Web-to-app city quest

Play the city game of George Town

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

9highlights
3hidden gems
6.9km route

The story

The Order of the Secret Map

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in George Town that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the scents of incense and spices drifting through the air, past the colourful shophouses that preserve tales of old, and feel the whispering sea breeze carrying the echoes of centuries of trade. Every detail is a clue, every street corner a gateway to the hidden.

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

About this city walk

Discover George Town on a self-guided walking tour

Our interactive walking tour of George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town — 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 George Town — 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 George Town

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in George Town that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the scents of incense and spices drifting through the air, past the colourful shophouses that preserve tales of old, and feel the whispering sea breeze carrying the echoes of centuries of trade. Every detail is a clue, every street corner a gateway to the hidden.

Along the way you'll pass Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Goddess Of Mercy Temple, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Esplanade Walkway and Penang Street Art — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in George Town that only locals know about.

Ready for the adventure?

Start your mission in George Town

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