Play the city game of New Orleans
An interactive adventure through New Orleans. 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 New Orleans, a path that others often miss. Feel the rhythmic pulse of jazz echoing from hidden courtyards, admire the intricate iron lace adorning ancient balconies, and breathe in the sweet, heavy scent of magnolia carried on the humid air. This city whispers its secrets to those who truly listen.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover New Orleans on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans — 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 New Orleans — 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 New Orleans
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in New Orleans, a path that others often miss. Feel the rhythmic pulse of jazz echoing from hidden courtyards, admire the intricate iron lace adorning ancient balconies, and breathe in the sweet, heavy scent of magnolia carried on the humid air. This city whispers its secrets to those who truly listen.
Along the way you'll pass New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, The Historic New Orleans Collection, The Historic New Orleans Collection (Williams Research Center), US Custom House and Vue Orleans Observation Deck — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 7 hidden gems in New Orleans that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in New Orleans
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