Escape Tour Ypres
Discover the city's secret exit!
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Discover Ypres in a Different Way
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The Story of Ypres
Starting location: Rijselpoort
During the Escape Tour Ypres, you travel back to the year 1816 and meet Ysabeau, a young woman known for her army of cats. Together, they protect the city from mice and keep the valuable cloth safe in the mighty Cloth Halls. But not everyone is happy with Ysabeau’s role in the city…
When the annual fair comes to an end, the population turns against her. The cats are no longer seen as saviours, but as a nuisance. Ysabeau is accused, and her arrest seems inevitable. Determined to escape, she sets out together with her cats. Rumour has it that a secret exit exists — will she manage to find it in time?
Escape the city
Complete the assignments throughout the city and follow the right clues to uncover the secret exit of the Escape Tour Ypres. Will you and your team set the fastest time in this city game? Then you will earn a place on the Wall of Fame of the Escape Tour Ypres! The search begins at the Rijselpoort. Good luck!
Highlights of Ypres
Want to explore more of Ypres? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The story of Ypres begins with Ysabeau. After the annual fair, Ysabeau is accused of a crime and flees with her cats. As you follow the route, you’ll discover, step by step, which path leads to the exit.
You play on your own, but the mission feels anything but casual. In Ypres, every code, question, and clue revolves around Ysabeau’s escape.
Yes, the Escape Tour a great activity for a city trip, a day out, or a group outing. You’ll explore Ypres together and discover the city through riddles, clues, and Ysabeau’s story.
You don't just discover Ypres with your eyes—you also discover it by solving puzzles. The story of Ysabeau turns the city into a playground full of little secrets.
Ultimately, you're searching for the secret exit from Ypres. But it's not that easy to find. You'll have to follow Ysabeau's story, solve puzzles, and make the right connections along the way.