Secrets of the Seine Treasure Hunt
Crack the cryptex code in a Parisian riverbank adventure from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower
Embrace your sense of adventure by transforming Paris into a giant puzzle. Your team receives a roadbook and a mission: collect clues to unlock the cryptex treasure. Pass historic landmarks like the Musée d’Orsay and the Grand Palais, learning fun facts along the way. Follow a roadbook to solve clues, leading you to the Pont Alexandre III bridge and the Eiffel Tower. Join us for this playful alternative to a traditional tour. It's best for small groups or families who enjoy a fun challenge!
What You Get With This Tour
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Hunt host support
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Cryptex treasure
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Treasure hunt roadbook and clues
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Self-led walking tour of Paris
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Guide
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your host in front of the Louvre Pyramid
Meet your host near the iconic glass pyramid, the Louvre’s modern entrance and courtyard center. Here, you receive your treasure hunt roadbook and the cryptex, learning your team’s unique mission and how to solve the first puzzle. -
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Follow the Seine to Musée d’Orsay
Start your walk along the lower Seine riverbanks, using the clues to navigate. Next, pass the exterior of the Musée d’Orsay, housed within a former railway station, an important landmark for Parisian art. -
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Cross the Pont Alexandre III
Continue your adventure by approaching the Pont Alexandre III, a bridge adorned with golden statues and intricate lamp posts. This bridge provides spectacular views of the Grand Palais and Les Invalides. -
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Grand Palais and Les Invalides
Next, follow your clues to the stunning glass dome of the Grand Palais, a grand exhibition hall built for the 1900 Universal Exposition. Look across the river to admire Les Invalides, Napoleon’s resting place, recognizable by its gilded dome. -
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Final stop in front of the Eiffel Tower
Your treasure hunt finishes in front of the striking Eiffel Tower, the city's most recognizable structure. By the time you reach this engineering marvel, your group will have cracked the code to unlock the cryptex treasure.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves ancient ground and uneven terrain. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
Please Note: This is an interactive treasure hunt for self-guided exploration; it is not a traditional walking tour led by a guide. A Hunt Host is present to provide equipment, offer hints if needed, and assist with resolution.
Time Limit: Regardless of your progress in the hunt, the activity automatically ends after three hours. If you have not finished by then, a Hunt Host will retrieve the equipment from your current location.
Age Requirement: The hunt is suitable for ages eight and up, as participants must know how to read to enjoy the roadbook. Younger children may need adult assistance to interpret clues.
Safety Advisory: For safety, participants should remain vigilant in busy areas like the beginning and end of your hunt where pickpockets may be present.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so your team can receive equipment and start the hunt on time.
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Hunt host introduction and guidance at the start
Walking tour along the Seine Riverbanks
Cryptex and roadbook containing all the clues and fun facts
Hints provided by your host if the team gets stuck on a puzzle
An engaging outdoor escape game designed for teams
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this activity is very family friendly and is designed for participants aged eight and up because the clues require reading. Younger children are welcome, though they may require more help from adults with the puzzle-solving and reading.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This experience requires walking approximately 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) on city streets and ancient, uneven riverbank terrain. Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers due to the lack of accessibility.
How much walking is involved?
You will walk about 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) during the treasure hunt, which takes approximately two and a half hours. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes to enjoy the activity.
What happens if we cannot finish the puzzle hunt in time?
The game automatically ends after three hours, regardless of your progress in solving the clues. Your host will meet you wherever you are to retrieve the equipment at that time.
What is a cryptex?
A cryptex is a cylinder that acts like a treasure box, locked by a secret code or number combination. As you find clues during the hunt, you collect the letters and numbers needed to open the cryptex at the end.
