Play the city game of Palermo
An interactive adventure through Palermo. 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 Palermo that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the golden glow that kisses the Arab-Norman architecture, feel the echoes of bustling markets in the narrow alleys, and breathe in the scent of jasmine rising from lush courtyards. Palermo unfolds as a living tapestry of history and beauty, especially for you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Palermo on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Palermo 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 Palermo 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 Palermo — 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 Palermo — 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 Palermo
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Palermo that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the golden glow that kisses the Arab-Norman architecture, feel the echoes of bustling markets in the narrow alleys, and breathe in the scent of jasmine rising from lush courtyards. Palermo unfolds as a living tapestry of history and beauty, especially for you.
Along the way you'll pass Palermo Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Modern Art Gallery Sant'Anna, Orto Botanico di Palermo, Palazzo Abatellis and Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Palermo that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Palermo
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