Mystery House Raiatea: A Guided Tour into the World of Optical Illusions

Embark on a guided tour at Mystery House Raiatea and explore over 20 mind-bending workshops that challenge your senses. Discover optical illusions like the disorienting magnetic compass and the arrow that always points in the same direction. Let Gérard, the passionate guide, change your perspective forever!

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mystery House Raiatea - Explore the Mystery House Raiatea, a distinctive attraction and activity in Polynesia! Whether with family or friends, enjoy an experience that will engage all your senses and imagination as you attempt to unravel the mysteries and unusual phenomena of the stunning Fa’aroa hill in Raiatea.
What's Included
  • Umbrellas available
  • Access to bathroom facilities
  • Waiting marquee with games
  • Parking space included
Additional Information

The Mystery House Raiatea warmly welcomes visitors to embark on a guided tour featuring over 20 intriguing workshops designed to challenge the senses. Drawing inspiration from the legendary “Gravity Hills,” these workshops create the illusion of an uphill road when it is actually descending, due to the lack of a visual horizon.
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Location
Mystery House Raiatea
The Mystery House is located just near the Adult Training Center in Faaroa, up the hill. Park right in front of the garden.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chaplx16
Sep 19, 2025
Very good time and activity that usually changes. - Stop at random when you see the signs on the road. Activity that usually changes on the island. Very good time, beautiful continuation!
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Marinev896
Jul 6, 2025
A great visit!! - We 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.
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Toromona689
Feb 21, 2024
Abracadabrant - Truly unique in Polynesia: surprising, intriguing, questioning... House to absolutely discover... We recommend!!
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Discover17515140127
Nov 3, 2023
Funny, confusing and very friendly - It'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!!!
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Discover373592
Jan 24, 2026
Intrigued by the visuals and enthusiasm in presentation. - Enjoyed the illustrations and illusions described. Host was very nice and cheerful sharing demonstrating attractions.
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Lilix1966
Aug 13, 2025
Surprising and educational - Gerard 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.
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David_f
Oct 22, 2023
Loved the experience. - The guide come inventor of this experience and his inventions were weird and wonderful and quite unbelieable
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From $19
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).