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Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Tower of London ranks marginally higher than The London Eye. Tower of London has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 11 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Departures and Condé Nast Traveler.
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London Eye London SE1 7PB United Kingdom
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Fodor's "This giant Ferris wheel is the largest cantilevered observation wheel ever built and among the city's tallest structures." Full review
Concierge "The 443-foot-high London Eye, designed by husband-and-wife architects David Marks and Julia Barfield, is the largest observation wheel in the world."
Frommer's "You're free to move around inside the pod during its voyage, although everyone tends to congregate in the northern half to look out over the river and the heart of sightseeing London." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Originally built for the new millennium, this mammoth Ferris wheel has 32 dangling pods (each holds 25 people sitting or standing) that gracefully take flight 443 feet above the city." Full review
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Avoid weekends and go in good weather before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m. for the quietest trip.
Time Out "On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle, 25 miles away, from the top of the London Eye, one of the world's largest observation wheels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Not for the faint of heart... stunning views of the entire city of London." Full review
Not For Tourists "Two words: Tourist. Trap. Nice view though."
Afar Magazine "Your air-conditioned and roomy capsule awaits to give you spectacular and unobstructed views of London. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"135m high and weighing 2 100t, this big wheel has since 2000 offered a new and spectacular perspective from the banks of the River Thames." Full review
U.S. News & World Report18.0
"The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) located on the River Thames is meant to deliver great views – not a thrilling ride" Full review
Tower of London Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
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Tower Hill, Tower Hill tube, London EC3N 4AB
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Fodor's "Nowhere else does London's history come to life so vividly as it does in this minicity of 20 towers filled with heraldry and treasure." Full review
Concierge "Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, this huge fortified palace-jail-treasury-arsenal is the source of some of the most-famous tourist photo ops in all of England."
Frommer's "On a sunny summer afternoon, the Tower, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world, can be a cheerful buzzing place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The scene for many dramatic events during this country's history." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kings and Queens. Surprisingly insightful, annoyingly expensive."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Tower of London's romantic silhouette, so emblematic of British history, has been the backdrop for some horrific episodes as well as moments of royal splendour." Full review
Afar Magazine "Visitors to this turreted riverside castle enter a thousand years of history filled with cultural significance (but go early to avoid lines to see the crown jewels). " Full review
Departures "From the solid gold St Edward’s Crown, which rarely sees the light of day, to the glittering Imperial State Crown, here’s something you won’t see everyday: the Crown Jewels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Some might go to the Tower of London to catch sight of the Crown Jewels, while others hope for a glimpse of a harrowed ghost as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A unique Christmas experience, the Tower of London's Medieval Christmas takes you back in time to 1284, where you join the court of King of England King Edward I as they prepare for the holiday season." Full review
