Historic Ghent: The Lottery Hunt
4.08182 Reviews522 people have played this questRediscover works of art and their authors in an entertaining way. Follow in the footsteps of power-hungry people who tried to take control of this important city.
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Unlock · €6.99Live in Ghent? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
70-100 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Kouter 172 whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Gravensteen and see where you land on the Ghent leaderboard.
Highlights
Find out why people from Ghent often wear nooses around their necks and how the tradition started.
Learn about the industrial revolution and how it connects to Napoleon.
Feel the clash between Calvinists and the Spanish Empire.
Discover Jacob van Artevelde, a rich merchant who rose to the top only to come crashing back down.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Gravensteen
Saint Michael's Church
Ratings and Reviews
182 ratings
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You're a Ghent
A note from Belgicaaccesible
“I'm a tour guide that loves Belgium and the famous people that were here in the history. I also think about accessibility in my games”
The mission: Your story in Ghent
Beat the best: Top Ghent explorers
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Ghent a guided city tour?
Is this experience self-guided?
How many accesses does our group need?
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Ghent
Historic Ghent: The Lottery Hunt is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Kouter 172 and finishes at Gravensteen over 3.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 85 min; 3.4 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, Dutch, Spanish.
