Follow the Shadows: A Ghostly Hunt in Lyon
It’s Halloween night in Lyon—a city cloaked in shadow and whispers. You’ve just turned 12, finally allowed out with friends… but now you’re alone. Lost. The candy is gone, your feet are tired, and the streets have grown eerily quiet. In the distance, the cathedral looms, dark and mysterious. Something stirs in the silence—are you being watched… or guided?
In this chilling real-world adventure, you’ll follow ghostly clues, solve puzzles hidden in Lyon’s historic heart, and discover a path home through courage and clever thinking. Perfect to play with friends or family, this quest turns a walk into a spine-tingling memory. Ready to face the unknown and find your way back? The spirits are waiting.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
French, English
Highlights
Hunt for hidden symbols and spooky details on Lyon’s ancient buildings.
Discover Lyon’s best-preserved Roman tomb and its haunting past.
Unravel the mysterious legacy of the 13th Bishop of Lyon.
A thrilling mix of puzzle-solving, storytelling, and real-world exploration.
Storyline
You have just turned 12 and have finally been allowed a night out in town, to go trick-or-treating with friends. But, in the rush of the festivities, you lose them and now have to find your way home alone.
It’s midnight, the streets empty. You feel exhausted after hours of fruitless searching. In front of you rises the cathedral, dark and imposing, while chilly whispers brush past your ear.
Can you trust supernatural forces to guide you home?
Experience's route
Starting point Place Saint-Jean
Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, FranţaFinish point Jardin Pierre Thévenin
22 Bis Rue Pauline-Marie Jaricot, 69005 Lyon, FrancePlaces you will visit
10
It will take you
35-65 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Fourvière Catastrophe Plaque
Place Saint-Jean
- Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- No attractions ticket(s) required
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
French, English