The 15 Best Escape Games in Paris

1.Palais Garnier Mystery Game with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 400 reviews · from $32Our pick

Enter the Palais Garnier for a 90-minute Arsène Lupin mystery game. With your team, use a roadbook and pencil to investigate the secret of Count Cagliostro while admiring the theater’s ornate rooms. French and English options are available, with special access to some closed areas.

“Une façon originale de visiter un lieu mythique ! Un agréable moment je le recommande avec des jeunes adultes ou des ado ! Merci Mme Lupin pour votre visite !”

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2.Who Killed Victor ? Escape Game at Père Lachaise Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

At Père Lachaise, you will help Victor find peace by tracing clues, solving riddles, and identifying his murderer. Guides such as Max, Prince, and Kara lead the two-hour game in French or English, mixing cemetery stories with a playful team challenge.

“The tour was fantastic and informative. It's always fun when a tour guide isn't afraid to act a little sassy! I'd recommend this tour to others. Just dont believe Prince if he tells you he's 180cm tall (5'11). He's 175cm (5'9) ;).”

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3.Escape game in Montmartre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $41Top rated

Explore Montmartre with a host such as Jeanne, Sacha, or Ewen as your game master. Solve riddles at Sacré-Coeur, Place du Tertre, the vineyard, Maison Rose, and lesser-known corners. Expect a two-hour outdoor puzzle walk, optional free photos, and a possible surprise gift.

“Excellent guide, souriant, professionnel et sympathique. Belle découverte de montmartre. On recommande.😜👍”

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4.Escape Hunt Paris, Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Meet at 5 Rue de Hanovre for a private, English-language escape game lasting about 60 minutes. You’ll work only with your own group, guided by a helpful host in a carefully decorated setting. Choose your challenge with care if you are new to escape rooms.

“The Lady who hosted us was very professional, very sweet, and very helpful. We booked a hard game so we didnt finish on time( we never tried escape rooms before) ,but we genuinely enjoyed the experience ! we are definitely coming back with a bigger group to try an easier escape room, then build up from there :)”

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5.Escape game on the Île de la Cité

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $39

Explore the Île de la Cité through a two-hour outdoor escape game led by a nearby game master. Solve riddles at Notre-Dame, Place Dauphine, Sainte-Chapelle, and lesser-known corners, with optional photos and a small gift at the finish.

“In the heart of the City island, in the surroundings of 'NotreDame', you will surely enjoy this escape game. It is a great outdoor game to discover the monuments, the History of Paris and its stories. Your game master will be nearby, ready to lend you a hand, if necessary, or take beautiful photos for your souvenirs!”

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6.Romantic Montmartre: Paris Lost Lovers Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow an English-language mobile quest from 57 Boulevard de Clichy to Sacré-Cœur. You’ll solve 11 clues tied to the love story of Q and M, find famous and lesser-known Montmartre spots, and pause for coffee or photos. There is no guide, so download the game before you start.

“It was fun to do with a family. You only need to buy 1 ticket though as you only use 1 phone. We saw things and places we would have not seen without this game.”

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7.Escape Game in the Covered Passages in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $39

Meet at 31 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre for a two-hour puzzle walk through Paris covered passages near Rue de Richelieu. A Game Master guides pairs or groups, with booklets, historic details, professional photos, and a small prize for the winner. Guides may include Raphaële or Romain.

“Nos 2 équipes se sont amusés, affrontés et découverts les petits détails des Passages de Paris grâce aux livrets qui fourmillent d'informations. Le guide nous a accompagné et stimulé tout au long du parcours. Heureux moment en famille !”

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8.Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

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

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.”

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9.Escape game inside the Sacré-Coeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $42

Spend about two hours solving roughly 20 riddles inside and around Sacré-Coeur. Guides such as Sacha, Ewen, Max, and Maya add clear cultural context, help when needed, take free group photos, and offer a surprise gift if you crack the code.

“Very nice learning’s and this during a game around and in the basilisk of Sacré Coeur. Sacha our guide is certainly recommended.”

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10.Kids/teens escape game in Montmartre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $41

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!”

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11.Paris Murder Mystery: Death on the Seine Quest and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Follow a 19th-century Paris murder mystery from Place du Carrousel to Île de la Cité. Your phone guides nine puzzles linked to landmarks such as the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame. Pause when needed, use hints, and finish near 18 Rue Chanoinesse.

“We got to see some important sites whilst solving the mystery. Unfortunately building works hid several clues”

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

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

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.”

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13.Paris Sweet & Chocolate Family Treasure Hunt

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

Follow a kid-friendly chocolate expert through Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon for at least seven tastings, from macarons and salted butter caramel to mousse and ice cream. Guides such as Tifenn, Nathalie, Amy, and Marie keep children involved while sharing Paris food and neighborhood history.

“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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14.Outdoor Escape Game in Paris : The Stone of Nicolas Flamel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $51

Join Thibaut for a three-hour English-language escape game and treasure hunt on Île de la Cité. Use an old map, manuscript, and other artifacts to solve riddles tied to Paris landmarks, architecture, and lesser-known corners. The game starts and ends at Place Louis Lépine.

“Thibaut is a very nice gentleman and very creative with his game, it was entertaining for both adults and children. We had fun discovering facts and places while learning about France’s history and seeing Paris architecture from the Île de la Cité area. This is a mix of escape game and treasure hunt put into a nice story to solve riddles based on physical clues you need to observe around the city. We had a bag of artifacts to help us visually identify what was needed to solve the challenges, such as an old map, a manuscript, few other objects we used as clues… and we could solve them all.…”

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15.Paris Kids Louvre Treasure Hunt Private Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre pyramid for a two-hour private treasure hunt. Children use an English booklet to find art, mummies, and clues, while guides such as Dina, Doina, Lulu, and Bertrand keep adults involved too. Reserved entry and a small gift are included.

“This tour was worth every single cent. Our lovely guide made the Louvre so interesting for our kids, while still keeping us adults invested as well. She had a way with kids and presented things as a fun challenge and asked thought provoking questions. We were so absolutely impressed with her!”

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