Play the city game of Santander
An interactive walk along the highlights of Santander. 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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- No account
- First stops free
- In your language
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12 stops · 3 km · ±1.5 h
3.0 km · 0.4 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Palacete del Embarcadero and ends at Los Raqueros. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
The Grúa de Piedra is a silent witness to Santander's maritime history. Which of these events logically follows the others in the evolution of port activity in Santander? Old sailing ships unload by hand -> Use of the Grúa de Piedra -> ... -> Modern container terminals.
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 600 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Santander that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the shimmering light on the pearlescent scales of the Centro Botín, feel the salty breeze from the bay whispering tales of ancient mariners, and discover the resilience woven into the city's elegant architecture.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Santander on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Santander 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 Santander.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Santander — 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 Santander — 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 Santander
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Santander that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the shimmering light on the pearlescent scales of the Centro Botín, feel the salty breeze from the bay whispering tales of ancient mariners, and discover the resilience woven into the city's elegant architecture.
Along the way you'll pass Palacete del Embarcadero, Grúa de Piedra, Centro Botín, Monumento a José María de Pereda, Catedral de Santander and Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria — the finest highlights of Santander, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Santander
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