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Bordeaux Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Bordeaux, France
2hDurationNo, German, Hi, Sv, Fi, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Mandarin, El, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hu, Spanish, Cs, Uk, Japanese, Zh-CN, Pl, Da, Ro, Dutch, TrOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore central Bordeaux on foot with a self-guided scavenger hunt that utilizes an app to provide phone-based riddles leading you between significant landmarks. This experience allows for flexible starting times and has no fixed schedule. The scavenger hunt is designed for families, couples, and friend groups, accommodating any size. Participants will follow clues to notable sites such as the Grand-Théâtre, Grosse Cloche, and Place de la Bourse, which highlight the city's historical evolution from medieval to 18th-century architecture. Photo challenges at the Miroir d'Eau add a competitive element to your visit. The activity typically lasts around 2 hours and is available in 24 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Participants can select their preferred language when starting the game in the app. Note that this experience allows for completion at your own pace with no time constraints.

What's included / not included

Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legendsTotal flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sightsThis is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Good to know

  • Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code

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