Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Admission Ticket
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About this experience
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions admission tickets give access to one of Edinburgh's oldest purpose-built visitor attractions, housed in a Victorian building on the Royal Mile with views across the Old Town. The rooftop camera obscura itself dates to the 1850s and uses a rotating lens and mirror to project live, real-time panoramas of the city onto a concave table. Inside, five floors cover optical illusions, holograms, mirror mazes, and hands-on perception exhibits suitable for a range of ages. Highlights include the Vortex tunnel, the Ames Room, and the rooftop terrace. Admission covers all floors and the camera obscura demonstration, with timed entry slots available across the day. For more things to do in Edinburgh, the city offers a wide range of further attractions within walking distance.
Highlights
- Enter one of Edinburgh's oldest purpose-built visitor attractions
- Rooftop camera obscura dates to the 1850s with live city panoramas
- Five floors of optical illusions, holograms and mirror mazes
- Walk through the Vortex tunnel and step inside the Ames Room
- Housed in a Victorian building on the Royal Mile, Old Town
- Rooftop terrace with views across Edinburgh included
What is included
- Admission to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
- Access to five floors of exhibits
- Rooftop camera obscura viewing experience
- Entry to mirror mazes and Vortex tunnel
- Access to the Ames Room
- Rooftop terrace access
Cancellation terms
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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