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Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 14% in Paris

23 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Le Marais with app-led riddles, local stories, and photo challenges on a flexible two-hour Paris walking adventure.

About this tour

Explore the historic Marais on a flexible, app-led adventure through royal squares, medieval streets, and stories of revolution. This Paris self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt turns the neighborhood into a playful trail of riddles, trivia, and photo challenges.

Follow the live-location map to landmarks including Place de la Bastille, the medieval Hôtel de Sens, and the graceful Place des Vosges. Along the way, uncover local history and legends, earn points, and see if your group can beat the city high score. There is no live guide or fixed departure time: start when you like, set your own pace, and pause whenever you want. The game takes about two hours and is designed for groups of up to 15 people per booking.

Download the Explorial app and enter your booking code to begin. Bring a charged smartphone with mobile data and comfortable walking shoes, then discover a fresh way to experience Paris on foot.

Highlights

  • Solve interactive riddles, trivia challenges, and photo tasks as you explore Le Marais
  • Admire the Place des Vosges and its elegant symmetry
  • Discover the medieval Hôtel de Sens and its cannonball-marked wall
  • Explore the Place de la Bastille at your own pace
  • Compete for points and try to beat the city high score

What's included

Included

  • Free Explorial app download for iOS or Android
  • Self-guided walking game with interactive riddles, trivia challenges, and photo tasks
  • Live-location map with marked locations
  • Points and scoring system
  • Stories, history, and local legends

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Entrance fees

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • A smartphone with an active mobile data connection is required; bring it fully charged
  • Disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi to prevent app issues
  • After booking, receive a 6-digit game code by text message and Viator message; enter it in the Explorial app to start
  • Start anytime and walk at your own pace, with breaks as needed
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  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes; expect about 2 hours of light walking
  • Maximum 15 people per booking; make multiple bookings for larger groups
  • If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting, you can reschedule, rebook in another city, or request a refund
  • Service animals are allowed; public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Is this tour guided?

No. It is a self-guided app experience, and no guide will meet or join your group.

How do I start the game?

Download the Explorial app, enter the 6-digit code sent after booking, and begin at the meeting point.

How long does the tour take?

The experience takes about 120 minutes, with flexibility to walk at your own pace and take breaks.

What should I bring?

Bring a fully charged smartphone with active mobile data, plus comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Can I reschedule if the weather is bad?

If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting, you can reschedule, rebook in another city, or request a refund.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 23 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.9. Top 14% in Paris means it ranks in the top 14% of tours in Paris by this score.

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