Outdoor Things to Do in Paris
Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.
Explore Paris on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow app-guided clues up the lanes of Montmartre, along the Seine past Notre-Dame, and into the hidden courtyards of the Marais. Murder mysteries, lost history, and the stories behind the world's most-visited city, all at your own pace, no guide, no booking.
How it works
All quests in Paris
- Romantic Adventure
Romantic Montmartre: Lost Lovers Paris
2 km | Avg. time: 71 min
Medium4.7 (3088 reviews) Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Paris
2.5 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.44 (41 reviews)Ghosts of Paris: Mona Lisa Murder Mystery
2.9 km | Avg. time: 51 min
4.46 (654 reviews)- Romantic Adventure
Romantic Paris: A Forbidden Love Adventure along the Seine
4.2 km | Avg. time: 101 min
4.57 (153 reviews) Mystical Paris: A History of Magic
3.6 km | Avg. time: 61 min
4.5 (68 reviews)Paris: La Belle Epoque
3.6 km | Avg. time: 65 min
4.31 (45 reviews)
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Ways to explore Paris with Questo
One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.
As a scavenger hunt
Solve clues and puzzles at real Paris landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.
See all Paris scavenger huntsAs a self-guided walking tour
A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.
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Frequently asked questions
How do self-guided walking tours in Paris work?
How many walking tours are available in Paris?
Do I need to book a walking tour in Paris in advance?
What makes Questo quests a more exciting way to see Paris than typical walking tours?
Quests turn sightseeing into storytelling. Rather than just listening to facts, you walk through neighborhoods like Montmartre or along the Seine, solving puzzles that unveil hidden stories, local legends, and secret corners—turning every street into part of an interactive adventure.
I'm visiting Paris as a couple—what’s the most romantic thing to do here?
The Romantic Montmartre: Lost Lovers quest is a perfect choice. You’ll retrace a fleeting, magical love story across Montmartre’s winding lanes—from Sacré-Cœur views to painter-filled squares—uncovering clues and sharing moments in the city of romance.
Any evening activity that combines mystery and sightseeing?
Try Ghosts of Paris: Murder Mystery Walking Tour & Escape Game. It’s a nighttime adventure where you solve a chilling murder case tied to the Mona Lisa’s mysterious fate. Expect atmospheric streets, stunning backdrops like Notre Dame, and a thrilling storyline that plays out at your pace.
What are the must-see Paris landmarks included in the quests?
- Romantic Montmartre takes you past landmarks like Sacré-Cœur, Wall of Love, and Montmartre’s historic café spots.
- Ghosts of Paris leads you along the Seine, past Gothic Notre Dame, Jardin des Tuileries, and other sites rich in history and mystery
How long do the quests take and how do I start?
Each quest lasts about 90 minutes, though pace may vary based on breaks or sightseeing stops. Just download the Questo app, begin whenever you like, and pause anytime—for a café stop or a photo—before resuming the story.
Are these quests child-friendly? Could families enjoy them?
Yes! The Romantic Montmartre quest is perfectly suitable for families exploring together, with its scenic route and light-hearted storyline. The murder mystery is best saved for older teens or adults seeking atmospheric thrills.
Explore Paris on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow app-guided clues up the lanes of Montmartre, along the Seine past Notre-Dame, and into the hidden courtyards of the Marais. Murder mysteries, lost history, and the stories behind the world's most-visited city, all at your own pace, no guide, no booking.
About Paris
The quests cover a real spread of moods. Some are romantic trails built for two, some are murder-mystery and ghost-hunt stories you piece together as you walk, and others are lighter neighborhood discoveries that mix local history with puzzles. You set the pace yourself, so you can stop whenever something catches your eye.
Along the way you cross the Paris people picture and the Paris they tend to miss. Routes pass icons like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame and Montmartre, then slip into quieter corners such as Le Marais, Place des Vosges and the Pont des Arts. A few local notes worth keeping: people have queued for the falafel at L'As du Fallafel on rue des Rosiers since 1979, rue Saint-Dominique frames the Eiffel Tower between its cafes far better than the crowded Trocadero across the river, and the Coulee verte Rene-Dumont lets you walk a planted railway viaduct high above the eastern streets.
Questo's Paris quests are rated 4.61★ across 1029 player reviews, so you are starting from routes that real players have already walked and liked.
It works for couples on a date, families keeping kids curious, friends in friendly competition, or solo travelers who would rather wander than be led. Pick a story, step outside, and let Paris unfold one clue at a time.
