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The 15 Best City Trail Games in Switzerland

43 tours  ·  from $9

A trail of coded clues through a city, solved on your phone, at your own pace. The 15 below cover Zurich, Bern, Lucerne and Basel, priced per team or per head, with a note on how long each takes and whether rain matters.

Baden Foxtrail Aquae - Baden’s old town as a puzzle board
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Baden Foxtrail Aquae

1.Baden Foxtrail Aquae

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Foxtrail Aquae sends your private group through Baden’s historic center and along the water, following clues tied to a wild robot, the town’s last prisoner, old hotels, and people in dressing gowns. Expect a 2.5-hour puzzle walk with moderate physical demands, playful discoveries, and a few tricky instructions.

“Great city, beautiful places. But somehow that doesn't fit with the theme and the common thread and a tension arc are missing. the last item is also right next to a road from my densely very poorly chosen. Baden has historical and technical to offer, the linking is not successful here in my view.”

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Lugano Fox Trail Galileo - Hunting for Galileo’s green chest
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Lugano Fox Trail Galileo

2.Lugano Fox Trail Galileo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Start at Lugano station and follow a puzzle trail toward the city center. You will hunt for a green chest, save knights, decode old characters, follow blood traces, and tackle hands-on posts. Expect steep walking, scenic viewpoints, and route changes that may affect the funicular and final puzzle.

“The Foxtrail was disappointing compared to other cities. Walk to the puzzles was ok, so were the puzzles themselves. But too expensive for what was offered. No public transport, only 2 items that need "maintenance". We like to do another Foxtrail but not in Lugano. There are other offers for less money. Too badAuto-translated”

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Rapperswil Foxtrail Baccarat - Following the first clues through town
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Rapperswil Foxtrail Baccarat

3.Rapperswil Foxtrail Baccarat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Follow Foxtrail Baccarat through Rapperswil on foot and by public transport. You’ll solve secret messages, inspect unusual clue stations, and uncover facts about the old town, lake, mountains, and city. The trail is offered in English, lasts about 2.5 hours, and is private to your group.

“Perfect for getting to know the beautiful Rapperswil or rediscovering it. Even as a local, I learned new facts. Children also have fun.Auto-translated”

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Zurich Foxtrail Odysseus - Following the Limmat on foot and on rails
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Zurich Foxtrail Odysseus

4.Zurich Foxtrail Odysseus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

You’ll follow Foxtrail Odysseus through Zurich’s old town, moving on foot and on rails while decoding secret messages, exploring gardens, and spotting clues in an art gallery window. The private 2.5-hour trail starts and ends at Zurich HB and suits groups with moderate fitness.

“the foxtrail is great. But the logistic with Viator was very poor. Although the payment was taken, my booking was not passed so that we could take part. I therefore had to spend an extra hour on the day ordering again. I am in the process of requesting a refund from Viator.”

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Bern Foxtrail granite - Dällhölzli zoo and the pleasure of a changing route
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Bern Foxtrail granite

5.Bern Foxtrail granite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Start at Bern Hauptbahnhof and follow a clue-filled route through the eastern quarter, Dällhölzli zoo, Mattenquartier, Münster, Bärengraben, and other city landmarks. Foxtrail Granite mixes walking, public transport, sensory puzzles, and playful tasks in a private group experience lasting about 2.5 hours.

“It was a really great experience. We have seen some neighborhoods of Bern. The puzzles were very funny and all worked.Auto-translated”

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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour - Parliament Building and Kafigturm set the tone
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

6.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Best value

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Bern’s key sights, from the Parliament Building and Zytglogge to the Cathedral and Einstein Museum area. Solve location-based riddles, hear short stories, and pause whenever you like. Bring a charged phone, mobile data, and comfortable shoes.

“Hallo Wir haben unsere Tour abgeschlossen. Können sie uns eine Rangliste unserer Teams zusenden? Danke, Lieber Gruss Rahel Stuber”

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Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity - Starting at Rotonde du Mont-Blanc
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Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity

7.Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app and access code to explore Geneva at your own pace. Solve questions, follow map clues, and complete photo challenges around Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Reformation Wall, Rousseau Island, and other central sights. English is available, and your private group can start anytime during opening hours.

