London Eye vs The View from The Shard : lequel vaut le coup ?

Verdict comparatif, prix et conseils. Nous désignons un gagnant — mais les deux ont leur place si vous avez le temps.

Le verdict

Gagnant : The View from The Shard

Si vous n'avez le temps que pour un, choisissez The View from The Shard. The View from The Shard is worth it on a clear day or evening. Buy the flexible 'any time' ticket so you can pick your slot based on the weather forecast. London Eye reste worth it, classez-le simplement en dessous.

London Eye on the banks of the Thames at sunset
7.8/10

London Eye

From £29 · 30–40 mins

The London Eye is worth it for most visitors, especially at sunset or night. Book a Fast Track ticket to save time and enjoy the full experience.

The View from The Shard observation deck overlooking the City of London skyline
8.0/10
Gagnant

The View from The Shard

From £19 · 45–60 mins

The View from The Shard is worth it on a clear day or evening. Buy the flexible 'any time' ticket so you can pick your slot based on the weather forecast.

Côte à côte

SpecLondon EyeThe View from The Shard
TripScore7.8/108.0/10
VerdictWorth itWorth it
From£29£19
Value (score per £)0.270.42
Time required30–40 mins45–60 mins
SettingIndoorOutdoor
Best time todaySunset (6–8pm)30 min before sunset
Value for money7.0/107.5/10
Experience8.5/108.8/10
Crowds & wait6.5/107.5/10

Qui devrait choisir quoi ?

Choisir London Eye si…

  • 360° views at 135m — Big Ben, Parliament, St Paul's all visible in one ride.
  • Spacious, climate-controlled glass capsules you can walk around in.
  • Smooth 30-minute rotation — no awkward queue inside the capsule.
  • Iconic London experience that delivers on Instagram-worthy photos.

Choisir The View from The Shard si…

  • Highest public viewpoint in London at 310m — see up to 40 miles on a clear day.
  • Open-air Skydeck on level 72 — feel the wind, hear the city below.
  • Cheaper than the London Eye and arguably better for photos.
  • Free 'Sky Guarantee' rebook if your slot has poor visibility — no risk in cloudy weather.