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Follow the Shadows: A Ghostly Hunt in Lyon

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Place des Abbesses, Montmartre.

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇫🇷 Français 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

35-65 mins

You will walk

4200 steps

Total distance

3.2 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Place Saint-Jean
Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, Franţa
Finish point Jardin Pierre Thévenin
22 Bis Rue Pauline-Marie Jaricot, 69005 Lyon, France

About this quest

It’s Halloween. You are 12, out trick-or-treating with friends...but now you’re alone. Lost. Something stirs in the shadows—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 ghosts are waiting.

Highlights

  • Hunt for symbols hidden in Lyon’s ancient buildings and relics

  • Unravel the tragic histories behind gruesome murders and catastrophes

  • Discover Lyon’s best-preserved Roman tomb and its mysterious past

  • Experience a thrilling mix of puzzle-solving, storytelling, and real-world exploration

The mission: Your story in Lyon

It’s Halloween, your favorite night of the year.

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?
  • You can play anytime, but we recommend after sunset
  • Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!

Ratings and Reviews

4.45

933 ratings

5 Stars
58%
4 Stars
29%
3 Stars
12%
2 Stars
0%
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Fabrice Bergallo

03 Jan 2026

Darco

02 Jan 2026
super moment, très bien guidé.

Annie

06 Dec 2025

lucas sco

29 Nov 2025

KREITZ VALERIE

08 Nov 2025
J'ai découvert des lieux incroyables.J'ai adoré

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
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-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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Frequently asked questions

What is Follow the Shadows about?

It’s Halloween, you’re 12, out trick-or-treating, then suddenly you’re alone. Ghostly whispers, lost friends, symbols hidden in Roman ruins—your goal is to solve puzzles and find your way home through a haunted Lyon.

Will I get a good scare, or is it more atmosphere than horror?

More atmosphere. It’s spooky and creepy in a theatrical way, not full-on horror. Shadows, empty streets, mysterious histories—perfect for those who like a chill thrill, not nightmares.

What time of day should I play this for maximum effect?

After sunset is ideal. As dusk falls, the city dimly lights up, shadows grow, and the ghost clues hit harder. But you can play during daylight if evenings don’t work.

Could this be a good outing for friends or an older teen group?

Absolutely. Groups make it richer—you notice weird details together, debate clues, share scares. Teens or friends who like mystery + history will especially enjoy this.

Is this quest okay for families with younger kids?

Probably better for older kids. Some parts are eerie and references to “catastrophes” or “gruesome murders” may be intense. If you do with younger ones, maybe do it earlier in the evening and keep it light.

Do I need to begin at a fixed time or prebooking?

Nope. You can play anytime—“play anytime, any day” is the rule. Start when you want, pause if needed, you’re not tied to a guided schedule.

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