Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
4.5
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Winner of VisitScotland's Best Visitor Attraction Experience 2022/23! We are Scotland’s oldest purpose-built attraction, established in 1835. Interact with over 100 illusions and get a breath of fresh air on our magnificent Rooftop Terrace, which offers the most spectacular 360 degree views of Edinburgh. At Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, experience five floors of interactive hands-on optical illusions, tricks and fun things to do including our head-spinning Vortex Tunnel, bewildering Mirror Maze and mind-blowing Shrinking Room. Not to mention our 170 year old Camera Obscura! Get involved, play, touch, listen, and see. Great fun for all ages and nationalities, whatever the weather. 'Best family attraction in Britain’, The Telegraph. 'Five Stars, outstanding, world class', VisitScotland. Free Wi-Fi. Allow about 2 hours. Please note the attraction is located in a listed 17th Century building over 5 floors without a lift. Open every day, open late on holidays.
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Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavoured souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
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- ScubamommaDevonBarnstaple, United Kingdom737 contributionsToo many allowed in at once.We visited this afternoon. All the staff we encountered were lovely. We seemed to enter along with a couple of large groups and this made it hard to try the attractions as we were constantly waiting. Views from the top were lovely. Would we visit again?……personally I don’t think it’s worth the entrance fee when it is so busy. Maybe on a quieter day.Hello, and thank you for your high recommendation. It's great to hear you enjoyed the panoramic views from our rooftop terrace, we hope you took lots of photographs. We agree, our team are lovely, we'll be sure to let them know your kind words. We can get busy during school holidays, but with over 100 exhibits over 5 floors to enjoy, we feel we have something to entertain everyone. Thank you for visiting and we hope you'll visit us again in the future.Written 2 January 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2023Travelled with familyWritten 1 January 2023
- cadley1330 contributionsGood for the kids, very interactiveCamera Obscura was a nice place to look around and had some good displays. The show was good although if its not a bright day you do struggle to see anything ... no ones fault, it's mother nature. Lots to do and very interactive. The kids will love itHello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a fun visit and found there was lots of interactive exhibits for you and your family to enjoy! Our 170 year-old Camera Obscura does rely on daylight so we've developed a projector show for when the Scottish weather isn't cooperating, we hope you were able to see this instead. Thanks for visiting, we hope to welcome you back again soon.Written 13 January 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2022Travelled with familyWritten 12 January 2023
- Nancy N14 contributionsGreat for youngstersMy granddaughters (6) enjoyed everything especially the mirror maze, fart chairs, photo booth and well, everything really. It was mid-week in January so not too busy, which made the whole experience much more enjoyable. It was a sunny day so the camera obscura showed up well. However, I think it is extremely expensive if you have more than one child.Hi Nancy, and thank you for rating us so highly. We're delighted to hear your granddaughters enjoyed all our exhibits, there is lots of fun to be had! We hope you also enjoyed discovering our 5 floors and over 100 interactive exhibits, including the 170-year-old Camera Obscura. Thank you for visiting and we hope you'll visit us again in the future.Written 5 February 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 February 2023
- GlasgowHappyHolidaysLarbert, United Kingdom273 contributionsA very cool experienceWe had wanted to visit here for a long and had been previously put off by covid restrictions and the entry price. Well our day didn't disappoint and we past a fun filled 3 hours exploring the various interactive activities. Perfect for a wet day and for a nice day as we enjoyed watching everyone in the street. A must when in EdinburghHello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a cool experience at Camera Obscura! It's great to hear that you spent 3 hours exploring all 5 floors of fun, and that you enjoyed our wacky interactive exhibits. We hope you visit again soon.Written 13 February 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 13 February 2023
- ALISTAIR BDerby, United Kingdom2 contributionsExpensive but glad we did it.Certainly not cheap, actually expensive for a family of four compared with other Edinburgh attractions, but we are still glad we did it. Take your time through the attraction to take everything in. We got some great photographs and the whole family really enjoyed it.Hi Alistair, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you spent time exploring all 5 floors of interactive exhibits we have to offer and felt it was worth it! We love your photo in our head-spinning Vortex Tunnel, thank you for sharing it.Written 21 February 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 February 2023
- Ciara S14 contributionsFun experience, but quite expensiveGreat location with amazing views of Edinburgh from the rooftop! The place was quite busy when we were there, everyone seemed to be having fun ! This is a bit on the pricier side, it may be difficult for one to justify the cost, however it was an enjoyable experience and we left with some funny illusion photos!Hi Ciara, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a fun experience and enjoyed our stunning rooftop views! With 5 floors of interactive exhibits we feel we're good value and in keeping with our location here in the heart of Edinburgh but we're grateful for your feedback. We're glad you got some fun photos, and hope you visit again soon!Written 21 February 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 February 2023
