Play the city game of Elvas
An interactive adventure through Elvas. 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 Elvas that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the majestic, star-shaped fortifications that define the horizon, the elegant arches of the ancient aqueduct that nourishes the city, and the warm terracotta roofs stretching towards the rolling Alentejo plain. Here, the narrow streets whisper tales of resilience and hidden history.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Elvas on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Elvas 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 Elvas 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 Elvas — 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 Elvas — 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 Elvas
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Elvas that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the majestic, star-shaped fortifications that define the horizon, the elegant arches of the ancient aqueduct that nourishes the city, and the warm terracotta roofs stretching towards the rolling Alentejo plain. Here, the narrow streets whisper tales of resilience and hidden history.
Along the way you'll pass Elvas Castle, Miradouro da Parada do Castelo de Elvas, Mirador del Fuerte de Gracia, Pelourinho de Elvas, Military Museum of Elvas and Portas de Olivença — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Elvas that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Elvas
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