Play the city game of Kilkenny
An interactive adventure through Kilkenny. 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 Kilkenny that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be guided along the ancient stones of the castles, where tales of knights and nobles still echo. Wander through the whispering medieval lanes, where every cobblestone holds a secret. And feel the spiritual grandeur of the cathedrals, standing as silent guardians over the city. Prepare to discover the true essence of Kilkenny.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Kilkenny on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny — 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 Kilkenny — 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 Kilkenny
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Kilkenny that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be guided along the ancient stones of the castles, where tales of knights and nobles still echo. Wander through the whispering medieval lanes, where every cobblestone holds a secret. And feel the spiritual grandeur of the cathedrals, standing as silent guardians over the city. Prepare to discover the true essence of Kilkenny.
Along the way you'll pass Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Castle Fountain, The Parade Tower, National Design & Craft Gallery, St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum and Smithwick's Experience — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Kilkenny that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Kilkenny
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