Play the city game of Philadelphia
An interactive adventure through Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the Liberty Bell, the echoes of founding debates within red brick halls, and the serene shimmer of the river embracing the city. Each path reveals a layer of Philadelphia's soul, hidden from the untrained eye.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Philadelphia on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia — 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 Philadelphia — 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 Philadelphia
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Philadelphia that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the Liberty Bell, the echoes of founding debates within red brick halls, and the serene shimmer of the river embracing the city. Each path reveals a layer of Philadelphia's soul, hidden from the untrained eye.
Along the way you'll pass Liberty Bell, Independence National Historical Park, Benjamin Franklin Museum, Museum of the American Revolution, Independence Hall and Museum of Illusions Philadelphia — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Philadelphia that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Philadelphia
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