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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura is Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, opened in 1853. It features five floors of interactive optical illusions, the original camera obscura chamber, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 18, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
24 GBP~24.0 $
Child
17 GBP~17.0 $

Adults approx GBP 24, children GBP 17. Book online for discount. Ticket valid all day - can leave and return

Best Time to Visit

Early morning or late evening for fewer crowds. The rooftop views are spectacular at sunset. Allow at least 2 hours

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
gift shop
viewpoint

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 18, 2026
Monday10:00 — 20:00
Tuesday10:00 — 20:00
Wednesday10:00 — 20:00
Thursday10:00 — 20:00
Friday10:00 — 20:00
Saturday10:00 — 20:00
Sunday10:00 — 20:00

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faq.subtitle Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

No, the 17th-century listed building has 5 floors without a lift (100 steps to rooftop). Not wheelchair accessible

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather7°
79%14 м/с
Todayweather8°6°
Tomorrowweather8°5°
Friweather6°5°
Satweather7°5°
Sunweather7°4°
Monweather5°2°
Tueweather3°3°
7°
2°Jan
8°
2°Feb
10°
3°Mar
12°
4°Apr
15°
7°May
17°
10°Jun
19°
12°Jul
19°
12°Aug
16°
10°Sep
13°
7°Oct
10°
4°Nov
7°
2°Dec

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