London Eye, Sea Life Aquarium and Wax Museum Combo Ticket

The London Eye on the South Bank

The London Eye is a giant observation wheel 135 metres high, opened in 2000 to mark the new millennium and now one of the most recognisable landmarks in the city. Its glass capsules are attached to the outside of the rim and rotate so slowly that the wheel does not stop for boarding; one full turn takes about 30 minutes. On a clear day the view stretches for around 40 kilometres across the capital.

From the top you look straight down on the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, along the Thames towards St Paul's Cathedral and the Shard, and over the royal parks to the west. The best time to visit the London Eye is early in the morning or at sunset, when the light is soft and queues are often shorter. Your combo ticket includes one standard ride.

Sea Life London Aquarium

Right next to the London Eye, in the lower floors of the historic County Hall building, the Sea Life London Aquarium takes you on a journey through the world's oceans. Themed zones lead from the cold waters of the Atlantic to colourful coral reefs and the depths of the Pacific, with sharks, rays, turtles, clownfish, jellyfish and seahorses along the way.

The highlights include a walk-through glass tunnel where sharks and rays glide overhead and a chilly penguin zone where a colony of gentoo penguins lives. Information panels and feeding talks help children learn about ocean conservation. Plan about one and a half hours. Sea Life London tickets are often combined with the London Eye because the two entrances are only steps apart.

The wax museum on Marylebone Road

Across town on Marylebone Road stands London's famous wax museum, at this address since the late nineteenth century and today one of the most visited attractions in the city. Inside, hundreds of lifelike wax figures of film stars, music legends, sports champions, world leaders and royals are posed in themed rooms where you can stand beside them for photos.

Each figure takes months of work by sculptors and hair artists, and the attention to detail is remarkable. Along the way you also find interactive zones, a short themed ride through London's history in a model taxi and an immersive film show. Your ticket includes timed entry, so choose a slot when you book. Allow about two hours for the visit.

Planning your visit to all three

Because the ticket is valid for 7 days from first use, you can see the London Eye and the aquarium together one morning and visit the wax museum on another day. If you prefer to do everything in one day, start at the wax museum when it opens, then take the Underground from Baker Street to Waterloo or Westminster, about 15 minutes, for the aquarium and the wheel in the afternoon.

The South Bank is lively all day, with riverside promenades, street performers and cafes, and Westminster Bridge leads across to Parliament. All three attractions are wheelchair accessible. If you are wondering whether London Eye tickets are worth it as part of a combo, this ticket gives families an easy, flexible way to enjoy three favourites with a single booking.