Play the city game of Faro
An interactive adventure through Faro. 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 Faro that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the golden light dancing on the Ria Formosa, listen to the whispered tales of the ancient city walls, and breathe in the salty sea air mingled with the sweet scent of orange blossom. A world full of wonders unfolds before you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Faro on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro — 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 Faro — 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 Faro
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Faro that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the golden light dancing on the Ria Formosa, listen to the whispered tales of the ancient city walls, and breathe in the salty sea air mingled with the sweet scent of orange blossom. A world full of wonders unfolds before you.
Along the way you'll pass Faro Cathedral, Faro Story Spot - Your First Stop in Faro, Algarve Life Sciences Center, Arco da Vila, Faro Marina and Cidade Velha — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 4 hidden gems in Faro that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Faro
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