Play the city game of Nice
An interactive adventure through Nice. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
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12 stops · 4.7 km · ±2 h
4.7 km · 1.1 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Point de vue Colline du Château and ends at Centenary Monument. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
The Colline du Château, once an impregnable fortress, was completely destroyed in 1706. A corrupted archive file attempts to reconstruct the details of this catastrophe. Fill in the missing words: 'The Castle of Nice was demolished in 1706 by order of King Louis XIV of France, following a siege by his troops led by Marshal _____. The city of Nice was then annexed by France, but later returned to the House of _____.'
Read how the escape game works
Note: this route has one longer stretch of ±1150 m, between the end and the start of the route (±15 min walk).
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Nice that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the azure sea, the warm glow of the sun on ochre-colored facades, and the elegant echoes of baroque splendor drifting through the ancient streets. Let yourself be guided by the secrets hidden around every turn.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Nice on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice — 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 Nice — 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 Nice
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Nice that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the azure sea, the warm glow of the sun on ochre-colored facades, and the elegant echoes of baroque splendor drifting through the ancient streets. Let yourself be guided by the secrets hidden around every turn.
Along the way you'll pass Point de vue Colline du Château, Colline du Château, Panorama Est de la Colline du Château, Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù, Bellanda Tower and Musée du Palais Lascaris — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 1 hidden gem in Nice that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Nice
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