- Holl 💋Stafford, United Kingdom43 contributionsHidden Gem! But avoid when schools are off.We visited this hidden gem after seeing a leaflet for it at the dungeons. Although it was a bit on the expensive side, we had a good day. There was so much fun crammed into what seemed like a small building. My only grumble would be to allow less people in per time slot, as we did feel that the exhibits were overrun by kids (and some bad behaved ones!). I understand that we did visit during half term, however, on such weeks I feel that there should be more of a limit. We found ourselves waiting for some of the exhibits for a very long time and then had children jumping on when it was our turn. This can’t really be helped by staff but it was annoying. There was plenty of interaction throughout the building which was awesome, and at the top there was the most beautiful view of Edinburgh. It would be good to have a map up there of the city so that you know what you’re seeing (maybe there was and I was un-observant!). We will definitely visit again next time we are in the area.Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a fun visit to Camera Obscura and enjoyed our stunning rooftop views! We do currently operate with reduced capacity, staggered entry times and a one-way system to prevent our exhibit spaces getting crowded but we are fully booked during school holidays and do welcome a lot of families. We're grateful for your patience during your visit and will pass on your feedback (and your suggestion for our rooftop!) Thanks again, we hope to welcome you back for another visit in the future.Written 27 February 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 February 2023
- EllsSpalding, United Kingdom34 contributionsA bit of fun, even for big kids!Great experience, even better if you have children! Wasn’t sure of the actual history of the museum but the talk at the end of the trip was really good! Lots of activities and mind-bending sections. The mirror maze and vortex tunnel are excellent. Staff are so friendly and welcoming, definitely worth a trip!Hello Ellen and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a great experience and felt it was fun for all ages! Our Mirror Maze and Vortex Tunnel exhibits are a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved them too. Thanks for sharing your photos, we will pass your compliments on to our brilliant staff and hope to welcome you back again soon.Written 27 February 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 February 2023
- Gemma J8 contributionsA different experience!Thoroughly enjoyed a visit here it was a complete change to the type of place I would normally visit. The views from the rooftop were spectacular. The only thing stopping me rate this as a 5 was that when certain areas are busy it’s hard to fully enjoy them.Hi Gemma, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you thoroughly enjoyed your visit to Camera Obscura and felt it was unique! Our rooftop views are a highlight for lots of our visitors so we're happy to hear you loved them too. We do welcome lots of families at the weekend so some areas get busy but we operate with limited capacity, staggered entry times and a one-way system to avoid crowds. We thank you for your patience and we hope you visit again soon!Written 6 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 5 March 2023
- GazPenicuik, United Kingdom1 contributionNot worth the moneyI went with my kids at a supposed to be quiet time later at night .and I thought there would have been a bit more . There was people taking 5-10 mins on certain things just to take lots of pictures and had to pass half of the things because of it . The only good part was the vortex at the end . Apart from that it wasn’t worth the money of 2 adults and 2 kids. Wouldn’t go backHi Gaz, thank you for sharing your visit experience with us. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the Vortex Tunnel, it is a mind-bending exhibit! We generally are quieter in the evenings and are open late to allow more opportunities to visit. We would like to reassure you that we limit our entrance capacity and visitors are allowed to spend as much time as they need at the attraction to fully enjoy all of the 100 interactive exhibits available. With 5 floors, a demonstration of the Camera Obscura and panoramic rooftop views of Edinburgh, there is something for all ages to enjoy. We'd love to hear more about what you would like to have seen at the attraction and encourage you to contact us directly. Thank you for visiting.Written 13 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 March 2023
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john h
United Kingdom167 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Excellent few hours spent here, would highly recommend you vsit, no matter what age.
We booked online and turned up on the afternoon at 14.30 and made our own way around all the exhibits, which blew our minds, they really were well put together and questioned what tou can believe is true, or not true.
The highlight was the views accross Edinburgh from the roof, absolutely stunning.
The staff were great and knew a fair few things about the history and illusions.
Great visit, put it on your list of things to do in Edinburgh.
We booked online and turned up on the afternoon at 14.30 and made our own way around all the exhibits, which blew our minds, they really were well put together and questioned what tou can believe is true, or not true.
