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Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
4.0(7)Ghent2 hours
VIATOR3.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.2(6)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$23 / person
Location
Ghent, Belgium
Rating
4.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN, FR, NL, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Coddy
Meeting point
To start the game:- Fully charge your smartphone battery.- Download the CODDY app and press "Enter your code".- Insert your booking reference (which starts with BR-)- Let's go, the CODDY app guides you on the course!You can contact us 7/7 in the CODDY app :)
Description
Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game: walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Group price
$23 per group of up to 6
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
What's included
Included
35 - 40 missions
A private walking tour (only your team) without human contact.
7/7 online support
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
7 reviews
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How it compares in Ghent
No. 49 by number of reviews among 141 tours in Ghent
Excurgo comparison of 141 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist take?
Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Ghent experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is To start the game:. - Fully charge your smartphone battery. - Download the CODDY app and press "Enter your code". - Insert your booking reference (which starts with BR-). - Let's go, the CODDY app guides you on the course! You can contact us 7/7 in the CODDY app :). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Coddy.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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laure c
February 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Very easy to use. Walk in Ghent with a tall 16-year-old who also enjoyed it, it energizes the walk while allowing to admire old buildings. We can skip the historical paragraphs if we want, but they're fine.
Operator response
Merci Laure. Que l'Alchimiste convienne autant à une adulte qu'à un ado de 16 ans, c'est exactement ce qu'on cherche avec ce jeu. Les contenus historiques sont là pour ceux qui veulent creuser, pas pour ralentir la balade. Gand se prête vraiment bien à ce format.
Sébastien et l'équipe Coddy
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Camper49880272172
December 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun activity for families with teenagers
2 families with children between 11 and 15. The fun thing about the game is that you get to interesting locations and get some background information. Nice to make the teenagers walk without it feeling like walking. The app works well, the participants are alternately designated as group leaders so that everyone is involved. We really enjoyed it.
Operator response
Bedankt voor je feedback, we zijn blij te horen dat je een leuke tijd hebt gehad met je familie!
Tot snel voor een nieuw avontuur :)
Didier
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Nicolien_B
July 13, 2025 · via Viator
Ghent- the alchemist
Nice route and nice story, but took a bit too long. Different missions mixed up was sometimes confusing. Then we would have done something and the progress remained at the same percentage. We didn't finish the game either.
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Richardcoopmans
May 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Long story few assignments
It was a rather lengthy story with only a few assignments in between.
City itself and route through the city are very nice but ourselves we had hoped for more assignments and less storyline along the way.
Operator response
Hey Richard,
Bedankt voor je feedback!
We hebben twee soorten spellen: scenario's met een mysterie dat je moet oplossen (zoals degene die je hebt geboekt) en ontdekkingsspellen waarmee je veel meer te weten komt over de stad zelf (we noemen die ‘Geheimen van ...’).
Misschien vind je het leuk om in de toekomst eens een van onze ‘Geheimen’-spellen te spelen.
Ze zijn beschikbaar in ongeveer 22 steden in verschillende landen 😊
Fijne dag nog!
Didier
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dorinewerkhoven
May 12, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fun sightseeing with a game element
Nice relaxing way to discover the city and see all the highlights. The assignments are fairly easy to complete. It's quite a bit of walking.
If you wish, you can read more about the history of each attraction.
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Freedom36989132923
January 7, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Nice day in Ghent
A super cool way to learn more about the buildings in Ghent and the history of Ghent while playing. It is exciting to solve all the riddles against the clock. Unfortunately we had very bad weather, but that didn't deprive us of the fun of the game, maybe just a few moments of delay. We will definitely do this again and try out the other routes. Highly recommended for friends or family to do.
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Navigate56436209621
October 26, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Team building approved
It was a fun activity to do with colleagues. Exciting to be ready on time. Competitive enough for those who need it. You also see a lot of the city and learn fun things.
Operator response
Hartelijk dank voor je opmerking! We kijken ernaar uit om je weer te zien bij een andere wedstrijd of in een andere stad.
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