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The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, but above all was home for the British Royal Family. Now you are welcome on board this magnificent ship to experience this floating palace for yourself – discovering the heart and soul of a very special royal residence.

Britannia is a five star must-see attraction when you visit Edinburgh. Stroll around the decks, following in the footsteps of the British Royal Family and their guests. Now you are free to see what they saw, to stand where they stood.

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - where seeing is not believing! Five great attractions in one visit. Welcome to Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, built beside Edinburgh Castle in 1853.

CAMERA OBSCURA: Come and see this amazing live moving panorama of the city. Spy on passers-by in the street below and pick them up in your hand! The Camera Obscura has now been delighting visitors for over 150 years!

ROOFTOP VIEWS: Perched high above the city, let the view take your breath away! 360° panoramas of Edinburgh with free telescopes, including our fantastic high-power Russian Navy telescope which gives close-up views of the city and far beyond.

Edinburgh Zoo

The wildest visitor attraction in Scotland, this leading Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals from around the world.

Edinburgh Zoo opened in 1913, in leafy hillside parkland just ten minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Recognised as one of the world's leading zoos, Edinburgh Zoo is involved in many conservation breeding programmes, and gives the highest priority to the welfare, both physical and behavioural, of the animals in their care.