Secrets of Tongeren Self-Guided Exploration Game Tour

The wind moves softly through Tongeren’s ancient square, where stone remembers what empires tried to forget. Beneath the gaze of a towering statue, Ambiorix returns, not as legend, but as a restless spirit. Once a fierce leader who defied Rome itself, he now stands incomplete, his story fractured, his voice fading. The city hums with life around you, cafés clatter, footsteps echo over cobblestones, but something vital is missing. His sword, the symbol of rebellion, has vanished into the layers of history. 

You follow his whispers through narrow streets and hidden corners, where every wall holds a secret and every monument carries scars of conquest. Tongeren reveals itself piece by piece, Roman ruins, quiet alleys, and proud relics of resistance. With each step, the past pushes closer to the present. This is not just a search for steel, but for identity, for a story buried beneath centuries of silence. And when the blade is finally restored, something shifts. The rebel stands whole again, his legend no longer just carved in stone, but alive in the streets you’ve walked. The city breathes differently now, as if it remembers. And perhaps, it remembers you too. Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish. 

What is the Secrets of Tongeren Exploration Game? 

This is a self-guided GPS-based City Game that always takes place in the city’s historic center. It is a fun, interactive way to explore the city by solving puzzles, cracking riddles, and completing photo challenges. Along the way, players will learn about Tongeren’s history, culture, and unique facts. The game is ideal for visitors and locals alike, and suitable for both solo players and groups. 

Important Information 

- Difficulty level: intermediate 

- Duration: 2 hours 

- Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets) 

- Choose a start date/time when booking, but start the game whenever you want 

- Required: smartphone with internet connection 

What is unique about the game? 

The Secrets of Tongeren Exploration Game focuses on the unique experience of discovering hidden spots while combining sightseeing with a game. Highlights include the statue of Ambiorix in the Grote Markt with its commanding presence, the Gallo-Roman Museum on the main square, the Basilica of Our Lady towering over the skyline, the Medieval Moerenpoort Gate guarding the old town, and the UNESCO Tongeren Beguinage, each offering a different window into Tongeren's layers of history. The game is suitable for solo play for personal excitement, or with a group for a shared experience. Players will solve a variety of challenges including fun puzzles, tricky questions, riddles, and photo tasks in order to score as many points as possible, gain extra clues, and ultimately solve the final puzzle. Players can pause the game at any time and continue whenever they like. You can compete for a spot on the leaderboard and the game can be played competitively for team-building. 

How to play 

After booking, players will receive an email containing a direct play link. They go to the start location provided and can begin the game right away. The game can be paused and resumed later.