Play the city game of Riga
An interactive walk along the highlights of Riga. Follow the route, solve puzzles and play 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 · 3.8 km · ±1.75 h
3.8 km · 1.3 km back to the starting point.
Starts at The Freedom Monument and ends at Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Bastejkalns Park evolved from Riga's former defensive fortifications. The sequence of its transformation included:
Read how the escape game works
Note: this route has one longer stretch of ±1250 m, between the end and the start of the route (±17 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 Riga that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Listen to the whispers of the ancient cobblestones, feel the steadfast gaze of Milda watching over the city, and let yourself be carried away by the elegant curves of Art Nouveau facades that sparkle like jewels in the cityscape. The Daugava River reflects the sky and history, as the city slowly reveals its secrets.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Riga on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Riga 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 Riga.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Riga — 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 Riga — 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 Riga
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Riga that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Listen to the whispers of the ancient cobblestones, feel the steadfast gaze of Milda watching over the city, and let yourself be carried away by the elegant curves of Art Nouveau facades that sparkle like jewels in the cityscape. The Daugava River reflects the sky and history, as the city slowly reveals its secrets.
Along the way you'll pass The Freedom Monument, Bastejkalna Park, Latvian War Museum, Barricades Memorial, Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture and Riga Castle — the finest highlights of Riga, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Riga
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