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Yup Star Rio guide: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Updated in September 2026, this Yup Star Rio guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, transport, accessibility and what to see. The Yup Star Rio is an 88-metre observation wheel in Porto Maravilha, Rio de Janeiro. Cabins come air-conditioned and pet-friendly, and you can book tickets…

The Wiener Riesenrad in Vienna, Austria.

Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Wiener Riesenrad is a historic landmark and the oldest operating Ferris wheel in the world. It stands at 65 metres tall at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in the Leopoldstadt district of Vienna, Austria. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket…

Braving the Singapore Flyer with food poisoning

If there’s one thing you do not want to do after being sick all night with food poisoning, it is go on a massive observation wheel. Falling ill after the open air buffet My wife took one look at me and knew she was on…

The cheeky way to get the cheapest London Eye tickets

To get the cheapest London Eye tickets, book advance late afternoon slots for £29, or use third-party sites like GetYourGuide for cheaper morning slots at £32. Getting the cheapest London Eye tickets, in summary: Book at least a day in advance. Go for a late…