“Les réponses drôles étaient marrantes. Très bonne façon de découvrir la ville de façon ludique. vraiment top 👍”

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Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - How the Explorial app turns sightseeing into a game
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Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

8.Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Lausanne from Château St-Maire, solving questions, finding sights, and completing creative photo tasks. The route includes Montbenon, Cathedral Square, Bel Air Tower, and other city highlights. It usually takes 1 to 2 hours, but you can pause and continue at your own pace.

“We did not go on the self guided tour. We could not find the place to go and did not know the time. Wasted money.”

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Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Fritschibrunnen gives the walk local flavor
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Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

9.Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Start at Lucerne Train Station and follow the Explorial app through a 1 to 2 hour self-guided hunt. Find sights, answer questions from local signs and images, and complete creative photo tasks at Chapel Bridge, Fritschibrunnen, Hofkirche, and other city stops.

“Great way to find the gems of the city. Only bad was the Lion was being restored/cleaned and was all covered up.”

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Kloten Foxtrail Picasso - Why the art and aviation theme works
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Kloten Foxtrail Picasso

10.Kloten Foxtrail Picasso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $45

Follow the fox through Kloten on a 2.5-hour private puzzle trail inspired by Picasso’s stolen Dove with Peas. Use printed clues, public transport, aviation radio, radar, and careful observation to track the artwork and outwit its handlers.

“Big fan of Fox Trails! I have done 4-5 to now in Zürich, Bern, and Lucerne and it‘s always a great and fun way to get to know the city‘s hidden spots. I highly recommend Picasso bit actually all of them who are really creative, thought-provoking and have some cool features/surprises”

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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Starting at Käfigturm in Marktgasse
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

11.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

This self-guided Bern walk starts at Käfigturm and uses your smartphone to lead you to the Bundeshaus, Zytglogge, Rathaus, and other city sights. Solve questions, complete photo tasks, and move at your own pace for about two hours. It is private, flexible, and available in five languages.

“Positive: A great idea to get to know the city in an entertaining way, especially for the little ones. We all liked it a lot. The negative: only one person in the group was on the Internet and the others could not even enter the application, however I think it was not necessary because one person downloading it is enough and in the end it would have been cheaper. Maybe they should set a price for the app and always charge the same regardless of the number of people. I also think they should include the river in some way. Maybe visiting the spa.Auto-translated”

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Basel Foxtrail Cyan - Crossing the Rhine by ferry
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Basel Foxtrail Cyan

12.Basel Foxtrail Cyan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Foxtrail Cyan turns Basel into a puzzle board. Your private group follows clues through narrow old-town streets, across bridges, and by ferry over the Rhine, with surprises involving ducks, salmon eggs, and secret historical corners. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes and expect moderate walking.

“A nice way to get to know part of Basel. The trail is also suitable for children. Varied design. Despite the rain we had fun.Auto-translated”

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Langnau Schüpfheim Foxtrail Emma - The old pumping station and the Emma highlight
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Langnau Schüpfheim Foxtrail Emma

13.Langnau Schüpfheim Foxtrail Emma

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $44

Follow the fox from Langnau station through the Emmental and Entlebuch on a 2.5-hour paper chase. Solve clues about cheese, animals, carpentry, and trains, then operate a real locomotive while helping Jim and Lukas find Emma. Bring your phone, printed confirmation, and moderate fitness.

“Exciting and interesting puzzle in very beautiful surroundings. Sophisticated and versatile. The puzzle and fun factor is high.Auto-translated”

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Zurich Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Sechseläutenplatz and the Art of the Pause
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Zurich Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

14.Zurich Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Use the Explorial app to explore Zurich on foot with your private group. Starting at town hall, you’ll solve sight-based questions, complete creative photo tasks, and visit places such as Grossmünster, Sechseläutenplatz, and Paradeplatz. The route takes about one to two hours and can be paused anytime.

“Zurich has so many beautiful spots. It was a beautiful walk and will use Explorial again. The app is really cool and you learn a lot with the riddles. All loved it and we have lots of pictures to share.”

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St. Gallen Foxtrail Gallus - Riding toward Drei Weiher
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St. Gallen Foxtrail Gallus

15.St. Gallen Foxtrail Gallus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $44

You follow a virtual fox through St. Gallen on a private, self-guided team quest. Solve hidden messages and puzzles, ride local trains toward Drei Weiher and the city’s famous sights, and use a free helpline if the fox gets ahead of you.

“Very, very exciting, varied and beautiful Foxtrail with great puzzles!”

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