Ascona
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Play the city game of Ascona

An interactive adventure through Ascona. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.

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8highlights
2hidden gems
5.9km route

The story

The Order of the Secret Map

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Ascona that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be carried away by the shimmer of Lago Maggiore, where the azure waters reflect the majestic mountains. Feel the Mediterranean warmth dancing through the elegant baroque facades of the old town, and listen to the soft echoes of artistic souls who found their inspiration here. A world full of hidden splendor lies at your feet.

A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.

About this city walk

Discover Ascona on a self-guided walking tour

Our interactive walking tour of Ascona blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Ascona and the hidden gems only locals know.

No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Ascona — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.

Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Ascona — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.

Why players love CityWalkGems

At your pace

No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.

Highlights + gems

The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.

Story in every street

History and mystery woven through the city itself.

A fraction of a guide

A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.

Zero hassle

No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.

What you'll see in Ascona

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Ascona that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be carried away by the shimmer of Lago Maggiore, where the azure waters reflect the majestic mountains. Feel the Mediterranean warmth dancing through the elegant baroque facades of the old town, and listen to the soft echoes of artistic souls who found their inspiration here. A world full of hidden splendor lies at your feet.

Along the way you'll pass Museo Castello San Materno, I Love Ascona Sign, Grand Tour of Switzerland - Photo Spot Ascona, Museo Casa Anatta, Parco Parsifal and Tour d’observation — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Ascona that only locals know about.

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