Rouen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Overview

Rouen is where Joan of Arc met her end and Monet found his light — a Norman city with one of France's finest medieval centres. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Rouen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Hunt for clues at Street Art Jaw, Rouen's open-air mural project that brings unexpected colour to the old town's half-timbered streets • Step inside the Musée des Beaux-Arts, one of the finest regional art museums in France and home to an outstanding Impressionist collection • Stand before the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, the Gothic masterpiece that Monet painted 30 times and that has defined Norman architecture for eight centuries Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English and French. Rouen rewards those who take their time — and this tour is the perfect reason to slow down.

Activity itinerary

Starting at Place du Général de Gaulle in central Rouen, you'll open the Explorial app, enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message, and follow the riddles through one of the best-preserved medieval cities in France. No guide, no fixed start time. The hunt first takes you into the world of Street Art Jaw, a large-scale mural project that has brought contemporary art to the half-timbered facades of Rouen's old town. The riddles send you searching the walls for imagery most visitors walk straight past. From there, the route leads to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, one of France's most important regional art museums. Its collection spans six centuries, with particular strength in the Impressionists. The tour's centrepiece is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, the great Gothic church that Claude Monet painted more than 30 times. The riddles explore both its architectural story and the famous series of canvases it inspired. Allow around 2 hours at a comfortable pace. Rouen has everything a great French city should have — and this tour makes sure none of it escapes your notice.

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

* * *** Thank you for choosing EXPLORIAL. Next steps: * * *** 1. DOWNLOAD THE APP *** Before starting, download the Explorial app from your app store, or from: https://s.explorial.com/T3SE3 (copy url in your internet browser) * * *** 2. GET YOUR GAME CODE *** Your game code is sent by text message to the phone number from your booking. Additionally: • Viator: under your booking -> "Help & support" -> "Message activity provider" • Tripadvisor: under your booking -> "Contact Tour Operator" * *** NO CODE after 3 minutes? Look it up at: https://support.explorial.com/ (copy url in your internet browser) * * *** 3. HOW TO START *** • Go to the meeting/start point and open the app • Tap "Enter code", type your game code, tap "Join game" • Confirm you're at the start, or tap the map for directions • Tap "Create team" and name it (required even if playing solo) • Or tap "Join team" if a teammate already created one • Enter your player name * *** IMPORTANT: Don't press "Start game" until all players have joined the team in the app * * *** GOOD TO KNOW *** • Language: each player picks their own at game start (from the advertised languages) • Date & time: start whenever you like, regardless of your booking • Pause anytime and continue later — even the next day * * *** SCORE & RANKING *** Finish the tour and all tasks in the app to see your score and full statistics. * * *** REMEMBER *** This is not an audio tour. It's fully self-guided — no guide will meet or wait for you. * * ***

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
• After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
• Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
• Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
• Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Explorial via Viator.