Private Tour
Private and guided visit to Mystery House Raiatea
Overview
Available languages
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Mystery House Raiatea invites you through a guided tour to discover more than 20 strange workshops that will put your senses to the test. Inspired by the mythical “Gravity Hills”, which, due to the absence of a visual horizon, give the illusion of seeing a road going up, when in reality it is going down.
Some examples of the workshops presented are:
– La Boussole Folle: a magnetic compass that disorients itself!
– Foucault’s Pendulum: a pendulum that stops by itself!
– The Infinite Arrow: an arrow that always points in the same direction!
– The Reverse Slope: water or ping pong ball going up the slope!
Our best guide is also the instigator of the project. Passionate about optical games and facts not explained a priori, Gérard will take you on a merry-go-round of illusions and change your point of view forever. With a good-natured mood and a desire to share his vision of bizarre things, Gérard will make you have a great time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Discover the Mystery House Raiatea, a unique attraction and activity in Polynesia! With family or friends, come live an experience that will challenge all of your senses as well as your imagination to try to understand the mysteries and strange phenomena of our beautiful hill of Fa'aroa in Raiatea.
What‘s Included
Umbrellas
Bathroom
Waiting marquee with games
Car park
Options
Private and guided visit to Mystery House Raiatea
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun times
Honey-LuLu,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Something out of the ordinary. The host was a lovely gentleman who has constructed some optical illusions that are totally disorienting (in a fun way). I wish my grand children were with me - it would have been a science lesson for them as well.
Intrigued by the visuals and enthusiasm in presentation.
Discover373592,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyed the illustrations and illusions described. Host was very nice and cheerful sharing demonstrating attractions.
Very good time and activity that usually changes.
Chaplx16,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stop at random when you see the signs on the road. Activity that usually changes on the island. Very good time, beautiful continuation!
Surprising and educational
lilix1966,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Gerard is quite a person, he alone deserves the detour.he created with his hands all his illusions, his sleight of hand and above all this weird house leaning. Make 1 stop you will not waste your time and for children it will be a beautiful discovery.
A great visit!!
marinev896,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made a 45min visit with Gerard who welcomed us with open arms to visit his MysteryHouse. He built everything with his hands and is a real enthusiast so we had a great time. It starts with optical illusions, then by visiting his house leaning with different viewpoints where he takes pictures of us then it ends with very fun games / puzzles / optical illusions. Gerard even gives us the secrets of his tricks! A very long time ago that I recommend you with your eyes closed.
Abracadabrant
toromona689,Feb 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly unique in Polynesia: surprising, intriguing, questioning... House to absolutely discover... We recommend!!
Funny, confusing and very friendly
Discover17515140127,Nov 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's a change from what you can find in the offers in Polynesia. We were with family and the children loved it too! Gérard, who gives us the tour, is very funny and puts his whole heart into it :-) I won't say more to leave you with all the surprises, go ahead!!!
Loved the experience.
David F,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide come inventor of this experience and his inventions were weird and wonderful and quite unbelieable
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