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Buckingham PalacevsLondon Eye
Both are recommended by writers. On balance, Buckingham Palace is the choice of most writers compared to The London Eye. Buckingham Palace has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 9 sources like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA
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Fodor's "It's rare to get a chance to see how the other half—well, other minute fraction—lives and works." Full review
Concierge "The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big."
Frommer's "The setting is glorious, sat between two great sweeping parks (Green and St. James's) at the end of an elegant tree-lined boulevard (The Mall)." Full review
Time Out "As the home of the Queen, the palace is usually closed to visitors, but you may view the interior for a brief period each summer while the Windsors are away on their holidays." Full review
Not For Tourists "Unofficial HQ for Fathers For Justice."
Let's Go "From late July to early October, though, the royals head to Balmoral, and the State Rooms are opened to the public." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Buckingham Palace is a focal point for Londoners and visitors alike; the city's uplifting royal ceremonial events, uniting monarch and people, primarily take place here and in its vicinity." Full review
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Don't miss the Changing of the Guard at 11.30 on the dot.
Afar Magazine "The residence and office of Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working palaces of the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a taste of royalty, make for Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Monarch." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour...you'll have access to the 19 State Rooms where the queen and members of the royal family host guests for state, ceremonial and official affairs" Full review
London Eye Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Travel + Leisure Time Out
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London Eye London SE1 7PB United Kingdom
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Fodor's "This giant Ferris wheel is the largest cantilevered observation wheel ever built and among the city's tallest structures." Full review
Concierge "The 443-foot-high London Eye, designed by husband-and-wife architects David Marks and Julia Barfield, is the largest observation wheel in the world."
Frommer's "You're free to move around inside the pod during its voyage, although everyone tends to congregate in the northern half to look out over the river and the heart of sightseeing London." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Originally built for the new millennium, this mammoth Ferris wheel has 32 dangling pods (each holds 25 people sitting or standing) that gracefully take flight 443 feet above the city." Full review
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Avoid weekends and go in good weather before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m. for the quietest trip.
Time Out "On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle, 25 miles away, from the top of the London Eye, one of the world's largest observation wheels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Not for the faint of heart... stunning views of the entire city of London." Full review
Not For Tourists "Two words: Tourist. Trap. Nice view though."
Afar Magazine "Your air-conditioned and roomy capsule awaits to give you spectacular and unobstructed views of London. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"135m high and weighing 2 100t, this big wheel has since 2000 offered a new and spectacular perspective from the banks of the River Thames." Full review
U.S. News & World Report18.0
"The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) located on the River Thames is meant to deliver great views – not a thrilling ride" Full review
