Play the city game of Groningen
An interactive adventure through Groningen. 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 Groningen that ordinary visitors never fully see. You will walk along canals where stately warehouses are reflected in the water, under the watchful eye of the proud Martini Tower, and through streets filled with the young energy of knowledge and innovation. The city whispers its stories. Listen closely.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Groningen on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Groningen 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 Groningen 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 Groningen — 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 Groningen — 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 Groningen
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Groningen that ordinary visitors never fully see. You will walk along canals where stately warehouses are reflected in the water, under the watchful eye of the proud Martini Tower, and through streets filled with the young energy of knowledge and innovation. The city whispers its stories. Listen closely.
Along the way you'll pass Groninger Museum, Synagoge Groningen, University Museum, Hoge der A, Martini Tower and Forum Groningen — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 5 hidden gems in Groningen that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Groningen
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