Play the city game of Guimarães
An interactive adventure through Guimarães. 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 Guimarães that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Feel the ancient stones of the castle whisper, hear the echoes of the first king in the humble church, and let the intricate ironwork of the medieval alleys guide you. A hidden network unfolds before you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Guimarães on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Guimarães 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 Guimarães 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 Guimarães — 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 Guimarães — 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 Guimarães
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Guimarães that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Feel the ancient stones of the castle whisper, hear the echoes of the first king in the humble church, and let the intricate ironwork of the medieval alleys guide you. A hidden network unfolds before you.
Along the way you'll pass Guimarães Castle, Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo, Dom Afonso Henriques, Palace Duques de Bragança, Guimarães Historical City Centre and Centro Internacional das Artes José de Guimarães — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 0 hidden gems in Guimarães that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Guimarães
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