Play the city game of Keulen
An interactive adventure through Keulen. 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 Cologne that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the colossal Gothic spires of the Dom, the steel arches of the Hohenzollern Bridge, the scent of classic perfume, and the gentle flow of the Rhine, lie markers that together reveal the true Cologne.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Keulen on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Keulen 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 Keulen 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 Keulen — 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 Keulen — 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 Keulen
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a trail for you in Cologne that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the colossal Gothic spires of the Dom, the steel arches of the Hohenzollern Bridge, the scent of classic perfume, and the gentle flow of the Rhine, lie markers that together reveal the true Cologne.
Along the way you'll pass Kölner Dom, Hohenzollernbrücke, Deutzer Brücke, Fischmarkt, Alter Markt and Schokoladenmuseum — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 6 hidden gems in Keulen that only locals know about.
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