Few cities carry history as visibly as Caen — rebuilt after 1944, its medieval stones still standing alongside modern streets.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Caen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Pass through Porte Saint-Pierre and reach the Église de Saint-Pierre, unlocking the layered stories of a city shaped by war and rebuilding • Set your own pace — linger by the medieval ramparts or move quickly through the centre, the tour adapts to you • Tackle photo challenges and trivia together — perfect for families, school groups, and curious travellers alike
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size.
William the Conqueror founded his abbey here — now it's your turn to conquer the streets.
on, 14000 Caen, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. The route leads you from this memorial into the rebuilt heart of Caen, where medieval stones and postwar architecture stand side by side. The first riddles take you to Porte Saint-Pierre, one of the few surviving medieval gateways in the city. From there, the trail continues to the Église de Saint-Pierre, its Gothic and Renaissance details a reminder of the extraordinary craftsmanship that existed before the wartime destruction. The tour then guides you west to L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes, the Romanesque abbey founded by William the Conqueror and one of Caen's most impressive surviving landmarks. Around 2 hours of walking, any group size. A fully charged smartphone with mobile data is required.
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.
*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.
*** Download the Explorial app for free.
*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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