Worldwide · FAMILY ESCAPE GAMES
Rooms and trails built so a nine-year-old solves something rather than watching adults solve everything. These 15 are compared on age suit, difficulty and how quickly the game master steps in when the team stalls.
You guide your children through Hamburg’s Speicherstadt and port using eight sealed puzzle envelopes. Follow clues from Kornhausbrücke past the Elbphilharmonie area, Magellan Terraces, museum ships, and Landungsbrücken. The box is mailed to you, with no guide on site and freedom to pause or continue another day.
Take your family or school class on a self-guided 4.5-kilometer hunt through central Berlin. Starting at Alexanderplatz, you solve eight puzzle envelopes as clues lead to the TV Tower, Cathedral, Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, and Potsdamer Platz. The mailed box includes directions, facts, and solutions, with no guide or entry fees included.
You and your children follow a box of numbered riddles through Dresden’s Old Town, from Theaterplatz to the Frauenkirche, Brühl’s Terrace, the Royal Palace, and Zwinger. There is no guide, so you set the pace, pause for food or photos, and let children aged about 5 to 12 lead the way.
“Es hätte etwas komplizierter sein dürfen. Die Rätsel waren immer recht schnell gelöst.”
You lead your family through Leipzig with a mailed scavenger hunt box, solving child-friendly riddles at Augustusplatz, the Gewandhaus, Mädlerpassage, Thomaskirche, and Auerbachs Keller. Plan about three hours, pause whenever needed, and note that the game is self-guided, German-language, and does not include attraction tickets.
“Man konnte super seine eigene Zeit wählen und zwischendurch auch mal schnökern”
You receive a mailed box with eight envelopes of riddles, directions, historical notes, and child-friendly facts. Start at Stachus whenever you like, then solve clues through Munich’s old town, pausing for photos, snacks, or breaks. The route suits families with children ages 6 to 12.
Meet your English-speaking guide near the Louvre pyramid for a private two-hour treasure hunt built for children ages 3 to 6 or 7 to 12. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus of Milo, and Winged Victory while kids solve clues, draw, and collect cards.
“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.”
Guide your family through the Louvre’s Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, and Winged Victory with a private art historian and age-based activity booklets. Guides such as Cindy, Justine, Yaelle, and Philippe keep children involved while adults get clear context. The two-hour visit ends inside the museum.
“Fantastic experience with Marcella. We got to see the highlights and we were engrossed throughout. Really peeked the interest of me children. Highly recommend.”
Take your family on a private, four-hour mythology hunt through central Athens. A children’s specialist such as Bianca, Antonia, Niki, or Effie uses riddles, challenges, maps, stories, and activity materials to guide kids from the Temple of Olympian Zeus to Syntagma Square. No attraction admissions are included.
“My sons were very interested in Greek mythology and Bianca made learning more so much fun! She was wonderful and we all enjoyed the tour greatly!”
You and your children explore Montmartre with a host while solving age-appropriate riddles about art, architecture, and local stories. Guides such as Jules, Sasha, Jeanne, and William have led families through the game, with free photos and help with practical needs along the way.
“Sasha was great at showing us the area, guiding the kids the right way, being flexible and patient! Thank you!”
Take your family through the Vatican Museums with a private English-speaking guide, child-friendly games, and scavenger hunts for ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 12. Expect the Vatican Gardens, Carriage Gallery, Gallery of Maps, and a surprise for the children, with tickets paid separately in cash.
“With a three year old and six year old, the tour was absolutely fantastic for our party! Our guide kept the six year old fully engaged for almost three hours. Should we stop over in Rome in the near future, we’ll be using the same guide service for other attractions in Rome!!”
You’ll visit St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a private English-speaking guide, using skip-the-line entry and a children’s treasure hunt. Valentina and Jorge are named guides, and children ages 5 to 10 receive an activity booklet, coloring pens, maps, and prizes.
“Excellent tour of St. Mark's and Doge's Palace. Our tour guide Valentina was very engaged with our 9 and 11-yr old kids. She had a "Mary Poppins" bag with so much of wonderful surprises. The kids loved role playing as the Doge and the Lion. The treasure hunt was very engaging for them. In the end she also gave us some great recommendations for food options in town. All in all very satisfied.”
Explore Florence with a kid-focused private guide such as Martina, Rachele, Giovanna, or Ilaria. Over about two hours, your family sees the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Porcellino while solving clues, answering trivia, and collecting points. The walk ends near San Lorenzo Market.
“Our first visit to Florence as a family and the kids really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Valeria, was full of good energy, humor and knowledge and kept the kids really engaged throughout the 2.5 hour tour. Thank you!”
You’ll help Athena defeat Poseidon through smartphone riddles, guided walks, and landmark stops in Plaka. Guides such as Jo and Maria bring the myths to life, while lukumades, gem rewards, and Acropolis photos keep the two-hour hunt lively for families.
“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 a licensed English-speaking guide at Passage de Richelieu for a two-hour private Louvre visit built around a Da Vinci treasure hunt. Kids solve riddles with a supplied cryptex while adults see major works, including the Mona Lisa, with pre-booked admission and headphones.
“Nick was an excellent guide. He tailored the tour to my son’s interests and provided fascinating background information on many of the pieces we saw. He had a nice sense of humor and easy demeanor. We would recommend his tour to anyone.”
You follow a self-guided story through medieval Siena, beginning at Piazza del Duomo and passing Santa Maria della Scala, Piazza del Campo, Fonte Gaia, and Palazzo Tolomei. The English-language app includes nine puzzles, works offline, and lets your group pause, explore, and continue at its own pace.
“Interessante soffermarsi su alcuni dettagli della città. Amplierei alcune informazioni storiche una volta risolti i vari enigmi.”
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