7 Treasure Hunts in France to Build an Evening Around

1.Louvre Guided Treasure Hunt for Families and Kids

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

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.”

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2.Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

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

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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3.“Old Marseille” district tour and treasure hunt

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

Join Eric D. for a 150-minute, small-group walking game through Marseille’s Le Panier district. Use his booklet to solve clues about streets, facades, monuments, and urban details, then finish near Fort Saint-Jean. The route covers about 4.5 km and includes some stairs.

“Une superbe visite avec un guide passionné et passionnant.Je recommande vivement . Arnaud”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Tasty treasure hunt in Lille

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

Follow a French or English roadbook through central Lille, solving city questions as you walk from Place du Général de Gaulle to Rue des 7 Agaches. Along the 150-minute route, stop for three tastings: local beer, chocolate, and homemade waffles. The private game suits groups of 2 to 8.

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

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