We will be in London for 3 full days + half day before (arriving London on mid day) + a little bit more than half day after (taking Eurostart in the afternoon to Paris). So we technically are staying in London for 4 days, if I can add them up... I will just follow RS' 3-day london itinerary. However, I still need to decide on London Eye, River Cruise, and day trip to Winsor, Bath, and Stonehenge. My first question: Do I need to book London Eye tickets in advance? I want to go at sunset. Does sunset tickets sell out quickly? Or do I have to wait a long line for sunset lift? Second question: Do I need to book Thames river cruise tickets in advance? Third question: I am thinking about taking a day trip to Windsor, Bath, and Stonehenge. I know it's a rush tour, but I want to see it all and we don't have much time. And who knows when I will be returning to london/UK next time? This is my first trip, so should I just get to London, feel how much I like it, then decide whether take the day trip or just stay London? Will the day trip tours sell out quickly? I know Gray Line tour requires booking tickets 2 days ahead. Thank you!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Emily, You might get a greater number of replies if you re-post this in the "To The North" section of the HelpLine.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33842 posts
Ken's right, but before I look to see if you have do so, I don't see when you are coming to the UK. If you are looking to do the London Eye and are coming anything like May, June or July are you aware of just how late in the day sunset can be?
Posted by
Niagara Falls, New York, United States
31 posts
We were in England in 2008. We went to Stonehenge / Avebury with Alan Price and it was the highlight of our trip. We were also in Bath overnight and the Roman baths were great! That being said, I wouldn't want to miss the Tower of London, Brittish Museum, a theatre performance or Westminster Abbey. In March, we simply walked up and got tickets for the boat ride on the Thames. Enjoy!