Experience Ghent through a Treasure Hunt

Experience Ghent in a thrilling and unique way by participating in Treasure Hunts. These captivating, interactive games flawlessly blend city exploration with an air of adventure. Players are challenged to solve brain-teasing puzzles, follow cryptic clues and traverse through a maze of streets, unveiling unseen corners and novel locations of Ghent.

Treasure Hunts in Ghent transform the city into a dynamic playground that’s abundant in suspense and fun. Not only do these hunts test your problem-solving abilities, but they also stimulate collaboration and teamwork – making the adventure even more rewarding. These immersive games are a wonderful approach to discovering Ghent, promoting both learning and amusement in this historic city.

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All Treasure Hunts in Ghent

  • Secrets of Ghent

    Discover Ghent’s Grandeur and Grit! Traverse through a city where tradition blends with trendsetting innovation and history whispers through timeless architecture. Solve puzzles as you travel across its lively beating core, Ghent is bursting with revelations around each corner!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • Sherlock Holmes Ghent

    Embark on a thrilling journey as Sherlock Holmes in a self-guided murder mystery set in Ghent. Follow cryptic clues and solve intricate puzzles with your team, racing against the clock to reveal the truth!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • The Ghent Syndicate

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Ghent as you embark on a self-guided City Escape Game. Navigate twisting alleys and hidden corners as you and your team uncover cryptic clues, solve challenging puzzles and expose nagging secrets of this intriguing escapade, punctuated by thrilling urgency!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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Why Ghent is perfect for Treasure Hunts

Treasure Hunts in Ghent are particularly special due to the city’s compact and pedestrian-friendly layout. The array of captivating neighbourhoods, public squares, and intricate streets make it an exciting playground for urban exploration and discovery. These characteristics of Ghent’s urban environment not only provide an engaging setting for puzzles and challenges but also foster a keen sense of adventure among explorers.

Moreover, the walkable streets of Ghent contribute to the interactive gameplay aspect of the treasure hunts. Participants are constantly on the move, surveying their surroundings and seeking out clues, adding a distinctive thrill to the game. With its charming and accessible cityscape, Ghent is truly an ideal destination for those seeking a unique, adventurous experience.

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Explore Ghent’s highlights during a Treasure Hunt

Discover the wonders of the medieval city of Ghent with interactive Treasure Hunts. These captivating games guide players through picturesque historic streets, lively squares, and serene canals, primarily focusing on the city centre. As you follow clues and solve puzzles, you’ll be immersed in the rich atmosphere and highlights of Ghent. However, some games may venture further afield, exploring intriguing neighbourhoods, parks, or other hidden gems of the city.

Treasure Hunts in Ghent are a fun and engaging way to discover the city. The exact starting point and instructions are provided on the product page and confirmed after booking, ensuring a seamless experience. While the routes vary and we don’t guarantee the inclusion of specific landmarks, players can surely expect a fascinating and enlightening journey through this beautiful Belgian city.

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How Treasure Hunts in Ghent work

Getting started is easy. Choose your City Game, book your Treasure Hunt and start playing whenever it suits you. Everything you need will be sent to you instantly after booking: no guide, no strict start times, just your team and the city.

  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • Play independently
  • Internet connection required
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Step 1

Book your Treasure Hunt
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

Why play a Treasure Hunt in Ghent?

Embarking on a Treasure Hunt in Ghent offers an exhilarating and memorable experience. From cracking challenging puzzles to exploring the city at your own pace, here’s why a treasure hunt should be your next adventure.

Exceptional Exploration
Treasure Hunts in Ghent are an exceptional way to satisfy your curiosity about the city. As you navigate through different corners of Ghent, the treasure hunt not only stimulates your mind with puzzles but also feeds your eagerness to explore, making it an extraordinary city adventure.

Perfect for Teamwork
Working as a team is an integral part of a Treasure Hunt. It’s a fantastic opportunity to improve your teamwork skills as you put your heads together to solve exciting puzzles and find the treasure.

Discover at Your Own Pace
Every treasure hunt is self-guided. This means you can explore Ghent and search for clues at your own pace. There’s no rush, enabling you to fully grasp your surroundings and soak in the unique atmosphere of the city.

Great for Different Groups
Whether with friends, family, or colleagues, Treasure Hunts in Ghent are a versatile activity. It caters perfectly to different group types, making it a unique and entertaining way to spend time together while discovering Ghent.

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Types of Treasure Hunts in Ghent

Exploration games

Exploration-based Treasure Hunts focus on discovering the city itself. You solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and visit landmarks while exploring both famous sights and hidden spots.
Our Secrets of… exploration games are a great example, guiding players through hidden locations and interactive riddles across the city.

