Family activity in Spa — available on SmartGuide

Discover Spa
differently

3 audio storytelling walks for ages 6–12, guided by Droplet — the cheeky little water drop who knows all the secrets of the spa town.

🗺 3 tours available 💶 From €9.99 👧 Ages 6–12 🌍 FR · EN · NL · DE

A city to listen to,
a city to discover

Les Contes d'Ariane turns a city walk into a real narrative adventure. Guided by Droplet's voice in your earphones, you discover Spa differently — not as tourists, but as characters in a story.

Immersive audio narration

Professional voice, ambient music, sound effects — a real audio production.

Precise GPS guidance

The story triggers automatically when you reach the right spot.

For the whole family

Designed to delight ages 6–12 — without boring the adults.

Your guide

Who is Droplet?

Born in the depths of the Ardennes, Droplet has travelled for centuries through Spa's springs. She has seen everything — kings, poets, mysterious visitors. Today, she shares her secrets with you.

Spa, pearl of the Ardennes

Nestled in the green hills of the Ardennes, Spa is far more than a spa town. It's a cradle of stories, legends and breathtaking Belle Époque architecture.

Therms & Springs

Spa's iron-rich waters were famous throughout Europe. Kings and emperors came here from the 16th century onwards.

Belle Époque

Stately villas, elegant galleries, historic casino… Spa's architecture tells of a golden era when all of Europe flocked here.

Nature & Ardennes

Surrounded by ancient forests and scenic walks, Spa offers exceptional natural surroundings two hours from Brussels.

Family & Leisure

Aqualis, museums, marked trails — and now audio walks that bring the lanes and squares of the city to life.

3 adventures await you

Each walk explores a neighbourhood, an era, a mystery of Spa — always guided by Droplet's playful voice.

Tour 1

The Source Detectives

Droplet has lost her secret spring! Help her investigate through Spa's town centre, solving clues hidden near historic fountains and Belle Époque buildings.

⏱ 45 min 📏 3 km 👧 6–12 yrs ♿ Wheelchair accessible

€9.99 / lifetime access

🎧 Listen to the teaser

Start the adventure →

Tour 2

The Secret of the Royal Baths

The kings and queens of Europe had a secret room in Spa. Droplet, who spied on them all, takes you behind the golden scenes of Europe's most famous spa town.

⏱ 90 min 📏 3.8 km 👧 7–12 yrs

€9.99 / lifetime access

Tour 3

The Forest of Seven Whispers

In the woods surrounding Spa, seven springs each hold their own legend. Droplet guides you along mossy trails to discover the creatures and spirits of the Ardennes forest.

🚲🚗 Bike or car 📏 12 km 👧 6–12 yrs

€9.99 / lifetime access

🎧 Listen to the teaser

Start the adventure →

Ready in 3 minutes,
amazed for hours

1

Download SmartGuide

Download the free SmartGuide app from the App Store or Google Play. Works on iOS and Android.

2

Buy your walk

Choose the tour that appeals to you and buy it in the app. Download it for offline use.

3

Set off on your adventure!

Head to the starting point. Put in your earphones, launch the tour and let Droplet guide you.

💧 One phone is enough for the whole family!

Your questions,
our answers

The walks are designed for children aged 6 to 12, but the whole family can enjoy the adventure! Younger children will also appreciate the stories with an adult. Parents often look just as captivated as the children.
No! One smartphone per family is enough. You can connect Bluetooth headphones or use the speaker and walk together. The story triggers automatically when you approach the right spots.
Each tour takes between 60 and 90 minutes, including breaks and discoveries. You set your own pace — Droplet patiently waits until you're ready before continuing the story!
Download the SmartGuide app (iOS & Android), buy your chosen tour, and download it for offline use. The purchase is valid for life — come back as many times as you like!
Tours 1 and 2 (town centre) are accessible with an all-terrain pushchair. Tour 3 (forest) has some slopes and is not recommended with a pushchair, but is still walkable for young children.
Yes! All three tours are available in French, English, Dutch and German. Simply choose your preferred language when purchasing in the app.

More cities, more stories

Les Contes d'Ariane is preparing to reveal the secrets of other Belgian cities. Every city has its legends, its mysteries, its characters just waiting to be discovered…

And soon… 🤫

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