Escape games · FAMILY AND KIDS GAMES
Shorter, simpler and written so a seven-year-old finds something first. These 15 are the versions built for children rather than merely tolerated by them, with age guidance and what a family ticket costs.
Follow eight numbered envelopes through Hamburg’s harbour district, solving child-friendly riddles from Kornhausbrücke to the Landungsbrücken. You will see Speicherstadt, Magellan Terraces, Kehrwieder, the San Diego and Rickmer Rickmers, and the Elbphilharmonie area. There is no guide, so you set the pace, pause for photos, and take breaks as needed.
Use a mailed game box to guide your family or school group through central Berlin. Solve child-friendly puzzles at Alexanderplatz, Berlin Cathedral, Gendarmenmarkt, Brandenburg Gate, and Potsdamer Platz. The 4.5-kilometer route takes about two hours, with no guide, entry fees, food, or transport included.
Guide your children through Dresden’s Old Town with a self-guided box of numbered riddles, directions, facts, and solutions. The route begins near the Semperoper and reaches the Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Royal Palace, Brühl’s Terrace, and more. It suits children who can read and count, and you can pause or shorten the game at any time.
“Es hätte etwas komplizierter sein dürfen. Die Rätsel waren immer recht schnell gelöst.”
You receive a mailed game box with child-friendly riddles, directions, facts, and solutions, then guide your family through central Leipzig at your own pace. The route links Augustusplatz, the opera, Gewandhaus, City Skyscraper, Mädlerpassage, Thomaskirche, Old Town Hall, and Auerbachs Keller. There is no guide, and the activity is available only in German.
“Man konnte super seine eigene Zeit wählen und zwischendurch auch mal schnökern”
You and your children follow eight numbered envelopes from Stachus through Munich’s old town, solving riddles while visiting the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, and Viktualienmarkt. The self-guided route takes about 150 minutes, can pause for snacks or photos, and suits families with children aged 6 to 12. No guide is present.
Meet your English-speaking guide by the Louis XIV statue near the Louvre pyramid for a two-hour private treasure hunt. Children ages 3 to 6 or 7 to 12 receive age-matched booklets, solve clues, and explore the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Mona Lisa while adults hear the stories behind the art.
“Perfect pace (fast) for kids. See the highlights and learn a few things you might not have otherwise. Very engaging. Time after to explore on your own too.”
Meet your private art historian at the Louvre for a two-hour treasure hunt built for children ages 3 to 12. Kids receive age-based activity booklets and follow clues to the Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and other highlights. Guides such as Cindy, Marcela, Yaelle, and Philippe keep the visit lively for both children and adults.
“Phillippe was wonderful. Unfortunately my son was very tired, but the adults enjoyed the tour very much and learned a lot.”
Explore Athens with a children’s specialist from Be a Greek as myths become games, riddles, map challenges, and a treasure hunt. The four-hour private walk links the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, National Garden, and Syntagma Square. Guides including Bianca, Antonia, Niki, Effie, and Alexandra have worked with children from ages 3 to 16.
“Our adventure with Bianca is one we will always remember! She made each stop memorable with fun games, challenges, and riddles. My kids learned so much about Ancient Greece and said this was their favorite experience in Athens. We give 5/5 stars to Bianca!”
Follow a guide through Montmartre while children solve riddles about Sacré-Coeur, Picasso, street art, and local legends. The two-hour walk suits children from age 3 through the teen years, with different game levels, free family photos, and help with practical needs along the way. Guides such as Jules, Jeanne, Sasha, and William Morris have led sessions.
“Églantine was a fun, informative guide for our walk around Montmartre. Kids (ages 7 and 9) had a great time -- this was exactly appropriate for their age group.”
You and your children explore the Vatican Museums with a private English-speaking guide, games, stories, and a scavenger hunt matched to ages 3 to 6 or 7 to 12. Guides such as Cecilia, Marcelo, Sara, and Donatella are praised for keeping young children involved through long galleries, with a surprise at the end.
“This tour was great for our family. The scavenger hunt was fun for my 10-year-old daughter. Our guide was very informative and also really nice. I would recommend this tour to anyone with children. It is pretty expensive though. But I feel like a lot of the tours in Italy are expensive.”
Explore Florence with a private, child-focused guide who uses games, trivia, iPads, flash cards, and small prizes to bring the city to life. Walk from the historic center past the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, and the Porcellino before ending near San Lorenzo Market. Guides such as Martina, Rachele, Giovanna, and Ilaria are praised for adapting activities to children from about age five upward.
“Our tour guide, Vanessa, was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was difficult to keep the kids together so many people but we rallied around them and kept them focussed.”
Explore Plaka with an English or Greek-speaking guide, solve smartphone riddles for Athena, collect redeemable gems, eat honey-cinnamon lukumades, and finish with family photos near the Acropolis. Guides including Jo, Maria, Aliki, and Orestis keep the two-hour walk lively, though stairs and uphill sections require comfortable shoes.
“It was great, We had fun solving the clues, eating some Greek specialties, playing and discovering nice places. Thank you Aliki for a great for a great tour!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Passage de Richelieu for a private Louvre visit built around riddles, questions, and a Da Vinci Cryptex. You’ll see major highlights without planning the route yourself, while children stay involved in the hunt. Guides such as Nick tailor the pace and focus to your family.
“amazing!! highly recommend nick all 3 kids were entertained the full two hours! he was very informative and the treasure hunt was fantastic , he was so patient!”
Follow a medieval family feud through Siena using the Questo app. You will solve nine puzzles between Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria della Scala, Piazza del Campo, Fonte Gaia, and other landmarks. The game takes about 60 to 90 minutes, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you want. No guide leads the way.
“We handed the phone over to the teenagers and they had a blast leading us through the scavenger hunt. It came at a time in our trip through Italy when they were getting tired of the walking and the heat. This turned that around! Perfect for families with young teens or for those who would like a unique way to experience lovely Siena.”
Explore Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon with a family-friendly guide who turns French sweets into a treasure hunt. You’ll taste at least seven chocolates, macarons, caramels, mousses, and other treats, with stops that may vary by opening hours. The private tour lasts about two hours, covers roughly 2km, and suits up to four people.
“Tifenn was delightful! She felt like a longtime family friend. She’d done her homework and knew all 6 of our names right off the bat. We have 4 kids, ages 6 through 15 and Tifenn kept them all engaged and involved. It was a highlight to our trip to Paris! Just make sure you show up hungry!”
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