Mystery games

Mystery-style Treasure Hunts add a story-driven challenge to the experience. Players follow clues, solve puzzles and unravel a fictional case while exploring the city.
In the Sherlock Holmes City Game and The Syndicate City Game, teams step into a detective-style adventure and must solve the mystery before time runs out.

Educational games

Educational Treasure Hunts combine exploration with learning. While solving challenges and completing tasks, players discover historical facts, cultural highlights or creative topics such as photography.
The Photography Tours invite players to explore the city while completing creative photography challenges along the way.

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A new way to explore Ghent with Treasure Hunts

Treasure Hunts in Ghent offer a novel and interactive way to explore the alluring Belgian city. These games transform an everyday city stroll into a captivating journey, leading players from one intriguing puzzle to the next. As participants traverse various streets and neighbourhoods, each step turns into a playful adventure, revealing stories of the city that might have otherwise been overlooked.

Treasure Hunts provide a compelling alternative to traditional city exploration, fostering teamwork and creating excitement through interactive gameplay. While following the tantalising clues and solving engaging puzzles, players will find themselves immersed in genuine camaraderie and the unforeseen surprises of the city. Offering a unique blend of discovery and play, Treasure Hunts in Ghent promise a memorable city exploration experience.

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Treasure Hunts in Ghent: perfect for groups, families and team events

Families

A Treasure Hunt is a great outdoor activity for families. The mix of puzzles, creative challenges and exploration keeps both children and adults engaged while discovering the city in a playful way.

Friends and couples

A Treasure Hunt is a fun and interactive activity to play with friends or as a couple. Work together to solve clues, complete challenges and explore the surroundings while competing or collaborating as a team.

Corporate team building

A Treasure Hunt is perfect for team building activities and company outings. Teams collaborate, solve challenges and compete against each other while exploring the city together.

Schools and student groups

A Treasure Hunt can also be used as an educational group activity. Students work together to solve puzzles, observe their surroundings and learn while exploring the city.

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Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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A Treasure Hunt in Ghent is an interactive exploration game where you discover the city while solving puzzles and completing challenges. Instead of following a traditional tour guide, players navigate through the city using their smartphone and follow clues that lead them to different locations. Along the way, you learn more about the city while enjoying a playful and engaging adventure.

The Treasure Hunts in Ghent take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. During the game you usually walk around 3 to 4 kilometres through the city. You can take breaks whenever you like, which makes the experience flexible and easy to combine with exploring the city.

A Treasure Hunt in Ghent is usually played in teams using a smartphone. Depending on the game, 1 to 4 or 2 to 5 players can play together on one device. Larger groups can easily form multiple teams and compete against each other, which makes the experience great for friends, families or colleagues.

No guide is required for our Treasure Hunt in Ghent. All Treasure Hunts are fully self guided, which means you can start the game whenever it suits you. After booking, you receive clear instructions and the starting location so you can begin your adventure in CITY at your own pace.

Treasure Hunts in Ghent are often played in lively areas such as the city centre or popular neighbourhoods, where streets, squares and public spaces create a great setting for exploration games and puzzles.

Some games may start in other interesting parts of the city or nearby locations, depending on the specific experience.

To see the exact starting location, always check the product page of the game you want to play. After booking, you will also receive clear instructions with the precise starting point and how to begin your Treasure Hunt in Ghent.

To play a Treasure Hunt in Ghent you only need:

  • a smartphone
  • a stable internet connection
  • comfortable walking shoes

After booking you will receive all instructions and information needed to start the game.

Yes. Treasure Hunts are often used in for team activities because they encourage collaboration, communication and problem solving.

Teams work together to solve clues and complete challenges while exploring the city, which makes the activity popular for company outings and group events.

Yes, our Treasure Hunts are suitable for families and children. The puzzles and challenges are designed to be accessible, allowing both adults and younger players to participate and enjoy the experience together.

Children can help solve riddles, search for clues and complete creative tasks while exploring the city. Because the game is played in teams, families can collaborate and make the activity both fun and engaging for everyone.

For younger children, it is recommended that they play together with adults who can help guide the team through the challenges.

Yes, booking in advance is recommended. Once you complete your booking, you will receive the instructions and starting information instantly, so you can start playing whenever you want.

Yes. Because the games are self guided, you can start whenever it suits your schedule. There is no fixed starting time, which makes it easy to combine the game with sightseeing, lunch or other activities in Ghent.

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