Top 10 Escape Games in Ghent

1.e-Scavenger hunt Ghent: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

You’ll follow a smartphone-based city trail through Ghent, starting and ending at Sint-Baafsplein. For $37.24 per group of up to six, the game leads you to landmarks such as the Belfry, Gravensteen, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, Graslei, and Graffiti Street. Allow about two to four hours, bring your own phone and data, and play in English.

“We enjoyed walking through different parts of the city for the clues and the tips were an added good idea.”

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2.Discover Ostend while playing! Escape game – The Walter case

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You play a private detective in Ostend, following clues in a blackmail case that leads to a hidden bomb. The story changes with your choices as you question suspects, search places, and cross the city on foot. The game is offered in English, lasts about two and a half hours, and is designed for private groups of up to six.

“At the start it looks like a classic walk. After 5 minutes the game moment begins. My 14 year old son has been crossing Ostend with great pleasure. In addition, you will always get an explanation of the buildings you pass. Highly recommended with children!Auto-translated”

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3.e-Scavenger hunt Kortrijk: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

This private Qula city trail leads a group of up to six from Kortrijk station through historic streets, beguinages, churches, museums, shopping areas, and memorials. You use your own smartphone and data to follow the route, answer questions, and pause when you like. Allow about two to four hours.

“Nice way to explore the less touristy parts of the city. We had to find out how it worked to find a location.Auto-translated”

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4.Discover Ghent with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews

Explore Ghent with a self-guided Outside Escape game built around a missing panel from the Lamb of God painting. Use your smartphone to solve puzzles between Vrijdagmarkt and St. Bavo’s Cathedral. The private game takes about two hours, covers roughly 2.5 kilometers, and suits groups up to five at the listed price.

“Leuk om op een andere manier de stad te verkennen. Zeer duur voor wat het is. Niet gemakkelijk, te vaak een hint nodig gehad. Het einde was er plots en kwam geen afluitende tekst.”

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5.e-Scavenger hunt Ostend: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

This self-guided Ostend e-scavenger hunt takes your group of up to six from Oostende Station through the harbor, old center, seafront, and beach. Use your phone to answer location-based questions, learn short historical facts, and pause whenever you like. Allow about two to four hours, plus mobile data and a fully charged phone.

“Nice way to discover the town with interesting questions, not too hard to find. We had a great time and will do more in other towns!”

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6.Discover Mons while playing! Escape game – The alchemist

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Take your group through Mons in L’Alchimiste, a phone-led urban escape game about Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft. Starting at Place Saint-Germain, you will follow story clues, meet fictional witnesses through the app, solve puzzles, and decide whether to defend Josyne or support the accusation. Play privately for up to six people at any time.

“Wij waren op stap met jongvolwassenen (20-30-gers) en in die groep was niet iedereen even enthousiast. Misschien toch beter voor gezinnen met iets jongere kinderen. Maar was wel heel leuk uitgewerkt”

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7.e-Scavenger hunt Mons: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews Top rated

Use your phone to follow a self-guided Qula city trail through Mons. You will answer questions, complete small assignments, and use a GPS map to reach sights such as the Grand Place, Hotel de Ville, St. Waltrude’s Church, the Belfry, and the Doudou Museum. The private game suits groups of up to six.

“We've done several City Trails already, always a nice and fun way to explore a city. The Qula trail of Bergen (Mons) was not too difficult and once again a great experience to discover the city!”

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8.Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game – The alchemist

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Follow a mobile app from Sint-Veerleplein through Ghent as an alchemist investigating Josyne’s witchcraft accusation. You will solve puzzles, question witnesses, and choose whether to defend her or support the charge. The private game suits up to six people, runs for about two hours, and requires only a smartphone.

“Nice relaxing way to discover the city and see all the highlights. The assignments are fairly easy to complete. It's quite a bit of walking.”

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9.Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game – The Walter case

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews

Play detective in Ghent during The Walter Case, a two-and-a-half-hour urban escape game for private groups of up to six. Your smartphone guides you between city sights as you question suspects, follow leads, solve puzzles, and search for a bomb before time runs out. Start and finish on Jakobijnenstraat.

“Het eerst deel was nogal lang, het opbouwen van het verhaal en het kennis maken met de personages.”

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10.Children’s escape game in the city of Ghent Marsupilami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Use the CODDY app to guide your private group through Ghent on a Marsupilami rescue mission. Starting at Saint Michael's Bridge, you will solve puzzles, follow clues, and face allies and enemies while searching for Bibi, Bobo, Bibu, and their mother. The game is in English, lasts about 90 minutes, and ends where it begins.

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