s most famous landmarks.
Highlights
🎡 Soar 135 metres above the Thames on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel
📸 Enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of London's skyline and landmarks
🏛️ Spot Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and more from above
🍰 Savour a classic Afternoon Tea served inside your London Eye glass pod
🫖 Sip premium tea and coffee as you rotate above the city
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date and timed entry slot directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 1 hour (two full rotations on the London Eye)
⏰ Please check in at the VIP Desk in the London Eye Ticket Office 30 minutes before your experience
📍 Location: London Eye
👤 Age requirement: children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+. All children under 2 require a ticket (free of charge)
🥂 Guests upgrading to Champagne Afternoon Tea may be asked to present valid photo ID under Challenge 25
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair users must book a wheelchair time slot in advance. See the accessibility guide for more information
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here
🧳 Suitcases or large items of hand luggage are not permitted for security reasons
🔄 This experience includes two rotations. Guests may leave after the first rotation but cannot rejoin
🥂 Afternoon Tea will be served on the London Eye by the hospitality team. Why not upgrade with a glass of Champagne for the ultimate indulgence?
🍽️ Choose from Traditional, Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea menus. Please provide any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances at the time of booking
⚠️ Menus are subject to change. For the latest allergen information, please refer to the menus provided on the day of your visit. While every precaution is taken to avoid cross-contamination, foods containing allergens are handled in the kitchens
📧 For further assistance regarding dietary requirements, please contact pods@londoneye.com
Description
Step aboard one of the spacious glass pods and enjoy Afternoon Tea high above the River Thames. Over two gentle rotations, settle in with a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and sweet treats, served alongside premium teas and coffee. As you dine, London unfolds beneath you—from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. A relaxed, one-of-a-kind way to combine sightseeing with a classic British tradition. Get your tickets!
Any questions?
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