Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tours

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Got kids who are bored with museums, monuments and galleries? Take them to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. All the fun and games here will keep the youngsters amused for hours on end.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions has an entry fee and is a popular attraction in Old Town. There are plenty of other things to do and see in the area, so why not stick around for an extra day or two? Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Yacht Britannia also appeal to many travelers.

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Cheval Old Town Chambers

Cheval Old Town Chambers

5 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
per person
Jun 20 - Jun 27
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,732 reviews)
Lovely property; clean, modern rooms fitted with great little kitchens - everything you need. If the beds had been king sized it would have been perfection!

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

4 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
per person
Jun 20 - Jun 27
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,290 reviews)
Great location, the front staff absolutely amazing, informative, helpful. Totally walkable. Accommodation was so comfortable, had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2024

Le Monde Hotel

Le Monde Hotel

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
per person
Jun 20 - Jun 27
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9/10 Wonderful! (800 reviews)
Great central location. Easily walkable to a lot of restaurants and bars, as well as the main train station. Nice hotel bar, too. Great stay.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Tours & day trips

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 78 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $42 per adult
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

Private & custom tours

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The Potter Trail Private Tour

The Potter Trail Private Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $63 per adult*
The Potter Trail Private Tour

Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Holiday & seasonal tours

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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Adventure & outdoor

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Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $44 per adult
Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

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Scotch Whisky Experience

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland's famous amber nectar.

Scotch Whisky Experience
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Castlehill

You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Castlehill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Castlehill
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Victoria Street

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Victoria Street. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Victoria Street
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Writers' Museum

Housed in an old noble’s city mansion and hidden away in a quiet courtyard, this museum provides an enlightening look at the lives of Scotland’s most famous writers.

Writers' Museum
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Scottish National Gallery

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Discover the work of some of the greatest Scottish and European painters at this free gallery in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

Scottish National Gallery
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Princes Street Gardens

4.5/5(547 reviews)

Spend time in this attractive green space that separates Edinburgh’s Old Town from its 18th-century New Town.

Princes Street Gardens

Best Lodging Options Near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket
4 out of 5
1 Morrison Link, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland
Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel
Market Street Hotel
4 out of 5
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Market Street Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
5 out of 5
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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