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Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game
4.4(28)Lyon1h 30min
VIATOR3.3(4)TRIPADVISOR4.5(24)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$7 / person
Location
Lyon, France
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 28 reviews
Languages
EN, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Questo
Meeting point
The game starts at Place Saint-Jean. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Description
Embark on a quest around Lyon by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own St. Jean Baptiste Cathedral, Loyasse cemetery, Montee du Gourguillon, and more.
+ Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city
+ Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there
+ Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Lyon
Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want.
Once you book, you can play anytime, without rescheduling.
Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this experience?
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$7
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $9.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game
Itinerary
Montee du Gourguillon
Pass by
Bonjour et bienvenue chez Lyon! Are you ready to enroll in a quest of mysteries and dark secrets? Then, take your croissant and go to the Montée du Gourguillon, a vintage street of the hill of Fourvière that earned its place in the UNESCO Heritage list. This hill road used to be the only link between the Roman city and the riverside districts.
Legends say that in the early 14th century, Pope Clement was crowned in the upper town. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, on his way down, his party was partly buried under a falling wall. The Pope's crown fell and a sizable diamond was lost... Some people are still looking for it today, but only a true explorer can find it. So, look around you to answer the question and find the diamond!
Eglise Saint-Just
Pass by
Now we are headed towards the Eglise Saint-Just, a church in Lyon that will lure travellers to it through the power of God, of course, but also through its impressive architecture that needs to be admired.
But who was Saint Just? He was a well-known bishop, but it is said that he abandoned the episcopate and left in exile in Egypt, following some tragic circumstances which involved a maniac in the doors of his cathedral. Whether you are a saint or sinner, you need to investigate this case, answer the question and advance to your next destination.
Cimetiere de Loyasse
Pass by
On a not-so-sumbre note, welcome to the Loyasse Cemetery, created in the early 19th century to cope with the increase in the urban population. It is considered the “cemetery of the rich” and it is the burying place of the great Lyon families, as well as many of the names that have marked the history of the city.
You don’t need to be scared! The funerary architecture that we find in Loyasse is characterized by a great diversity of styles and for good reason, the owners of the spots are free to manage and construct them as they see fit. Check your surroundings and solve the challenge which hopefully, is not buried too deep!
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Pass by
Congratulations! You haven’t been scared so far and now you are about to discover the last mystery that revolves around the Cathedral Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, the majestic crown of Old Lyon. An impressive mix of Roman and Gothic styles, Saint Jean Cathedral stands out from the crowd in the cobbles of Vieux Lyon, chiming its bells to welcome visitors through its oak doors.
As a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, on 8th of December, Lyon holds an annual Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights), the cathedral playing a starring role, with vivid projections lighting up the main façade. But one place was not lightened enough, as it seems, and you need to discover it in order to call yourself a true Questo explorer!
What's included
Included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
Not included
A physical tour guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
28 reviews
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How it compares in Lyon
Starting price $7 is 91% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Lyon
Excurgo comparison of 393 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game take?
Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game cost?
Prices start at $7 per person for this Lyon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $9. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game 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 The game starts at Place Saint-Jean. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Questo.
Reviews(28)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Laura_G
June 16, 2026 · via Viator
Hills of Lyon
We did not know what to expect but we are always up for a quest. We had fun and learned a lot.. some of the quests were tough. got to see adorable neighborhoods outside Lyon Vieux. Please be advised there is a lot of walking predominantly up hill. Must be in reasonably good health. Recommend!
Operator response
Thanks for the great recommendation! I am thrilled to hear that you had fun and loved seeing those adorable neighborhoods outside Lyon Vieux, even with the tough clues and the steep uphill climb. It is definitely a workout, but I'm glad it was worth it. Hope you'll explore another city with us soon!
Thanks, Alex - Founder of Questo
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Marianne P
March 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great to rediscover the city and some of its famous characters.
An excellent way to see our city from a different perspective, to discover part of its history through people who lived there. Made by day. The puzzles are nice and the thread of the story very well until the end. We were 6 adults, we took our time, deepened some places so it took us more than 3 hours.
