Montreal: Escape Game And Tour

Discover the vibrant city of Montreal through an engaging and educational escape game tour. This 2.5-hour experience combines a guided exploration of the city’s iconic landmarks with an interactive game that challenges participants to solve location-based puzzles and riddles. Using a mobile app, adventurers will navigate through the streets, uncovering the rich history and architecture that make Montreal a truly unique destination. Whether you’re a solo traveler or part of a group, this budget-friendly tour offers an unforgettable way to experience the city, with multilingual options to accommodate all visitors. Sounds intriguing? Let’s dive deeper into what this tour has to offer.

Key Points

This tour offers a 2.5-hour experience that combines an educational exploration of Montreal’s iconic landmarks with an interactive, location-based escape game.
The tour starts at the Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral and includes sights like Victoria Square, MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, and Pointe-à-Callière Museum.
Participants use the World City Trail app to solve riddles and puzzles related to the outdoor areas, creating an engaging, self-guided experience.
The tour costs €8.00 per person and allows for flexible booking, providing a budget-friendly way to explore Montreal.
The tour does not include transportation or live guides, but provides participants with the necessary mobile devices and headphones for the game.

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Tour Details

The tour lasts for 2.5 hours and takes participants on a captivating exploration of Montreal’s iconic landmarks, starting at the Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral and winding through sites like Victoria Square, the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal City Hall, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, and culminating at the breathtaking La Grande Roue de Montréal.

Along the way, explorers will solve location-based riddles and puzzles at their own pace, combining an educational city tour with a fun game. The tour can be played in any language, and all you need is a mobile device and headphones to navigate the city and uncover its secrets.

Itinerary

Beginning at the Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, the 2.5-hour tour takes visitors on a captivating exploration of Montreal’s most iconic landmarks.

Participants will visit Victoria Square, the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal City Hall, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, and culminate at the breathtaking La Grande Roue de Montréal.

Along the way, adventurers will solve location-based riddles and puzzles, seeing the city’s rich history and culture. The self-guided tour allows participants to explore the sights at their own pace, combining an educational journey with an engaging game experience.

With the mobile app providing navigation and language options, this tour offers a unique and memorable way to discover the best of Montreal.

Cost and Booking

From €8.00 per person, the Montreal Escape Game and Tour offers a budget-friendly way for visitors to explore the city. Participants can reserve their spot now and pay later, making it a convenient and flexible option.

Solving location-based riddles and puzzles to uncover the city’s secrets.
Exploring Montreal at your own pace, combining an educational tour with a fun game.
Playing the game in your preferred language, ensuring an immersive and personalized experience.

The tour is inclusive of the mobile app, navigation features, and the game itself, though transportation and live guides aren’t provided. With no time limit and a moderate walking distance, visitors can enjoy this unique blend of sightseeing and adventure at their own comfortable pace.

Activity Highlights

One of the standout features of the Montreal Escape Game and Tour is the opportunity to solve location-based riddles and puzzles, immersing players in the city’s rich history and culture.

As you explore the city at your own pace, you’ll encounter a variety of challenges that test your problem-solving skills and knowledge of the local landmarks.

The game is designed to be played in multiple languages, making it accessible to visitors from around the world.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or part of a group, the combination of an educational city tour and a fun, interactive game promises an unforgettable experience in Montreal.

Inclusions and Exclusions

The tour package includes a mobile app with a navigation feature, the City Exploration Game, and mobile devices with headphones, allowing participants to fully enjoy the experience. However, transportation to the starting point and a live guide aren’t included in the cost.

The tour offers several key inclusions:

Participants can explore the city at their own pace and solve location-based riddles and puzzles through the mobile app.
The game can be played in the user’s preferred language, making it accessible to a diverse audience.
The tour combines an educational city exploration with a fun, interactive game, providing a unique and engaging experience.

Important Information

To fully enjoy the Escape Game and Tour experience, there are a few important details participants should keep in mind. The tour requires internet access and the World City Trail app, which participants must download beforehand. Plus, there’s no time limit, allowing guests to complete the tour at their own pace. The walking time is approximately 59 minutes, covering a distance of 4.7 km. All puzzles and riddles are related to outdoor areas, so there’s no need to enter any attractions during the tour.

Requirement	Details
Internet Access	Required
Mobile App	World City Trail
Time Limit	No time limit

Participants can explore the city and solve location-based puzzles at their own convenience, making this a flexible and enjoyable activity.

Escape Game Mechanics

Participants begin the Escape Game and Tour by accessing the World City Trail app on their mobile devices, which serves as the primary tool for navigating the experience.

The game mechanics involve:

Solving location-based riddles and puzzles to progress through the tour.
Exploring the city at their own pace, unlocking new challenges and discovering hidden gems along the way.
Combining an educational city tour with a fun, interactive game experience in their preferred language.

As players traverse the streets of Montreal, they’ll encounter a variety of outdoor puzzles and clues related to the city’s landmarks and history, all while enjoying the flexibility to complete the tour at their own rhythm without the need to enter any attractions.

Sights and Attractions

As players navigate the streets of Montreal, they’ll encounter a variety of iconic landmarks and historical attractions that showcase the city’s rich cultural heritage.

The tour begins at the awe-inspiring Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, a miniature replica of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Next, they’ll explore the vibrant Victoria Square, the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, and the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, which delves into the city’s fascinating history.

The tour continues to the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal City Hall, and the charming Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, before culminating at the impressive La Grande Roue de Montréal, the city’s iconic Ferris wheel.

Throughout the tour, players will encounter location-based riddles and puzzles, adding an exciting element of discovery and exploration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Difficulty Level of the Escape Game?

The difficulty level of the escape game is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, the game is described as a combination of an educational city tour and a fun game, suggesting it may be suitable for a range of skill levels.

Can the Game Be Played in a Large Group?

The game can be played in a large group. It’s designed for groups of any size to explore the city together, solve puzzles, and uncover the history and landmarks at their own pace.

Are There Any Age Restrictions for the Activity?

There are generally no age restrictions for this type of activity. However, it’s best suited for ages 8 and up, as the puzzles and gameplay may be challenging for younger children. The activity can be enjoyed by all ages with the proper accompaniment.

Are There Any Discounts or Special Offers Available?

The tour offers discounts and special offers, such as reduced prices for students, seniors, and groups. Travelers can also reserve the activity in advance and pay later to take advantage of potential promotions or deals.

Can I Customize the Tour Route or Game Experience?

The tour and game can be customized to an extent. Participants can choose their own pace and order of activities. However, the overall route and puzzle locations are predetermined by the experience. Flexibility exists within the set framework.

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Recap

The Montreal: Escape Game and Tour offers an engaging and educational city exploration experience. Combining an interactive game with iconic landmark visits, this 2.5-hour tour provides a budget-friendly way for solo travelers and groups to discover Montreal’s rich history and architecture.

With the convenience of a mobile app and multilingual options, it’s an unforgettable way to experience the city.