Do I need a guide or GPS?

No. The game provides exact turn-by-turn directions in the app, so you can navigate independently without a map or GPS device.

What if we don't finish in 1.5 hours?

There's no time limit. You can move through the route at your own pace, stopping to explore, take photos, or linger at sites longer.

What are traboules and why are they historically important?

Traboules are secret passageways and hidden courtyards built into Lyon's Renaissance buildings, used by residents—and later by resistance fighters during WWII—to move unseen through the city.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes, it works well for families, though younger children may find the pace tiring. Traboules involve stairs and narrow passages, so comfortable shoes are essential for all ages.

How is this different from a regular walking tour?

It combines the structure of a walking tour with escape-game puzzle mechanics and a treasure-hunt format, so you actively solve clues and uncover stories rather than passively listening to a guide.

What's the physical difficulty level?

The Old Town is hilly with narrow, uneven streets and traboules that require climbing stairs. It's moderately demanding and not suitable for those with significant mobility restrictions or strollers.

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Nazi Escape Exploration Game in Lyon

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Lyon, France

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About this activity

Immerse yourself in Lyon's World War II history through an interactive walking escape game that blends historical storytelling with puzzle-solving across the Old Town's Renaissance architecture and hidden traboules (secret passageways). Navigate narrow streets and grand plazas at your own pace, uncovering the city's resistance legacy while solving location-based clues that reveal untold stories.

Play a city game in Lyon and go on a walking tour filled with vast plazas and narrow streets, vibrant architecture, cosy boutiques, all overflowing with history.

Highlights:
Envision and reenact the terror of being caught by the Nazis
Maneuver through the secret passageways (traboules) and hidden courtyards of Lyon
Admire stunning statues and fountains
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.

Discover Lyon’s fascinating history and attractions while you solve clues around the Old Town. Explore this charming city in France by playing a quest with your friends, significant other, or family.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you answer the questions, the secret story of each place is unlocked.

The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace.

Highlights

✓Explore traboules—Lyon's iconic hidden corridors and courtyards used during WWII
✓Solve interconnected clues that unlock historical narratives at each landmark
✓Self-guided route with exact directions; no map or external guide needed
✓Mix of escape-game mechanics, treasure hunt, and cultural walking tour
✓Discover Renaissance fountains, statues, and atmospheric Old Town streets

Insider tips

★Start early morning to avoid crowds in narrow Old Town lanes and have more time to absorb each location's story
★Wear comfortable walking shoes; traboules involve stairs and uneven surfaces
★Visit on a weekday for a more immersive, quieter experience of WWII-era sites
★Bring a charged phone; the game app provides GPS-free turn-by-turn directions

Good to know

•No time limit—complete the 1.5-hour route at your own pace; you control the speed
•Suitable for small groups (friends, families, couples); collaborative puzzle-solving encouraged
•Traboules and Old Town streets are narrow and hilly; not ideal for strollers or limited mobility
•Weather-dependent activity; bring an umbrella for rainy Lyon days

Who it's for

History enthusiasts and WWII buffs seeking interactive, narrative-driven learningFamilies and friend groups looking for engaging outdoor team-based activitiesSolo travellers and couples wanting a self-guided, flexible city explorationCultural explorers interested in Lyon's Renaissance architecture and hidden urban secrets

Best time to visit

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant walking weather and fewer summer tourists. Mornings are ideal to explore the atmospheric narrow streets and traboules before afternoon crowds gather.

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Reviews

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Laura J.

Jan 2026

Very enjoy, a little local spot off the usual route the best part. Fatima take care us very well, came away with 200+ photos. Thank you so much!

Lucy T.

Jan 2026

our guide Yusuf was nice enough, but a stop the guide added on the fly felt a bit rushed honestly, and expected more, our Crete tour was better value.

Anya C.

Jul 2025

our guide Mehmet really knew their stuff and the bit at the end nobody expects was the highlight. Booked it for my birthday so it wasnt too busy. Perfect for first-timers, and 6 stops in about 3 hours, and used it for our summer trip. Would book again no question.

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