Dresden
Web-to-app city quest

Play the city game of Dresden

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

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5.5km route

The story

The Order of the Secret Map

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a trail for you in Dresden that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the dark sandstone domes, the Baroque splendor of the Zwinger, the shimmering Elbe river, and the golden riders in the Neustadt district, lie markers that together reveal the true Dresden.

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

About this city walk

Discover Dresden on a self-guided walking tour

Our interactive walking tour of Dresden 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 Dresden 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 Dresden — 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 Dresden — 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 Dresden

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a trail for you in Dresden that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the dark sandstone domes, the Baroque splendor of the Zwinger, the shimmering Elbe river, and the golden riders in the Neustadt district, lie markers that together reveal the true Dresden.

Along the way you'll pass Zwinger, Semperoper, Fürstenzug, Brühlsche Terrasse, Frauenkirche and Goldener Reiter — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 6 hidden gems in Dresden that only locals know about.

Ready for the adventure?

Start your mission in Dresden

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