Emily in Paris: The Secret Penpal
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
65-95 mins
You will walk
6960 steps
Total distance
5.3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Place de l'Estrapade whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 11 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Palais Garnier and see where you land on the Paris leaderboard.
Highlights
Learn about the grisly history of a picturesque square in the Latin Quarter
Find out how long it would take you to see all of the art in the Louvre
Proclaim your love on the love lock bridge
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Palais Garnier
Luxembourg Gardens
Ratings and Reviews
39 ratings
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Ola Jańczak
Daniela Claudia Sasu
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A note from Questo Originals
“The Questo Originals are a collection of games created or curated by Questo editors. These include also the first games that were built in Questo, in a time when the platform wasn't still open to other creators.”
The mission: Your story in Paris
After hundreds of letters from your French pen pal, you receive one that breaks your heart – “I cannot write to you any longer, it’s too hard to love you from such a great distance.” You never got a chance to tell them how you feel about them, so you decide to do something crazy – hey, it’s for love.
You hop on a plane and fly out to Paris, hoping to meet your pen pal and tell them their feelings are reciprocated in person.
Beat the best: Top Paris explorers
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Emily in Paris experience?
Is this experience self-guided?
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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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN PARIS
A history-led way to explore Paris
Emily in Paris: The Secret Penpal is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Paris to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Place de l'Estrapade and finishes at Palais Garnier over 5.3 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 80 min; 5.3 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
