Play the city game of Mantua
An interactive adventure through Mantua. 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 Mantua that ordinary visitors never fully see. You will walk among the echoes of the Gonzaga dukes, under the watchful eye of Virgil's statue, and through squares where frescoes whisper the tales of the Renaissance. Pay close attention, for the stones of this city speak to those who know how to listen.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Mantua on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Mantua 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 Mantua 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 Mantua — 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 Mantua — 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 Mantua
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Mantua that ordinary visitors never fully see. You will walk among the echoes of the Gonzaga dukes, under the watchful eye of Virgil's statue, and through squares where frescoes whisper the tales of the Renaissance. Pay close attention, for the stones of this city speak to those who know how to listen.
Along the way you'll pass Piazza delle Erbe, Rotonda di San Lorenzo, Podestà Palace, Tower Cage, Piazza Sordello and Ducale Palace — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 0 hidden gems in Mantua that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Mantua
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