🇫🇷 Lyon City Quest • 100% Mobile Browser-Based

Interactive Scavenger Hunt in Lyon

Navigate the UNESCO World Heritage capital of gastronomy. Unlock hidden Renaissance traboules, climb Fourvière hill, and tackle photo & trivia missions with live smartphone scores.

Curated City Challenges

Sample Missions & Dares in Lyon

Every checkpoint in Lyon includes tailored photo dares, video challenges, GPS triggers, or historical riddles ready to play right in your mobile browser.

gps mission +140 pts

The Secret Traboule Infiltration

Vieux Lyon & Renaissance Traboules

Navigate through the labyrinth of Saint-Jean and locate the entrance to La Longue Traboule. Check in via GPS inside the historic passage.

photo mission +130 pts

Fourvière Belvedere Panorama

Fourvière & Roman Lugdunum

Snap a breathtaking team photo from the terrace of Fourvière with the Saône, Rhône, and red rooftops of Lyon stretching to the horizon.

photo mission +120 pts

Bartholdi Chariot Steed Imitation

Presqu’île & Place Bellecour

Pose in front of the Bartholdi fountain at Place des Terreaux, with teammates mimicking the rearing wild water horses.

trivia mission +110 pts

The Legend of Guignol & Silk Workers

Vieux Lyon & Renaissance Traboules

What famous traditional French puppet character was created in Lyon in 1808 by Laurent Mourguet to defend the working-class silk weavers?

video mission +150 pts

Bouchon Lyonnais Culinary Cheer

Vieux Lyon & Renaissance Traboules

Record an enthusiastic 10-second video outside a traditional certified Bouchon Lyonnais praising the world capital of food with a cheerful "Bon appétit !".

Neighborhood Quests

Explore Top Districts in Lyon

Vieux Lyon & Renaissance Traboules

UNESCO cobblestones & secret passageways

Wander through Europe’s largest Renaissance quarter, slip through hidden indoor passageways (traboules), and marvel at Saint-Jean Cathedral.

Cathédrale Saint-Jean La Longue Traboule Maison du Chamarier Cour des Voraces

Presqu’île & Place Bellecour

Heart of Lyon between the Rhône and Saône

Explore the grand civic center spanning Place Bellecour, the magnificent fountain of Place des Terreaux, the Opera House, and Hôtel de Ville.

Place Bellecour & Louis XIV Statue Fontaine Bartholdi at Place des Terreaux Opéra National de Lyon Rue de la République

Fourvière & Roman Lugdunum

The praying hill & ancient Roman theaters

Ascend to the hilltop basilica overlooking the red-tiled roofs of Lyon, and explore the ancient Roman theaters dating back to 15 BC.

Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière Panoramic Belvedere of Lyon Théâtres Romains de Lugdunum Funicular Railways

Croix-Rousse & Silk Weavers’ Hill

The working hill, giant murals & village atmosphere

Discover the historic home of the Canut silk weavers, steep hillside steps, indie café terraces, and Europe’s largest trompe-l’œil mural.

Fresque des Canuts Mural Gros Caillou Viewpoint Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules Cour des Voraces Traboule
The Modern Urban Quest

Why Teams & Friends Love Hunting in Lyon

100% Mobile Browser

Zero app downloads or logins for participants. Scan a QR code in Lyon to join immediately.

Live Auto-Sync Leaderboards

Teams race each other across Lyon with live score feeds, photo galleries, and real-time trash talk.

Big Screen TV Award Mode

Wrap up your Lyon adventure in a café, pub, or office with an automated winner podium broadcast.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyon Scavenger Hunts

Is it easy to navigate the steep traboules and hills in Lyon?

Yes! You can design routes that stay entirely on the flat Presqu’île and Vieux Lyon, or include the famous Fourvière funiculars for effortless hilltop missions.

Can we start at Place Bellecour and finish at a restaurant in Vieux Lyon?

Yes! Place Bellecour is Lyon’s central crossroads, making it the ideal starting point. You can set the finish line right at your chosen dinner bouchon or terrace.

Can organizers moderate photos and award bonus points in real time?

Yes! Scaventer includes a live organizer dashboard. Review incoming photos & videos in seconds, approve points, and trigger bonus surprise challenges.

Do participants need to download anything from the App Store?

Zero downloads! Scaventer works 100% in Safari and Chrome. Players just scan a QR code to jump straight into the competition.

Ready to Explore Lyon?

Test full gameplay free in our sandbox with up to 4 players, or launch a live city event in minutes.