The 15 Treasure Hunts in Paris That Earn Their Hour

1.Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Paris Treasure Hunt – Explore the Seine from Louvre to Eiffel

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

Follow a 4.5-kilometer trail from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower using a booklet of riddles, maps, and cultural notes. You solve clues at the Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, and Grand Palais without an app or guide, with help available if needed.

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

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

You follow a treasure map through central Paris, opening boxes and solving physical puzzles tied to a secret mission involving Marie Curie. The private, French or English game begins at Play-In on Rue de Rivoli and suits families, friends, and parties.

“Activité fort sympathique. Manque un aspect historique des bâtiments. Il aurait été intéressant d'avoir un enregistrement à charger sur le téléphone qui raconte l'histoire des bâtiments en plus et/ou de lier plus à la vraie Histoire de Marie Cury. Le scénario est perfectible.”

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7.Treasure Hunt in Paris – From the Panthéon to the Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Follow a two-hour Paris mystery from the Panthéon to the Louvre with a booklet, map, riddles, and cultural notes. Marion provides help when needed, while you explore the Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame, Place Dauphine, Pont Neuf, and Pont des Arts without an app or required guide.

“Marion was so lovely! She was so flexible with our family and our late start. She was helpful throughout the hunt and wonderful with my kids. Such a FUN way to see the sights and learn more about France. My teens and young kids loved solving the puzzles and finding things throughout the treasure hunt and they especially loved cracking the code at the end! Thank you, Marion, for a great experience!”

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8.Paris Louvre : Private Treasure Hunt for Families or groups

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 2 hours

You and your private guide follow clues through the Louvre to find a hidden poisonous vial. The two-hour hunt includes museum tickets, a booklet, and stops at the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Guides speak English or French, with Hugo and Lisa earning especially warm praise from families.

“The kids that were 9 years old loved it, the 3 year old didn’t at all..”

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9.Family Treasure Hunt in Montmartre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You and your children explore Montmartre through a two-hour treasure hunt, starting near Anvers and ending at Place des Abbesses. Each child receives an activity booklet, with clues leading past Sacré-Coeur, Place du Tertre, artist landmarks, animal sculptures, and a final café stop.

“This was a nice little tour, but not spectacular. We met the guide at the designated spot. We climbed up to Sacre Coeur, through he cathedral, and around the neighborhood. The guide gave my son a little book with clues and things to look for along the route. That definitely helped to keep his attention. It was pretty hard for us all to hear the guide when we were walking, because she did a lot of talking while leading us and facing away from us, or to the side. Plus, her voice didnt carry very much. It was definitely a nice walk but had a lot of hills, as expected…”

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10.Montmartre Treasure Hunt — Fun and Cultural Investigation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Starting near Anvers, this three-hour self-guided game leads you through Montmartre’s cobbled lanes, Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, vineyards, and Moulin Rouge. Marion and the From Paris With Fun team provide help if needed. You get a booklet, map, clues, answer sheets, and no app to download.

“A wonderful afternoon with my daugthers (10 and 5 years old) ! Marion is friendly and fun, and she knows everything about Montmartre !”

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11.Family-friendly treasure hunt at Opera Garnier

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews

You and up to four companions explore the Opéra Garnier on a 90-minute private treasure hunt. A licensed English or French guide leads children through grand halls, Phantom of the Opera legends, and clues tied to a missing ballerina costume. Tickets are included, but strollers and large bags are not allowed.

“Anne-Laure was fascinating and very kind to the children, thank you!!!”

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12.Paris Covered Passages Treasure Hunt — Self-guided Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Follow a game booklet through Paris’s covered passages, solving clues among antique shops, mosaics, old signs, and grand domes. You start at Passage Verdeau and finish in the Palais Royal gardens. The activity is self-guided in English, with Marion connected to the welcoming experience.

“A beautiful walk in lesser known places of Paris. Puzzles not always easy to solve but we also learned things and discovered beautiful places. Thank you to Marion for her Welcoming and patience! Congratulations on that puzzle! A beautiful meeting!Auto-translated”

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13.Treasure Hunt in Le Marais, Historic Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Follow a detective story through Le Marais with riddles, clues, and cultural facts. Choose a self-guided booklet or a weekday morning tour with a host such as Marion. The two-hour outdoor route visits Place des Vosges, Rue des Rosiers, the National Archives gardens, and the Stravinsky Fountain.

“Great tour with lots of interesting information about the city and fun riddles (sometimes quite difficult as well;)) Would definitely recommend it!”

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14.Montmartre: Private Treasure Hunt for Families and Kids

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Anvers metro station for a two-hour private hunt through Montmartre. Children get activity booklets, solve riddles about Picasso, Dalí, windmills, vineyards, and cabarets, ride the cable-car, and receive a gift at the end.

“Natalie was absolutely amazing with the kids and very informative. We really enjoyed the experience. It was a beautiful walk as well.”

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15.Marais Treasure Hunt & Discovery — Self-guided Paris Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Explore the Marais with a paper game booklet, map, riddles, and local stories. Starting near Saint-Paul Church, you’ll follow a mystery through Place des Vosges, the Jewish Quarter, and Rue des Francs-Bourgeois. Marion and the local team provide a welcome and help if needed, but you solve the case on your own.

“Super well organized in a very nice neighborhood, we had a great time. What a pleasure to find the puzzles, we don't want to stop”

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