The highlight was the views accross Edinburgh from the roof, absolutely stunning.
The staff were great and knew a fair few things about the history and illusions.
Great visit, put it on your list of things to do in Edinburgh.
Written 5 December 2023
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Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to Camera Obscura and had your minds blown by our unique exhibits! Our stunning rooftop views are a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved them too. We will pass on your compliments to our staff, and hope you visit us again soon.
Written 5 December 2023
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Aurore B
9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This was on my top five list of things i really wanted to do no matter what on my visit to Edinburgh . There is so much to see and do in Edinburgh i would recommend you make that to do list and i would recommend this is on the list . So much fun and so interactive once inside its a treat to the senses and fascinating to see i could have spent all day here there is so much to see and do . I would maybe suggest in the summer months going early as i would imagine it gets busy however on my visit i had no issues and found it great value for money .
Written 5 December 2023
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Melanie H
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A great place for adults and children. Lots of interactive exhibits as well as art work that keeps your brain busy.
Highly recommended if you have a spare couple of hours whilst visiting Edinburgh with a good gift shop at the end.
Make sure you book your tickets in advance to save disappointment 🙂
Highly recommended if you have a spare couple of hours whilst visiting Edinburgh with a good gift shop at the end.
Make sure you book your tickets in advance to save disappointment 🙂
Written 4 December 2023
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Hi Melanie, we're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and felt there was lots to entertain all ages, our optical illusions and bewildering exhibits certainly keep your brain busy! Thank you for your feedback about our gift shop, we will pass this on to our retail team. We hope you visit us again soon.
Written 5 December 2023
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Jenia M
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
It was really nice experience for kids. This is not the place for fun for kids and you adults can discover the whole of Edinburgh. Wonderful view! Definitely worth the money.
Written 4 December 2023
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Hello Jenia, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Camera Obscura and felt that there was lots to enjoy for all ages! Our rooftop views of Edinburgh are certainly breathtaking, we're glad you loved them and felt your visit was worth the money. We hope you visit again soon.
Written 4 December 2023
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Sam K
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Brilliant and great fun! Lots of things to look at and interact with! The views from top floor were stunning, a brilliant view of all angles of the city. Jamie gave us a brilliant demonstration of the camera, very knowledgable, entertaining and answered all our questions. Definitely worth a visit!
Written 2 December 2023
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Hi Sam, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled you had such a brilliant visit and found lots of fun things to interact with in our historic building! Our stunning rooftop views of Edinburgh are a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved them too. We will pass on your compliments to our guide Jamie, and hope you visit again soon.
Written 4 December 2023
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family25traveller
Forres, UK141 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My kid wanted to take me here, as it was my birthday, we had a great time, had lots of fun and laughs, took some photos too, thoroughly wonderful, there was a few steps, which I struggled with, but doable.
However the day was tainted by the discount of 20 % that we tried to use at Byron burger on the royal mile, they had a hidden surcharge, so basically the lovely wee discount on our bill was pretty pointless, as they took it without my knowledge, I just want to make others using the wee helpful discount aware, avoid Byron burger, on royal mile, NOT FAIR!!!
However the day was tainted by the discount of 20 % that we tried to use at Byron burger on the royal mile, they had a hidden surcharge, so basically the lovely wee discount on our bill was pretty pointless, as they took it without my knowledge, I just want to make others using the wee helpful discount aware, avoid Byron burger, on royal mile, NOT FAIR!!!
Written 1 December 2023
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a fun visit to Camera Obscura on your birthday with your family! Due to being a listed historic building we are unable to add a lift but do provide free walking stick seats for our visitors to borrow. If this would help you during your next visit, please ask our friendly team when you arrive.
We do partner with our neighbours here on the Royal Mile to offer our visitors discounts, however we have no say in their service costs, so please contact Byron directly if you wish to complain.
Written 4 December 2023
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Karen B
Vancouver Island, Canada1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
For all ages with great varieties of eye tricking displays, electricity and demo of a camera obscura. Guide, Archie was funny and enthusiastic. Topped off by the walkway that you mind tells you it’s tipping. Go a second time with eyes closed! Wonderful views from rooftop.
Written 1 December 2023
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Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had a fun visit to Camera Obscura and enjoyed our stunning rooftop views, electrifying Electric Room, and mind-boggling illusions! Thank you for sharing your photos, they look great. We will pass on your compliments to our brilliant guide Archie, and hope you visit again soon.
