Play the city game of Petra
An interactive adventure through Petra. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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12 stops · 4 km · ±1.75 h
4.0 km · 1.1 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Royal Tombs and ends at The Treasury. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Stand before the Silk Tomb, renowned for its extraordinary natural rock coloration. Look closely at the facade. Which of these colors is most prominently visible in the swirling patterns of the sandstone, giving the tomb its distinctive 'silken' appearance?
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Note: this route has one longer stretch of ±1050 m, between the end and the start of the route (±14 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 Petra that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the whispers of the rose-red sandstone, the majestic facades rising from the cliffs, and the shadows of a forgotten civilization still dancing here.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Petra on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Petra 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 Petra 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 Petra — 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 Petra — 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 Petra
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Petra that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the whispers of the rose-red sandstone, the majestic facades rising from the cliffs, and the shadows of a forgotten civilization still dancing here.
Along the way you'll pass Royal Tombs, Silk Tomb, Corinthian tomb, Palace Tomb, Winged Lion Temple and Qasr al-Bint - Temple of Dushara — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Petra that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Petra
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