Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, located at the top of the Royal Mile. Five floors of fascinating, hands-on, interactive exhibits. Where 21st Century tech meets classic illusions and historic science. …
Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, located at the top of the Royal Mile. Five floors of fascinating, hands-on, interactive exhibits. Where 21st Century tech meets classic illusions and historic science. It's a great day out for all ages. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is the only place where you can discover the whole of Edinburgh without leaving the room. During a visit anything is possible in this world of visual trickery, from getting lost in the Mirror Maze, to shrinking yourself like Alice in Wonderland. And don't forget to visit the Rooftop Terrace, for the best views of Edinburgh, a photo opportunity not to be missed. Open late all year. A five-star rated visitor attraction and in the top five things to do on TripAdvisor.
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Mar 20, 2025
We very much enjoyed our time in the World of Illusions. The mirror maze and Vortex were big hits. Highly recommended for your visit to EdinburghFull review by Jarrod M
Mar 18, 2025
Visited in the evening, we began on the roof where Lucy gave a fantastic short history presentation and ended with the 2nd floor and did not forget the gift shop. Strongly recommend for visitors of a…Full review by AlexRoseRNFNR
Mar 16, 2025
Went with my daughter and 4 year old grandson. Had a fantastic time on all 6 floors. No access for wheelchairs lots of steps but views at the top are outstanding and each floor is full of interactive…Full review by thethorneyboro
Hello! I'm a hungarian university student. Can I use the student discount? (European Youth Card)
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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?
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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.
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Most people find it takes about one hour and 45 minutes to get around all our attractions. Go at your own pace and spend as long as you like enjoying...
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