Play the city game of Cape Town
An interactive adventure through Cape Town. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Cape Town that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the silent embrace of Table Mountain, the ocean's whisper, and the vibrant hues of the Bo-Kaap. Here, the ancient stones reveal their deepest stories.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Cape Town on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Cape Town — 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.
What you'll see in Cape Town
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Cape Town that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the silent embrace of Table Mountain, the ocean's whisper, and the vibrant hues of the Bo-Kaap. Here, the ancient stones reveal their deepest stories.
Along the way you'll pass Castle of Good Hope, Castle Military Museum, President Nelson Mandela Statue, Church Square, Delville Wood Memorial and Iziko South African Museum — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Cape Town that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Cape Town
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