Halloween Hunt at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Visitors explore five floors packed with interactive illusions while tracking down mascot Dizzy dressed as five classic Halloween monsters. Along the way, guests encounter themed decorations, ghostly projections, and live characters including a wicked witch and a mad scientist conducting strange experiments. Finding every hidden creature rewards participants with a sweet treat at the gift shop.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Family-friendly Halloween fun and character appearances are included with standard admission. Book for entry before 9am to get £4 off standard ticket types on limited dates; from 24–31 October, the eligible entry slots are 8am, 8.15am, 8.30am and 8.45am.
Hours
Open every day, early until late. Live characters appear throughout selected afternoons and evenings. Discounted entry slots are 8am, 8.15am, 8.30am or 8.45am from 24–31 October.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Going?
Tips & Advice
- Pick up a trail sheet upon arrival or download it in advance online.
- Book an early entry slot before 9am from 24 to 31 October to receive £4 off standard ticket types.
- Head to the gift shop at the end of the visit to collect a sweet treat reward after finding all five characters.
Special Events & Promotions
- Live Halloween characters appear during selected afternoons and evenings.
- From 24–31 October, book an 8am, 8.15am, 8.30am or 8.45am entry slot to get £4 off standard ticket types; the discount is applied at booking.
Links & Contact
Run by Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Halloween Hunt suitable for young children?
Yes, the celebrations are designed to be family-friendly and fun rather than frightening, offering silliness, surprises, and spooky atmosphere without big scares.
Which live characters will visitors encounter?
Guests can meet a wicked witch on Floor 3, enter a mad scientist's lab on Floor 5, and spot other costumed characters roaming throughout the building.
What is the reward for completing the hunt?
Visitors who track down Dizzy dressed up on each floor receive a sweet treat reward in the Gift Shop.
Are Halloween activities included with standard admission?
Yes, character appearances and family-friendly Halloween activities are included with standard admission.
What is included in the Camera Obscura show during Halloween?
Ghoulish guides share family-friendly local Halloween stories as part of the Camera Obscura show.
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