Play the city game of Castelo Branco
An interactive adventure through Castelo Branco. 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 Castelo Branco that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be carried away by the baroque splendor of the gardens, the whispering stones of the ancient castle, and the delicate threads of centuries-old embroidery. Here, a network of stories unfolds, hidden behind the panoramic vistas over the Serra da Gardunha.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Castelo Branco on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco — 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 Castelo Branco — 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 Castelo Branco
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Castelo Branco that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be carried away by the baroque splendor of the gardens, the whispering stones of the ancient castle, and the delicate threads of centuries-old embroidery. Here, a network of stories unfolds, hidden behind the panoramic vistas over the Serra da Gardunha.
Along the way you'll pass Jardim do Paço Episcopal, Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Jr., Centro de Interpretação do Jardim do Paço, Cathedral of Castelo Branco, Centro de Cultura Contemporânea de Castelo Branco and Miradouro de Castelo Branco — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 4 hidden gems in Castelo Branco that only locals know about.
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