Paris Le Marais Self Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
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Overview
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Paris on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Stand where the Bastille fell on the Place de la Bastille
• Find the Hôtel de Sens, a medieval palace with a cannonball in its wall
• Breathe in the perfect symmetry of the Place des Vosges
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.
Liberté, égalité, victoire.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Not included
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
What you'll do
Starting at Place du Châtelet by the Seine, you'll open the Explorial app, enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message, and follow the river toward the Marais. The tour is fully self-guided — no guide, no fixed start time, just your group and the city. The route builds to the Place de la Bastille, where the fortress-prison fell in 1789 and the July Column now glitters. Riddles sift revolution from legend. At the Hôtel de Sens, one of Paris's last medieval mansions, trivia finds turrets, a formidable archbishop and a cannonball from 1830 still lodged in the facade. Then the Place des Vosges opens its pink-brick arcades — the oldest planned square in Paris, once home to Victor Hugo and countless duels. Around two hours through the city's most storied quarter. The leaderboard delivers the final verdict — appeal denied.
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
We had such a great time doing this scavenger hunt. The riddles made us look at buildings and squares we would have walked straight past, and we learned so much about the history of the neighborhood. Way more fun than a normal walking tour – highly recommend!
The mix of puzzles, photo tasks and trivia kept us entertained for the whole 2 hours. The points system got surprisingly competitive in our group! We discovered hidden courtyards and charming streets we'd never have found on our own. 100% recommended.
Loved this Paris tour app! Solving riddles at each stop made us actually notice details we'd normally walk past, and the points system was oddly addictive. We discovered hidden corners of the city and learned real history along the way. Fun, clever, and so much better than a standard walking tour. Highly recommend!
Had a fun time discovering the neighborhood with my 9 year old daughter who enjoyed leading the way and answering the questions. We learned a lot about French history in a fun, interactive way.
The guided trail was the perfect addition to our conference's social agenda. Participants had a great time competing in teams and learn about the district
The city is lovely to discover, there is a lot to see and it didn't take us too long to be able to walk around and see some nice parts of the city. Absolutely a different experience from your normal tour but the app makes it easy to use. Great fun with friends.
It was a great experience, as someone traveling to Paris for the first time, I felt like I visited all of the most important landmarks, got to see another amazing place, and had so much fun doing so. This tour is a great experience and a really affordable one.
Very entertaining outdoor activity. We all had fun. The app was very easy to use and with fun questions to solve.
Reviews are collected by Viator and Tripadvisor from verified travellers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: NO, DE, HI, SV, FI, RU, KO, PT, CMN, EL, YUE, EN, IT, FR, HU, ES, CS, UK, JA, ZH-CN, PL, DA, RO, NL, TR
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day.
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 298466P20
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