Play the city game of Kinsale
An interactive adventure through Kinsale. 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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8 stops · 1.4 km · ±1 h
1.4 km · 1.0 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Kinsale Town Viewpoint and ends at Desmond Castle. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
In the town centre you passed rows of houses and shopfronts. Look around this park: what fills most of the space here instead?
Read how the escape game works
Note: this route has one longer stretch of ±1050 m, between the end and the start of the route (±14 min walk).
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Kinsale that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be guided by the vibrant colors of the houses, the salty scent of the harbor, and the whispers of ancient trade that drift through the streets. Here, a network of hidden stories unfolds, woven into the soul of this charming town.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Kinsale on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Kinsale 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 Kinsale 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 Kinsale — 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 Kinsale — 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 Kinsale
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Kinsale that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be guided by the vibrant colors of the houses, the salty scent of the harbor, and the whispers of ancient trade that drift through the streets. Here, a network of hidden stories unfolds, woven into the soul of this charming town.
Along the way you'll pass Kinsale Town Viewpoint, Kinsale Town Park, Long Quay, Kinsale Regional Museum, St Multose Church and The Old Mill / James O’Neill Building — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 1 hidden gem in Kinsale that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Kinsale
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