Play the city game of Heraklion
An interactive adventure through Heraklion. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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- In your language
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The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Heraklion that ordinary visitors never fully see. Feel the warm breath of the Aegean Sea, hear the whispers of ancient stones beneath the Cretan sun, and let yourself be guided by the echoes of Minoan and Venetian grandeur dancing through the alleys. The hidden patterns of this city await your gaze.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Heraklion on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Heraklion 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 Heraklion 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 Heraklion — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Heraklion — 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.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Heraklion
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Heraklion that ordinary visitors never fully see. Feel the warm breath of the Aegean Sea, hear the whispers of ancient stones beneath the Cretan sun, and let yourself be guided by the echoes of Minoan and Venetian grandeur dancing through the alleys. The hidden patterns of this city await your gaze.
Along the way you'll pass Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, Bembo fountain, Natural History Museum of Crete, Historical Museum of Crete and Morosini Fountain — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Heraklion that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Heraklion
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