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Highlights
- Transform Lille's historic center into a playful adventure using the Explorial app to explore hidden alleys and courtyards alongside friends or family.
- Begin at Place du Général de Gaulle, open the Explorial app on your Android device, and follow interactive prompts on your own schedule for a flexible experience.
- Navigate through Grand-Place, Vieux-Lille, Place-aux-Oignons, Îlot-Comtesse, and The Colonne-de-la-Déesse with clear hints guiding you along the way.
- Engage in solving riddles and trivia to earn points, access fascinating stories and legends while spending approximately two hours exploring Lille's charm.
Your Experience
Start a self-guided city walking tour of Lille paired with an app-based scavenger hunt featuring riddles, trivia, and approximately 2 hours of exploration. This interactive experience combines history and local culture as you navigate the city on your own schedule.
Getting started
To begin, download the Explorial app for free on either iOS or Android devices and ensure that your data is active. Once set up, initiate the self-guided tour whenever convenient by following in-app instructions. The app will guide you through Lille's streets as you explore at a pace comfortable to you.
Grand-Place (Place du Général de Gaulle)
Your journey starts at Place du Général de Gaulle, also known as the Grand-Place, one of Lille’s central squares and an important city landmark.
Features
- Use the Explorial app to engage in interactive riddles and trivia that introduce you to the Grand-Place and its vicinity.
- Navigate using clear hints and map guidance provided by the app, collecting points as part of a competitive scoring system while exploring nearby streets.
- Discover stories, historical insights, and local legends tied to landmarks like Colonne de la Déesse during your exploration of this area.
Vieux-Lille
The tour continues from the Grand-Place into Vieux-Lille, known for its historic charm with narrow streets, gables, and traditional estaminets.
Features
- Solve app-based riddles and trivia that spotlight the architecture of Vieux-Lille as you walk through this district.
- Rely on hints and map guidance from the app to explore on your own schedule, following a set route within Vieux-Lille.
- Learn about local stories, history, and legends specific to this area while earning points for correct answers in the scoring system.
Place-aux-Oignons
Your walk leads you to Place-aux-Oignons, a quaint square nestled within Vieux-Lille where several challenges await.
Features
- Access interactive riddles and trivia at this location using the Explorial app and submit your answers directly on your phone.
- Track progress with an integrated points system as you complete tasks in Place-aux-Oignons.
- If needed, use hints from the app to maintain a self-paced experience here.
Îlot-Comtesse (Îlot Comtesse)
The route then takes you to Îlot-Comtesse, adding diversity to your walking tour with its unique character.
Features
- Engage in location-based tasks at Îlot-Comtesse as the scavenger hunt progresses with more riddles and trivia challenges.
- Navigate between spots within Îlot-Comtesse using map guidance while adhering to your overall route through this area.
- Read short stories and historical notes related to Îlot-Comtesse, enhancing your score as you answer correctly.
Colonne-de-la-Déesse
The Colonne de la Déesse reappears later in the route, serving as a significant landmark tied closely to Lille's history.
Features
- Tackle dedicated questions about this monument with context provided by earlier app content.
- Solve riddles using both visual cues from the column and prompts from the app, contributing to your total points tally.
- The flexible start time allows you to pause as long as desired while progress is saved in the app.
Overall city walking experience
This continuous loop of exploration includes a blend of discovery and friendly competition throughout all stops on the tour.
Features
- The total duration for this self-guided city walk is around 2 hours, with flexibility to adjust your pace or take breaks as needed.
- The Explorial app serves as a virtual guide and audio companion through written prompts, hints, and interactive tasks instead of live guidance.
- Enjoy a cohesive scavenger hunt connecting Grand-Place, Vieux-Lille, Place-aux-Oignons, Îlot-Comtesse, and Colonne-de-la-Déesse using your smartphone with active data throughout the journey.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Self-guided Lille Walking Tour with Scavenger Hunt
- Points system for scoring in the competition
- Free download of Explorial app on iOS and Android devices
- Hints and map directions provided
- Insights into stories, history, and local legends
- Route includes Grand-Place, Vieux-Lille, Place-aux-Oignons, Îlot-Comtesse, Colonne-de-la-Déesse
- Flexible start time with self-paced walking tour
- Approximately 2 hours of city exploration on foot
- Smartphone with an active internet connection
- Live tour guide present during the visit
- Audio commentary available for listening
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Must Know
- Download the free Explorial app on your iOS or Android smartphone before starting the tour to ensure you have access to all interactive content.
- Make sure your smartphone is fully charged, as it will be used for around two hours of city walking and interacting with the app's features.
- This self-guided experience does not include a live guide; rely on the app’s riddles, trivia, and map hints to navigate through Lille.
- Begin your tour at Place du Général de Gaulle (Grand-Place) whenever it suits you, following the mapped route provided in the Explorial app.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 1 hour before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.