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.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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- First stops free
- In your language
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12 stops · 4.4 km · ±2 h
4.4 km · 1.1 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Independence Seaport Museum and ends at Cherry Street Pier. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Spruce Street Harbor Park is a riverside oasis of fun and relaxation. Which sound best captures the vibrant and relaxed atmosphere of this park? A. The sound of lapping water and soft human chatter. B. The loud blare of trains and industrial machinery. C. The echoing bells of a nearby church. D. The silence of a secluded natural reserve.
Read how the escape game works
Note: this route has one longer stretch of ±1100 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 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 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.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
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 Independence Seaport Museum, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Museum of the American Revolution, Independence National Historical Park, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Philadelphia that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Philadelphia
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