France · Storytelling Tours

Lyon: Croix-Rousse Highlights Exploration Game

2 Hours Round trip from Lyon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Play as Guignol the puppet in a story-led city exploration game
  • 02 Solve clues on your phone as you walk through Croix-Rousse
  • 03 Discover landmarks like Opéra National and the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
  • 04 Explore hidden spots including traboules, courtyards, and viewpoints
  • 05 Learn about Lyon’s silk workers through the unfolding story
  • 06 Enjoy a flexible self-guided experience at your own pace

Discover Lyon’s Croix-Rousse in a different way with a self-guided exploration game that blends storytelling, sightseeing, and puzzle-solving. Step into the role of Guignol the puppet as you follow clues through the city, unlocking the next chapter of the story at each stop.

Along the way, you’ll visit a mix of well-known landmarks and lesser-known corners, including Opéra National, Place Sathonay, and the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. Designed as a mix of walking tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt, this experience lets you explore at your own pace using your phone.

Discover Lyon’s Croix-Rousse in a different way with a self-guided exploration game that blends storytelling, sightseeing, and puzzle-solving.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Lyon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

You will begin at Opéra National. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Cour des Moirages. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at "La Mère Brazier" Restaurant. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 5 Rue Royale Traboule. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Rue des Fantasques Viewpoint. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Ememem’s Piece. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Traboule and Cour des Voraces. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Rue des Tables Claudiennes Stairs. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place Sathonay. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 12 Rue Fernand Rey Courtyard. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at Fresque des Lyonnais. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lyon 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.

What's Not Included

  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • - Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
  • - Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free):
  • - Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lyon, FR
Tour start
Lyon, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Lyon.

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