Kortrijk self-guided city game: Explore at your own pace

A smartphone game that turns Kortrijk's streets into a puzzle

A self-guided city exploration game in Kortrijk played on your smartphone via a free app, where you answer questions and complete search assignments at your own pace. The game takes 2 to 4 hours and covers landmarks from the 13th-century Beguinage to the Speytorre towers and the Textile Museum. You choose when to start, pause or finish, and GPS guides you between stops. Available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided city exploration in Kortrijk

• Log in to city game app
• Use GPS to find squares and streets
• Visit Beguinage and courtyard
• Pass by Speytorre tower
• Explore Texture museum
• See Church of Our Lady
• Visit Kortrijk 1302 museum
• View Gothic-Renaissance façade statues
• Walk through International Rose Garden
• Pass St. Martin's Church site
• Explore K in Kortrijk shopping centre
• Visit Ring Shopping centre
• See Baggaertshof cottages
• View Belfry at Grote Markt
• Walk Kortrijk beguinage cottages
• Visit Queen Astrid Park
• See Groeningepoort memorial
• Pass Kortrijk Theatre
• View Groeninge Gate and monument
• Explore hospital inner courtyard
• See Artillery Tower
• Pass church of the Passionists

The experience

You download the app, log in after booking, and start whenever suits your day: morning, afternoon, or split across two visits. The game sends you to real locations around Kortrijk: the Beguinage courtyard (a UNESCO site since 1998), the limestone towers built in the 1300s, the Church of Our Lady from 1199, and stops at museums like Kortrijk 1302 in the Groeninge Abbey, which covers the Battle of the Golden Spurs. At each location, you answer questions about what you're standing in front of and complete small search assignments, all on your phone.

GPS navigation gets you between stops without needing to plan a route or ask for directions. You're not following a guide's pace or a fixed schedule. You pause at the International Rose Garden if it catches your eye, spend longer at the Textile Museum learning about flax and linen, or skip ahead if a location doesn't interest you. The game works for solo travelers, couples, families and groups up to six people, and it's affordable compared to a guided tour.

The app delivers facts about each site as you go: the Beguinage's 41 cottages date to the 17th century, the belfry in the Grote Markt was part of a cloth hall mentioned as far back as 1248, the Artillery Tower was built by the French King Philip the Fair in 1301–1302. You get the city's history without the lecture, and you control the rhythm entirely.

What’s included

• Access to the online city game app.
• GPS-guided navigation between stops.
• questions and search assignments at each location.
• historical facts about Kortrijk's landmarks, museums and monuments.
• the ability to pause and resume the game anytime.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Qula

Is this one for you?If you're arriving in Kortrijk without a car or staying in the city center, this game works entirely on foot with GPS: no transport to arrange, no guide to meet, no fixed departure time. Start whenever you have a free afternoon and move at your own speed through the squares and streets.

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Top questions

Can I do this game if I don't have much time in Kortrijk?

The game runs 2 to 4 hours depending on how many stops you visit and how long you spend at each one. You can pause and resume anytime, so you can split it across multiple visits or do just a few locations in an afternoon.

What is the Beguinage and why is it on this tour?

The Beguinage is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 13th century, with 41 cottages built in the 17th century arranged around a courtyard and chapel. It's one of Kortrijk's most significant historical sites and a key stop on the game route.

How does GPS navigation work in the app?

The app uses GPS to show you the location of each stop and guide you there from wherever you are. You don't need to memorize directions or plan transport between sites. The app handles the navigation.

What languages is the app available in?

The app offers audio guides and text in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, so you can play in your preferred language.

Is this suitable for families with children?

Yes, the game is family-friendly and works well for groups up to six people. Children can ride in a stroller or pram if needed, and all areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible.

What do I need to bring to play this game?

You need a smartphone with the free app installed and a data connection to use GPS navigation and access the game content. The app is available after you complete your booking.