Play the city game of Chester
An interactive adventure through Chester. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
- In your browser
- No download
- No account
- First stops free
- In your language
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3.0 km · 0.5 km back to the starting point.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route in Chester that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk beneath the Eastgate Clock, feel the breeze atop the city walls, marvel at the light in the cathedral, and listen for echoes in the Roman amphitheatre. The hidden layers of Chester await your discovery.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Chester on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester — 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 Chester — 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 Chester
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route in Chester that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk beneath the Eastgate Clock, feel the breeze atop the city walls, marvel at the light in the cathedral, and listen for echoes in the Roman amphitheatre. The hidden layers of Chester await your discovery.
Along the way you'll pass Chester Cross, Chester Cathedral, Chester City Walls, Eastgate Clock and Chester Roman Amphitheatre — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 7 hidden gems in Chester that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Chester
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