Play the city game of Madison
An interactive adventure through Madison. 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 in Madison that ordinary visitors never fully see. Walk among golden domes, art deco facades, and mosaics glowing with sunlight. Feel how history and creativity weave together in every stone of this city.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Madison on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison — 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 Madison — 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 Madison
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route in Madison that ordinary visitors never fully see. Walk among golden domes, art deco facades, and mosaics glowing with sunlight. Feel how history and creativity weave together in every stone of this city.
Along the way you'll pass Wisconsin Building, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and Wisconsin State Capitol — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 4 hidden gems in Madison that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Madison
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