Explore Lille's historic center at your own pace on this self-guided puzzle tour! Trace the trail of the Golden Hand across 13 unique locations, solve clues, and unlock fascinating history whenever you're ready.
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed avenues of Lille. You will explore 13 different locations while following the story of a curious bystander investigating a counterfeit ring operating in the upper circles. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route stays in the Old Town, blending real history with rumors only longtime residents know. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers and urban explorers.
Starting from the Groupe des trois fountain, the stops are spaced an average of around 300m apart, with each location taking around 7 min to complete. The route also passes through Église Adventiste, Colonne de la Déesse and Pont Napoléon. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.
DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 3.7 km (2.3 mi) and takes around 1:30h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, FR.