Play the city game of Newcastle
An interactive adventure through Newcastle. 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 Newcastle that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the paths where rugged ocean pools whisper tales, where the cliffs stand as ancient sentinels, where the echoes of coal and steel still linger in the air, and where the sea holds the city in a timeless embrace.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Newcastle on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle — 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 Newcastle — 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 Newcastle
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Newcastle that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the paths where rugged ocean pools whisper tales, where the cliffs stand as ancient sentinels, where the echoes of coal and steel still linger in the air, and where the sea holds the city in a timeless embrace.
Along the way you'll pass Bogey Hole, King Edward Park Lookout, Newcastle Memorial Walk, The Obelisk, Newcastle War Memorial Cultural Centre and Welcome Wall - Newcastle — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 1 hidden gems in Newcastle that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Newcastle
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