Private Family Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité Mystery Hunt, Paris

Follow clues and solve mysteries on this kid-friendly scavenger hunt across Paris' historic river island.

Overview

The Île de la Cité turns into a playground of discovery on this interactive 2.5-hour Parisian adventure. Led by an engaging, kid-friendly private guide, you'll explore the Seine's historic river island, uncovering secret clues and hidden symbols along the way. Visit landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Palais de Justice, wander through colorful flower markets and cross ancient bridges, and search for your final clue among the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle

Highlights

  • Set off on a kid-friendly treasure hunt across Île de la Cité with a private guide 
  • Loop your way around the tiny Parisian river island as you collect hidden symbols and ciphers
  • Venture into the newly reopened Notre-Dame and cross the ancient Pont Neuf
  • Search for hidden clues in the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle

Know before you go

Duration
2h 30m
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private

What you'll do

Put on your walking shoes and thinking caps as you meet your private guide at Paris' Île de la Cité and set off on this 2.5-hour family adventure. With a special booklet as your map, you'll follow your engaging, kid-friendly guide across this tiny Parisian island, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and learning plenty of fascinating medieval history as you race between famous landmarks like Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.

Along the way, you'll learn about Notre-Dame's devastating fire and the thrilling rescue of its many treasures, and pass the mighty Conciergerie to hear about its dark history as a prison during the French Revolution. Wind through the fragrant stalls of the Marché aux Fleurs (the island's colorful flower market), and cross the legendary Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris. Your sleuthing will eventually take you to Sainte-Chapelle, where this Gothic masterpiece's stained glass holds the clues to unlock the treasure chest and solve the mystery!

What's included

  • Kid-friendly private guide
  • Booklet for kids
  • Entry to Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle
Your guide will enter with you, but since Notre-Dame is an active place of worship, guiding inside is not permitted. The explanations will be given beforehand, and then you'll walk through the cathedral together in silence. Please note that there may be a short wait to enter, as access is free and there are no skip-the-line tickets.

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