Play the city game of Pavia
An interactive adventure through Pavia. 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 Pavia that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the gentle flow of the Ticino beneath the ancient bridge, let your gaze wander along the silent, medieval towers that kiss the sky, and listen to the echoes of scholars whispering through the university walls across the centuries.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Pavia on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Pavia 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 Pavia 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 Pavia — 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 Pavia — 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 Pavia
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Pavia that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the gentle flow of the Ticino beneath the ancient bridge, let your gaze wander along the silent, medieval towers that kiss the sky, and listen to the echoes of scholars whispering through the university walls across the centuries.
Along the way you'll pass Ponte Coperto, Basilica di San Michele Maggiore, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, Torri di Pavia, Visconti Castle - Civic Museums and Palazzo del Broletto — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 4 hidden gems in Pavia that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Pavia
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