Paris Le Marais Self Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Description
Royal squares, medieval mansions and revolutionary ghosts — the Marais packs more Paris per metre than anywhere else. 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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(22)
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!
"Way more fun than a normal walking tour" – we might just frame that one! Thanks so much for the kind words. Making people stop and really look at buildings they'd normaly rush past is exactly what the riddles are there for, and Le Marais hides so many of those little treasures. Whenever you're ready for round two, another city is waiting for you 😄 Your Explorial Team
The perfect activity to discover the Marais at your own pace. No fixed start time – we took a coffee break in between and simply continued playing afterward. The app worked perfectly, and for the price, the whole thing is unbeatable. We would do an Explorial tour again anytime!
Hallo und danke für dieses tolle Feedback!!! Kaffeepause einlegen und danach einfach weiterspielen – genau so soll's sein, das Marais läuft ja nicht weg. Freut uns sehr, dass auch die App reibunglos funktioniert hat und euch das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis überzeugt. Beim nächsten Mal wartet vielleicht Montmartre oder eine ganz andere Stadt auf euch – bis bald! Euer Explorial Team
We did this activity with our two children (8 and 11 years old) and everyone loved it. The puzzles are stimulating enough to be fun without ever being frustrating, and the children learned a bit of history without even realizing it. A brilliant way to keep the whole family motivated during the visit.
Apprendre l'histoire sans s'en rendre compte – voilà exactement notre mission secrète ! 😄 Un grand merci pour ce retour. Trouver le bon équilibre des énigmes pour petits et grands n'est pas toujours facile, alors ça nous fait très plaisir de lire que vos enfants de 8 et 11 ans ont accroché autant que vous. La prochaine avanture familiale vous attend déjà dans une autre ville!! Votre équipe Explorial
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.
What a great review, thank you! Those hidden courtyards are exactly why we love Paris – so many gems you'd simply walk past otherwise. And yes, the points system has a way of turning friends into fierce competiors 😄 Thanks for the 100% recommendation, we'd love to have you back for another adventure soon! Your Explorial Team
We loved this treasure hunt from Explorail in Paris. It’s a fantastic activity to discover this historic neighborhood in a fun way, with absolutely unbeatable value for money. We recommend it 100%!
Merci beaucoup lukaskJ1856CH pour ce super commentaire ! On est ravis que vous ayez adoré cette chasse au trésor dans le Marais. C'est exactement notre but. Merci pour votre recommandation à 100%, au plaisir de vous retrouver sur une prochaine aventure Explorial
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!
Hi there, wow, thank you so much for this awesome review! We love hearing that the riddles got you exploring hidden corners of Le Marais – thats exactly what Explorial is all about. And yes, the points system can get a litte addictive, we know! 😄 Happy exploring on your next adventure, Your whole Explorial Team
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.
Dear Hilla, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities. Have a nice day :)
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
Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
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.
Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
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.
Many thanks for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