Operator response
Merci pour ce fantastique retour ! C'est toujours un immense plaisir d'apprendre que notre jeu permet aux habitants de redécouvrir leur propre ville sous un nouvel angle et de se plonger dans son histoire.
C'est exactement l'esprit de Questo : pouvoir prendre son temps, faire des pauses et explorer en profondeur à son propre rythme. Je suis ravi de lire que votre groupe de 6 adultes a pu profiter pleinement de l'expérience, et que les énigmes ainsi que l'histoire vous ont captivés jusqu'à la fin, même en jouant de jour ! J'espère que vous repartirez bientôt à l'aventure avec nous, que ce soit pour explorer une nouvelle facette de Lyon ou une toute autre ville.
– Founder of Questo
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fabricebergallo
January 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
What to do
Great.
fun and informative walk. A good time to spend in the streets of this beautiful city.
Start a little physical but it's easy.
Operator response
Merci pour ce super retour ! Je suis ravi que vous ayez trouvé l'expérience à la fois ludique et instructive, malgré le début un peu sportif. J'espère que vous explorerez une autre ville avec nous bientôt !
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joellerd
November 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Another look at the Fourvière hill
The course was very nice and fun, a nice walk in with beautiful discoveries, only flat, to start the game and be in group with my friends, it was complicated and not at all intuitive...
Operator response
Merci pour votre avis !
Nous sommes ravis que le parcours et les découvertes vous aient plu. Et merci d’avoir signalé la difficulté à démarrer en groupe — nous travaillons à améliorer cela pour que l’expérience soit encore plus fluide.
Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une prochaine aventure
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D9398HGdeborahb
October 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun for me and 10-yr-old
Lots of fun. Good story, clues, and directions. Lots of sites and history. This was our first introduction to Lyon and it took us around to varied and interesting places.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re really glad you and your 10-year-old enjoyed discovering Lyon through the story and clues. It’s great to hear the game made your first visit both fun and memorable. We hope to see you on another quest soon.
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henril0_cb
July 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Feedback
À few interesting things to discover about the background of France’ s former capital city. I wish there were more rifles to solve for a one hour walk though …
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed learning some of Lyon’s hidden stories. And you’re absolutely right — we’ll take your note about adding more riddles into account for future updates. We really appreciate you helping us make the experience even better!
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valentinbM6597WL
October 9, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
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Nice story flow, a good big plus for the historical anecdotes throughout the game.
It allows you to discover in an original way a part of Lyon where we rarely go.
Downside for the end, which does not take place where one might expect (the basilica) from almost the beginning, but which left us in the middle of the street, and not the calmest in the game.
Operator response
Thanks for sharing! We're glad you had fun discovering Lyon with us, and we'll keep your feedback in mind for future improvements. If you explore more cities or have more comments, feel free to reach out. Happy exploring!
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TravelQueenMum
January 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Explore with a thrill
We did this in early december, our first Questo ever! We started just after 4pm, it got dark quickly and the atmosphere was set for the ghost hunt! We did several walking tours in Lyon, this one was by far the best from the way it was organized around the story line! Only time we had to google something to get the answer was due to darkness and the stone being wet, we couldn't read what kind of memorial it was. We had great fun and recommend it to all our friends visiting Lyon.
Operator response
Thank you for the positive review. We are glad that you enjoy the game in Rome. Hope to see you explore more games with us.
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Lisa L
September 3, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Great experience another way to discover the city...to finish with the scooter...
Operator response
Thank you for sharing positive experience with Questo. We are grateful that you enjoyed the game. Hope to see you explore more games with us.
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Adventurer402743
June 1, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
City of the boot of Nevers
Beautiful little town with a beautiful St. Cyr's Cathedral, St. Mary's Church, Ducal Palace, etc.......................................
Operator response
Great to see that you enjoyed exploring Lyon with Questo. Thank you for sharing your review. Hope to see you explore more games with us.
We are grateful
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