Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Great British Summer Savings, all tickets discounted until 1 Sept 2026. A Which? Five floors of fantastic fun. Britain's most fun attraction and fun for all ages.
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Recommended Provider and winner of VisitScotland's Best Visitor Attraction Experience 2023/24🥇
Illusions & stunning views! Visit Camera Obscura and World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something to entertain all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spect

acular city scape photographs from our Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience. You'll need at least two hours to discover it all! A swirling light vortex; a maze of mirrors; a chance to swap noses with a friend; see yourself grow, shrink and stretch; play eye-spy with our city viewcams; and mess with your mind with brilliant visual effects. Situated just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, come and discover the first ever purpose built visitor attraction in Edinburgh, in operation since 1853, and see history and modern marvels together under one roof. Feel free to leave us a message...we want to hear from you!

28/08/2026

This could be us if we went to the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Gift Shop 💕

27/08/2026

What else could you possibly want to do today? 🧐

One to think about!
25/08/2026

One to think about!

24/08/2026

Open every day 🤓👋

21/08/2026

I will see you again, Sir 🥹

20/08/2026

Mad weather yesterday, huh?

20/08/2026

ICONS 🔥

have you visited our sister attraction Inveraray Jail yet??

We love season! 🎭We were delighted to welcome the talented young cast of Theatre with a Twist, Inc. to Camera Obscura!...
19/08/2026

We love season! 🎭

We were delighted to welcome the talented young cast of Theatre with a Twist, Inc. to Camera Obscura! 🌈

They’re performing CATS at Greenside on George Street until 21 August. 🐱🎶

Grab your tickets and catch them while you can! 👏

19/08/2026

I think they approve 😜

Our fellow sister company Inveraray Jail came to visit Camera Obscura ✨

Address

Castlehill, The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH12ND

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9:30pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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