Play the city game of Schiedam
An interactive adventure through Schiedam. 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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12 stops · 3 km · ±1.5 h
A 3.1 km loop — you finish where you started.
Starts and ends at Huis te Riviere. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Look closely at the facade of the Proveniershuis. Above the main entrance, you will see an impressive sculpted element. Which symbol is central to this element, surrounded by other decorations?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 450 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Schiedam that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the wind through the sails of the colossal windmills, feel the deep currents of jenever history along the canals, and discover the elegant reflections of ancient gables in the calm water. A magical network awaits you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Schiedam on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Schiedam 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 Schiedam 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 Schiedam — 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 Schiedam — 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 Schiedam
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Schiedam that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the wind through the sails of the colossal windmills, feel the deep currents of jenever history along the canals, and discover the elegant reflections of ancient gables in the calm water. A magical network awaits you.
Along the way you'll pass Huis te Riviere, De Palmboom, Molen de noord, Zakkendragershuis Anthonisgilde, Museummolen De Walvisch and Stedelijk Museum Schiedam — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 6 hidden gems in Schiedam that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Schiedam
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