London tours often include a stop at the London Eye, also referred to as the Millennium Wheel. It is more than just a Ferris wheel and it advisable to make a stop on your London tour to experience the great wheel in Jubilee Gardens. Standing over four-hundred-and-forty feet tall, it is a marvel of modern construction. It towers above nearby structures. Although a smaller wheel once stood near Earls Court station, the London Eye has since become a main attraction for London tours.
Thirty-two capsules dot the circumference of the wheel, each one providing comfort and air conditioning to its passengers. However, passengers must not expect the wheel to come to a stop when boarding. London tours often warn tourists to keep moving when boarding the London Eye, as it is in continuous motion, albeit slow motion. An exception to this rule may be if a London tour group includes passengers who are elderly or handicapped. In these cases, the Eye may be temporarily stopped for their benefit.
The London Eye is sponsored by British Airways but open to the general public, allowing London tour groups a chance to view and ride the magnificent machine. Although there were technical problems in 1999, everything has since been remedied and the London Eye now runs smoothly. Currently the tallest observation wheel in the entire world, a ride on the wheel is a London tour in itself. From its highest point, passengers are afforded a spectacular view of London and its landmarks. Thankfully the London Eye, which was originally only set to be around for five years, is now a permanent structure in London for many future London tours to come.
