Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Admission Ticket
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Visit: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Castlehill The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland
World of Illusions:
As you weave your way through our World of Illusions, remember one important rule: nothing here is what it seems.
Venture into five floors full of things you’ve probably never seen before. A swirling light vortex that can sweep you off your feet. A maze made of mirrors. A chance to swap noses with a friend. It’s all here.
Camera Obscura show:
A dark room. A large table. A beam of light. When you walk into our special rooftop chamber, things seem pretty straightforward. But wait. An image of Edinburgh appears on the table. The narrow closes of the Old Town. The sophisticated crescents of the New Town. What happens next is like nothing you’ve seen before.
There are no projectors here – just clever Victorians with technology that brought moving pictures to the people of Edinburgh, long before cinema was invented. Watch as your guide leads you on a fascinating adventure through (and over) this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The people you can see are real – and are walking down Edinburgh’s streets at this very moment. Scoop them up. Squash them. Build bridges for them to drive over – all without leaving the room. This is the original virtual reality, Victorian style.
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World of Illusions:
As you weave your way through our World of Illusions, remember one important rule: nothing here is what it seems.
Venture into five floors full of things you’ve probably never seen before. A swirling light vortex that can sweep you off your feet. A maze made of mirrors. A chance to swap noses with a friend. It’s all here.
Camera Obscura show:
A dark room. A large table. A beam of light. When you walk into our special rooftop chamber, things seem pretty straightforward. But wait. An image of Edinburgh appears on the table. The narrow closes of the Old Town. The sophisticated crescents of the New Town. What happens next is like nothing you’ve seen before.
There are no projectors here – just clever Victorians with technology that brought moving pictures to the people of Edinburgh, long before cinema was invented. Watch as your guide leads you on a fascinating adventure through (and over) this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The people you can see are real – and are walking down Edinburgh’s streets at this very moment. Scoop them up. Squash them. Build bridges for them to drive over – all without leaving the room. This is the original virtual reality, Victorian style.
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- Entry/Admission - Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
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- Food and drinks
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible - this attraction is within a six-story building which is listed and therefore cannot have a lift installed.
- Children under the age of 5 go free
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Party sizes / groups of over 9 visitors may have to wait to gain entry or be asked to return at a quieter time. If you are a group of 9 or more, please contact directly to book.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Cultural
80%
Tourism
55%
Original
45%
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We had the best time at Camera Obscura! Great interactive activities, beautifully designed space so many people can enjoy. The Mirror Maze was incredible and the Vortex tunnel was wild. We had SO much fun! The rooftop views are amazing. The Camera Obscura Show was so cool! Jennifer was our tour guide and she was wonderful. Really great experience.