Play the city game of Mechelen
An interactive adventure through Mechelen. 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 Mechelen that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the Dijle river, reflecting ancient gables. Let your gaze wander over the sky-reaching tower of Saint Rumbold, a beacon through time. And feel the serene tranquility hidden in the secret courtyards, where history gently breathes.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Mechelen on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Mechelen 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 Mechelen 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 Mechelen — 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 Mechelen — 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 Mechelen
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Mechelen that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the Dijle river, reflecting ancient gables. Let your gaze wander over the sky-reaching tower of Saint Rumbold, a beacon through time. And feel the serene tranquility hidden in the secret courtyards, where history gently breathes.
Along the way you'll pass Grote Markt, Paleis van de Grote Raad, Museum Hof van Busleyden, Kazerne Dossin – Memorial, Great Beguinage and Brusselpoort — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 5 hidden gems in Mechelen that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Mechelen
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