Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions is a six-story skyscraper tower that offers hands-on exhibits of amusing optical illusions. It is the ideal spot for enjoying a unique 360° view of the city and capturing mesmerizing pictures.

The Camera Obscura provides real-time views of Edinburgh from its rooftop. The five floors below are packed with mind-bending optical illusions, puzzles, and interactive exhibitions that are fun to discover. On these five floors, you can enjoy over 100 optical illusions that fool the eye and the mind with a false sense of reality. The Camera Obscura offers guided demonstrations during the day hours, flaunting the best landmarks of Edinburgh. After the sun goes down & in poor weather, they offer a splendid projection show, displaying the same picturesque views recorded from the rooftop of the tower. The best time of the day to visit the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is in the morning or the evening when it is not crowded and you can catch spellbinding rooftop views. Established in 1835, it is one of the long-standing tourist attractions in Edinburgh.