Play the city game of Richmond
An interactive adventure through Richmond. 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 Richmond that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk among bronze figures of resolve, beneath marble columns rising like ancient trees, and find hidden gardens scented with mint in spring. The city’s secrets are yours to uncover.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Richmond on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond — 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 Richmond — 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 Richmond
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route in Richmond that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk among bronze figures of resolve, beneath marble columns rising like ancient trees, and find hidden gardens scented with mint in spring. The city’s secrets are yours to uncover.
Along the way you'll pass Virginia Civil Rights Monument, The Valentine, Virginia State Capitol and Old City Hall — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 5 hidden gems in Richmond that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Richmond
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