Play the city game of Haarlem
An interactive adventure through Haarlem. 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 trail for you in Haarlem that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the courtyards full of whispering secrets, the shadow of the massive St. Bavo Church, the sails of the De Adriaan windmill, and the dark waters of the Spaarne, lie markers that together reveal the true Haarlem.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Haarlem on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Haarlem 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 Haarlem 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 Haarlem — 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 Haarlem — 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 Haarlem
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a trail for you in Haarlem that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the courtyards full of whispering secrets, the shadow of the massive St. Bavo Church, the sails of the De Adriaan windmill, and the dark waters of the Spaarne, lie markers that together reveal the true Haarlem.
Along the way you'll pass Station Haarlem, Grote Markt & St.-Bavokerk, Teylers Museum, Molen De Adriaan, Frans Hals Museum and Jopenkerk — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 5 hidden gems in Haarlem that only locals know about.
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