Play the city game of Volterra
An interactive adventure through Volterra. 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 Volterra that reveals the city's secrets. You will walk past the echoes of a Roman theatre, under the shadow of proud medieval towers, and alongside the soft glow of alabaster carved from the earth. Listen closely, the stones of Volterra are whispering.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Volterra on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Volterra 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 Volterra 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 Volterra — 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 Volterra — 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 Volterra
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Volterra that reveals the city's secrets. You will walk past the echoes of a Roman theatre, under the shadow of proud medieval towers, and alongside the soft glow of alabaster carved from the earth. Listen closely, the stones of Volterra are whispering.
Along the way you'll pass Roman Theatre, Casa-Torre Toscano, Palazzo Incontri Viti, Palace of the Priors, Palazzo Pretorio and Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Volterra that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Volterra
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