1 / 5Bordeaux Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
About this activity
This adventure tours is one of the standout things to do in Bordeaux, France. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €20 per person. Solve a detective murder mystery on foot in Bordeaux, from Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'eau into the old town.
Place de la Bourse is the meeting point, on the riverfront in Bordeaux with the Palais de la Bourse at your back and the Miroir d'eau in front of it. From the quay the trail turns away from the water into the old town and out to Place Gambetta. It is a self-guided walking tour with a murder to solve, and Bordeaux supplies the setting.
The centre of Bordeaux is flat and largely given over to pedestrians, which keeps the walking easy for families with children and for anyone playing at a slow pace. One ticket covers a team of up to four people sharing a phone; a larger group takes several tickets and plays as separate teams. Solo players do fine. There is no guide, no group to keep up with and no fixed start time.
How to play
The setup is short and it is the same whichever day you play.
- Book the City Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
The case is the murder of Balthasar. You work through coded messages, photo tasks and the statements of digital characters whose versions of events do not match. One clue puts a suspect near the Monument aux Girondins, another has him standing by the water the whole evening. Sorting out which account holds up is most of the work.
More than one team makes it a competition, which is why it works for teambuilding as well as for a day out with friends. Pause when you want, eat something, and return to the clue you left open. The final answer is given in Bordeaux.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 37 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Bordeaux is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular adventure tours slots in Bordeaux sell out.