Written 4 December 2023
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Marianne G
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Very disappointing experience. It was very overpriced at £21.95 per adult and it was so underwhelming. Very boring
Written 30 November 2023
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Hi Marianne, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It is disappointing to hear we did not meet your expectations. We hope that you got to see all of our exhibits on your visit, over 100, including the Vortex Tunnel, Mirror Maze, Ames Room, Electric Room, had a show of the 170-year-old Camera Obscura and enjoyed the spectacular views of the city from our Rooftop Terrace. You will see from our many 5 star reviews what fun other visitors have had and an average visit lasting just under 2 hours. We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in Edinburgh.
Written 1 December 2023
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Nataly B
Craigavon, UK2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Interesting place for fun with friends and family, bit too much stairs for me but it’s worth experience
Recommend
Ps guy called Jeremy was really funny 👍
Recommend
Ps guy called Jeremy was really funny 👍
Written 29 November 2023
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Hi Nataly, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a fun visit and felt our exhibits were interesting for everyone! We will pass on your compliments to our brilliant guide Jeremy, who will be delighted he made your visit so memorable. We hope you visit again soon.
Written 30 November 2023
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Tim J
Banbury, UK321 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Ranging from strange, all the way through to full-on trippy, there is a wide variety of effects and illusions on display.
The house of mirrors is great fun and one of the best I have seen.
The house of mirrors is great fun and one of the best I have seen.
Written 28 November 2023
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Hi Tim, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had a mind-boggling visit and enjoyed exploring our many interactive exhibits! Our bewildering Mirror Maze is a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved it too. We hope you visit again soon.
Written 29 November 2023
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Do the Discount Partner discounts have to be used the same day as the visit to Camera Obscura?
Beth Camera Obscura
Edinburgh, UK
No, just have your recent Camera Obscura ticket to show them.
Zaphir.myotis
Szombathely, Hungary
Hello! I'm a hungarian university student. Can I use the student discount? (European Youth Card)
Beth Camera Obscura
Edinburgh, UK
Hello and thank you for your question. If your youth card states you're a student, we can accept this. We would also accept a student ID card from your university if you have one.
My partner currently gets PIP. I am her carer but don’t currently have my carers allowance letter or card. If my partner brought her PIP award letter would that be proof enough?
Beth Camera Obscura
Edinburgh, UK
Hi there. Yes, the PIP award letter is enough proof for our Carer discount. Thank you, we look forward to welcoming you for a visit.
64essexshell
Romford, UK21 contributions
Is there any discount for this attraction
Beth Camera Obscura
Edinburgh, UK
Hi there, we do discounted tickets for students, seniors and carers with a valid ID. We also offer discounts for Blue light card holder and the ScotRail Kids for a Quid promotion if you're travelling by train with a child. We also offer a 10% discount to those who are visually impaired or hard of hearing. If any of these apply to you, please visit our website to learn how to arrange these discounts. Thankyou!
Claire R
Edinburgh, UK
Do you need to book in advance?
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Hello Claire, thanks for your question. We do recommend pre-booking during peak holiday seasons and weekends to avoid disappointment, as timeslots can get booked up in advance. All of our ticket availability can be found on our website.
Nim Kareliya
Birmingham, UK18 contributions
How long does it take to go through the whole attraction?
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Hello Nim, thanks for your question. The average visit takes about 1.5 - 2 hours. That's exploring our five floors at your own pace.
Emma
Nottingham, UK3 contributions
Hi, are you able to take pushchairs into this attraction? I have a 5 year old and 6 month old. Thanks
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Hello there, Thanks for your question! Due to the number of stairs throughout the attraction, we recommend visitors leave pushchairs and buggies in our buggy park area inside. We offer free baby carriers to anybody with very young children to help get your little ones around the attraction more easily. For any more information, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Katie
Aberdeen, UK
Are you reopen yet and do I need to pre-book tickets?
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Hello Katie, Thanks for getting in touch! We are indeed open now - every day from 10 am till 7 pm. We are recommending that everyone pre-books their tickets online to ensure you secure the time and the day of your choosing as we have limited capacity in each time slot.
For further information or to book tickets, please head over to our website. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Kim F
Edinburgh, UK
Do they still do the discount with a valid Scotrail ticket?
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Hi Kim,
Yes, you can with a Kid for a quid ticket from Scotrail one child gets entry with one full paying adult. You can buy the Kids go for a quid tickets on the train or at any staffed station, there are not available from the self-service ticket machines.
To get the discount, simply show your Kid for a quid ticket to one of our friendly staff at the front desk.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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