Play the city game of Utrecht
An interactive adventure through Utrecht. 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 for you in Utrecht that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the unique, centuries-old wharf cellars right by the water, the shadow of the mighty Dom Tower, and the hidden monastery gardens in the heart of the city, lie markers that together reveal the true Utrecht.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Utrecht on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht — 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 Utrecht — 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 Utrecht
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Utrecht that ordinary visitors never fully see. Among the unique, centuries-old wharf cellars right by the water, the shadow of the mighty Dom Tower, and the hidden monastery gardens in the heart of the city, lie markers that together reveal the true Utrecht.
Along the way you'll pass Neude (Oude Postkantoor), Oudegracht aan de Werf, Domtoren, Paushuize, Spoorwegmuseum and Rietveld Schröderhuis — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 6 hidden gems in Utrecht that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Utrecht
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