Play the city game of Montevideo
An interactive adventure through Montevideo. 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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12 stops · 3.2 km · ±1.5 h
3.2 km · 2.3 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Museo of the Gaucho and Currency and ends at Museo de Historia del Arte.
This is what a challenge feels like:
An old archive file about the Mercado del Puerto is corrupted. Fill in the missing words to restore the sentence: 'This iconic building, originally opened in 1868, served as a vibrant _____ for fresh produce and later as a renowned destination for traditional Uruguayan _____.'
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 500 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Montevideo that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the Río de la Plata, admire the grandeur of colonial facades, and feel the vibrant pulse of the markets. Here, amidst the echoes of a rich history, a magical network unfolds.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Montevideo on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Montevideo 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 Montevideo 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 Montevideo — 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 Montevideo — 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 Montevideo
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Montevideo that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the Río de la Plata, admire the grandeur of colonial facades, and feel the vibrant pulse of the markets. Here, amidst the echoes of a rich history, a magical network unfolds.
Along the way you'll pass Port Market, Palacio Taranco, Constitution Plaza, Gateway of the Citadel, Salvo Palace and Cagancha Square — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 6 hidden gems in Montevideo that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Montevideo
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