Play the city game of Coimbra
An interactive adventure through Coimbra. 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 has opened a route for you in Coimbra that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the ancient university on the hills, feel the gentle breath of the Mondego River, and let yourself be carried by the play of light and shadow in the historic alleys. Here, where Roman foundations and medieval fortresses converge, your adventure begins.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Coimbra on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Coimbra 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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra — 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 Coimbra — 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 Coimbra
Welcome, Explorer. The Order has opened a route for you in Coimbra that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the ancient university on the hills, feel the gentle breath of the Mondego River, and let yourself be carried by the play of light and shadow in the historic alleys. Here, where Roman foundations and medieval fortresses converge, your adventure begins.
Along the way you'll pass Palace of Schools, Iron Gate, Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra, Escadas Monumentais, Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra and National Museum Machado de Castro — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Coimbra that only locals know about.
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