Although the iconic landmark has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5 stars, some Londoners and tourists alike are far from impressed with the attraction.
The famous Eye has gained a total of 2,523 two-star and 1,372 one-star reviews, with hundreds of reviews mentioning its “extremely expensive” price.
One couple visiting in December 2023 described the London Eye as an “overpriced, overrated tourist trap”, saying that they thought it was expensive for “a slow ride over looking London”.
Daniel Son said: “Getting my wallet stolen would have been cheaper.
“It costs around £250 for a family.
“To ride a ferris wheel for around 20 min.”
Londoner Robert B praised the views from the landmark, but at the end of the day he said: “This is a glorified ferris wheel, a massive one, but a ferris wheel no the less.”
It comes as new research conducted by Preply, an online English course…