The 11 Treasure Hunts in France to Book First

1.Louvre Guided Treasure Hunt for Families and Kids

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

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.”

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2.Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

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.”

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3.“Old Marseille” district tour and treasure hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Join Eric D. for a 150-minute walking game through Le Panier and Old Marseille. Follow a booklet of riddles from City Hall to Fort Saint Jean, spotting clues in street names, facades, monuments, and urban details. The small group, capped at 10, suits families and adults who want history with a playful twist.

“Interesting way to learn about the city, its origins and acquaint tourists with ambling streets.”

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4.Louvre Museum – Private Family Tour with Da Vinci Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

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!”

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5.Paris Sweet & Chocolate Family Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

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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6.Paris Kids Louvre Treasure Hunt Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $359

Meet your private English-speaking guide at the Louis XIV horse statue by the Louvre Pyramid at 2 pm. Over two hours, children follow a treasure map through selected galleries, with puzzles, questions, videos, and a small gift at the finish. Guides such as Dina, Doina, Lulu, and Bertrand are especially skilled at keeping young children involved while adults learn too.

“We really enjoyed our guided tour. It kept the kids engaged and we learned a lot too. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging with the children. Our guide informed us that the entry process to the museum is evolving so one suggestion would be to meet at a meeting point inside the museum vs outside since it took us almost 20 min to get inside and that ate into some of our tour time.”

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7.Tasty treasure hunt in Lille

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29Best value

This private, self-guided treasure hunt leads you through central Lille in teams of 2 to 8. Pick up a roadbook and map at Souvenirs Lille, then solve city questions while stopping for beer, chocolate, and homemade waffles. The 150-minute route covers 3.4 km and is offered in French or English.

“nous avons passé uneun excellent moment en famille tout en revisitant Lille”

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8.Paris Treasure Hunt – Explore the Seine from Louvre to Eiffel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Follow a self-guided 4.5-kilometer route from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower using a booklet of riddles, maps, answer sheets, and cultural notes. You will pass the Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, and Grand Palais at your own pace, with help available if needed. The activity is offered in English or French and suits families, couples, and small groups.

“We had so much fun with this scavanger hunt. Clues were prepared intelligently. I did with my college and elementary school kids. They both enjoyed. There were questions challenging enough for both of them. It is an exhausting yet very fun activity. If your family is not interested in listening tour guides and up for some challenge go for it. We really loved it.”

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9.Marseille: Hidden Coves Exploration & Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Join Eric D. for a 150-minute, small-group walking game from Catalans Beach through Endoume to Vallon des Auffes. Your booklet leads you through streets, alleys, monuments, facades, and coastal coves with riddles to solve along the way. Expect about 4.5 kilometers, many stairs, sea views, local stories, and a prize for the treasure-hunt winner.

“Interesting and fun for all ages (5+). Eric was great and you can tell he has a real love for Marseille :) If you’re coming in the colder months dress for the wind or you’ll suffer! Ha. Beautiful city. Thank you, Eric :)”

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10.Treasure Hunt & Walking Tour “Secret Weapon X”

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Start at Play-In, 59 Rue de Rivoli, then collect a backpack of maps, boxes, books, and tools for a private outdoor escape game. Follow clues through central Paris, pause at major monuments, and solve a fictional mission linked to Marie Curie. Choose French or English, play at your own pace, and bring friends or family.

“Thank you for coming to play our game! We are glad you enjoyed it.”

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11.Aix Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Explore Aix-en-Provence on foot through a guided treasure hunt led in English or French by Edouard or Ted. Follow clues to fountains, churches, medieval remains, French gardens, and places linked to Cézanne and Zola. The two-hour route ends with a small Provençal prize, often calissons.

“Persönliche Tour durch Altstadt mit Empfehlungen des Guide.”

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