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Christmas Treasure Hunt in the Covered Passages – Family Tour

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Christmas Treasure Hunt in the Covered Passages – Family Tour

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In a nutshell

2 hours

Private

English

Wheelchair Friendly

What’s Included:

A family-friendly guide for 2 hours / A treasure hunt kit, a yummy holiday treasure, and a complimentary drink / And of course- fun!

Milestones:

Palais-Royal / Passage des Deux-Pavillons / Galerie Colbert / Galerie Vivienne / Passage des Panoramas / Passage Jouffroy/ Passage Verdeau
Overview

Important Note: This tour is only available from December 18, 2023 to January 2, 2024.

Harken! Your guide has had a holiday mishap! Your kid expert wanted to bring you a tasty and traditional holiday treat, but the reindeer dropped it off at the wrong location! Your guide is very talented but doesn’t speak reindeer, but luckily the reindeer left behind some clues so you can find it. The passages containing the clues can be very confusing…. however, we know that with the help of your little sleuths, they can solve the treasure hunt and retrieve the treat! The Seven Covered Passages present this mystery treasure hunt to your youngsters: follow the clue in each envelope to gain a magical number. Each magical number will unlock the next clue. Your family-friendly guide will be your side the entire way to drop hints when necessary and to inform you about the rich history that every passage conceals.

This Christmas treasure hunt is adapted for any and all ages, with the final puzzles based on the ages and levels of your children. This kids treasure hunt will also give you the opportunity to discover the extravagance and elegance of these Parisian hidden gems, decked to the max with Christmas lights and décor, as they still house tearooms, restaurants, and boutiques.

Firstly, what are the covered passages? Archways appeared in Paris at the end of the 18th century and mostly during the 19th. Built like Arabian souks (traditional marketplaces) with skylights as roofs, they allowed people to do shopping sheltered from the rain, in a place gathering different types of businesses. It was the new public place to be. And trust us, it is still the place to be when wreathed and illuminated for the holiday season!

Start your holiday hunt in the covered walkways at the gorgeous Palais Royal. This former royal palace has hosted many names, and still hosts many mysteries…be careful not to be distracted by the Yuletide lights as you search for the first magical number!

Next, head to the Passages des Deux-Pavillons, but beware! The smallest of passages could hold the biggest of secrets!

Try your luck at the so-called ‘twin passages’ of Galerie Colbert and Galerie Vivienne. These may be the most luxurious of the covered passages, twinkling with holiday lights, but your little ones will have to look past its vogue décor to find all the clues!

Your little sleuths will step back in time when they step into the Passage des Panoramas. Built in 1799, there is much history (and many hints!) to discover.

Travel through time again and enter the Passage Jouffroy; though built in the late 19th century, this passage was renovated in the 1980s; marvel at the juxtaposition of the centuries-old wooden décor, the modern glass and metal structures, and the Christmas garlands as you scope out your next clue.

Finally, search in the well-hidden Passage Verdeau for your last clue. Clandestinely located, this is the perfect passage for the final clue. Be quick, before your Christmas treasure is lost forever!

If you have younger investigators, gathering all of the magical numbers will unlock the location! Hooray! For your older detectives, there will be a final puzzle to complete with all the numbers you’ve gathered to unlock the hidden destination of the holiday treasure.

With the location uncovered, your mission is almost complete! You have unlocked your final destination; go to the shop indicated by your guide and retrieve your well-deserved treasure! You have defeated the Christmas Mystery of the Seven Covered Passages!

Now that you have completed this, it is time to sit back and relax with a warm drink and your kid-friendly guide. Take this time to reflect on your treasure hunt, marvel at the Christmas lights around you as you enjoy the holiday spirit with your family, or ask your expert guide about other secrets the city may hold.

And if you’re not here during Christmas, have a look at our Treasure Hunt in the Covered Passages of Paris!

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FAQ

My children’s ages are very different; is this tour suitable for both little kids and teenagers?

Absolutely. Our treasure hunt is adaptable to different ages, and your family-friendly is highly skilled in making this tour fun for kids (and parents!) of any age.

Does this tour involve a lot of walking?

There is a bit of walking, but in a rather flat region of Paris, and the passages are all located close to one another.

What if it rains or snows?

Keep calm and carry on! Luckily, the passages are covered for this precise reason, so our treasure hunt will continue as planned.

What if we have more than 6 people in our party?

Just advise our superhero squad in your request form about the number of people in your party, as well as their category (adult or child), so we’ll be able to tell you about the extra fee per additional person.

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Price

2

Size of Party

530€

Total Price

3

Size of Party

530€

Total Price

4

Size of Party

530€

Total Price

5

Size of Party

560€

Total Price

6

Size of Party

590€

Total Price

What if we have more than 6 people?? Or we want to customize our trip?? Oh no! Just kidding, no problem is too big for us! 
Leave us a message on our contact page, and a member of our superhero team will work some magic to make your dreams come true!

Starting point
Place Colette, In front of the Comédie Française, by the Palais-Royal-Musee-du-Louvre metro exit (lines 1 and 7)
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Booking form

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Our system has been programmed to allow bookings up to 72 hours before a tour. But no need to cry!! We also accept last-minute bookings. Just click on this form and a member of our superhero team will get back to you with super speed!

Cancellation Policy

      • Should the cancellation occur more than 7 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you the full amount of the Reservation, Except for the tours with tickets, on which we retain 20% to cover their reservation cost, and except the Eiffel Tower and Versailles activities (see below for more details).
      • Should the cancellation occur between 7 days and 48 hours before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the Reservation.
      • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 48 hours before the beginning of the Activity.

      For Eiffel Tower activities:

      • Should the cancellation occur between the day of your reservation and 5 days before the activity, we will refund you 60% of the Reservation.
      • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 5 days before the beginning of the Activity.

      For Versailles:

      • Should the cancellation occur between the day of your reservation and 7 days before the activity, there will be a 250€ of cancellation fees.
      • Should the cancellation occur between 7 days and 48 hours before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the Reservation.
      • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 48 hours before the beginning of the Activity.

      For Workshops and Classes:

      • Should the cancellation occur at least 10 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the reservation.
      • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 10 days before the beginning of the Activity.

      For cruises, Tuk-tuk & Sidecar:

      • Should the cancellation occur 10 days before your tour, we will refund you the full amount of the Reservation.
      • Should the cancellation occur between 10 days and 5 days before your tour, we will refund you 50% of the Reservation.
      • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 5 days before the beginning of your tour. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Should the cancellation occur more than 14 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you the full amount of the Reservation, apart from all the museum activities on which we need to retain a 25% cancellation fee to cover the reservation cost of ticket.
  • Should the cancellation occur between 14 and 7 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the Reservation.
  • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 6 days before the beginning of the Activity.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Should the cancellation occur 7 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the reservation.
  • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 7 days before the beginning of the Activity.

Cancellation Policy

  • Should the cancellation occur more than 14 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you the full amount of the Reservation, apart from all the museum activities on which we need to retain a 25% cancellation fee to cover the reservation cost of ticket.
  • Should the cancellation occur between 14 and 7 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the Reservation.
  • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 6 days before the beginning of the Activity.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Should the cancellation occur 7 days before the beginning of the Activity, we will refund you 50% of the reservation.
  • We will not make any refund for cancellations occurring less than 7 days before the beginning of the Activity.