Play the city game of Portsmouth
An interactive adventure through Portsmouth. 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 in Portsmouth that ordinary visitors never truly see. Stroll past grand verandas, wrought-iron fences, and vibrant murals. Feel the sea breeze and hear children’s laughter echoing through historic streets. Today you will uncover the soul of this port city, hidden within the everyday.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Portsmouth on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth — 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 Portsmouth — 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 Portsmouth
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route in Portsmouth that ordinary visitors never truly see. Stroll past grand verandas, wrought-iron fences, and vibrant murals. Feel the sea breeze and hear children’s laughter echoing through historic streets. Today you will uncover the soul of this port city, hidden within the everyday.
Along the way you'll pass Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 8 hidden gems in Portsmouth that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Portsmouth
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