Turn boring city tours into exciting city exploration games. Explore cities worldwide in game mode

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    It’s 2025, why are so many travellers still walking around with paper guidebooks when exploring a city? It’s time to ditch the oldskool self-guided city tour – the static & boring way to explore a city – and switch on game mode. Let’s turn any city tour into an exciting exploration game, let's turn it into a more interactive self-guided city tour.

    If you are a fan of city trips and exploring cities worldwide, you will love the CityFans city tour game app; a new & interactive way to explore amazing cities worldwide. It’s more than just an app; it's your passport to unforgettable urban adventures. Created in 2023, they have revolutionised the way you explore cities for sure. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or a local looking for something new, CityFans has got you covered.

    See how CityFans takes city tours to the next level

    The CityFans app turns any city tour into an interactive game. Instead of walking around from sight A to B etc you’ll be solving puzzles, unlocking stories and scoring points while navigating through iconic landmarks and hidden gems in amazing cities worldwide.

    No need to bring an oldskool city guidebook that is outdated as soon as it hits the bookshelf. The CityFans app is fresh and always up to date. It’s a self-guided city tour packed with fun facts, engaging stories and even Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) experiences that bring history to life.

    CityFans is created by a dedicated team of tech & travel geeks. They have handpicked the best adventures, ensuring you get the most authentic and exciting experiences no matter the city you visit, no matter the time of the year.

    How to play the interactive city exploration game?

    It’s super easy to get the fun started. Get the CityFans app and select a city & pick your adventure. Whether you're solving mysteries in London, uncovering secrets in Paris, or embarking on a romantic escape in Amsterdam, CityFans makes every city moment extraordinary. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the city exploration adventures that await you.

    Amsterdam: Romantic Outdoor Escape Game

    Transform your date night into an unforgettable adventure with this self-guided city game! Solve intriguing clues, follow a mysterious map, and uncover Amsterdam’s most romantic secrets. Get ready for a journey that combines love, mystery, and the charm of one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Check out this city tour game and all self-guided adventure tours in Amsterdam.

    No matter the time of the year there's always heaps to do & see in Amsterdam, even in winter. There is a reason that Amsterdam is the most popular city in Holland to visit. Get your Amsterdam travel inspiration here and start planning your trip.

    Everyone wants to see the Nachtwacht at Rijksmuseum
    Skip the traditional tours and turn your Amsterdam trip into an interactive game

    Emily in Paris: The Secret Penpal

    Dive into the enchanting world of Emily in Paris and explore the City of Love through the eyes of your favourite Netflix heroine. This self-guided tour is your ticket to reliving the magic of the hit show while uncovering Paris's most iconic spots, unique sights and hidden treasures. More info about this city game and other self-guided adventure tours in Paris.

    Ghosts of Sydney: The Haunting Stories

    Embark on a spine-tingling adventure through Sydney’s haunted past with this self-guided ghost-hunting city game! Follow eerie clues, solve chilling puzzles, and uncover the darkest stories hidden within the city’s most notorious sites. Get ready for a journey that blends history, mystery, and the supernatural. See more info about this tour and all exciting adventure tours in Sydney.

    Sydney Opera House - people walking around and sitting on the steps. Clouds above.
    Could there be a ghost living in the Sydney Opera House? Discover it via the city tour game app

    Prague: breathtaking views and parks

    Embark on a scenic adventure through Prague’s most beautiful parks, hidden streets, and breathtaking viewpoints with this fun, location-based riddle game. Solve engaging puzzles while discovering the city’s natural beauty and historic charm. Get ready for an experience that combines exploration, relaxation, and a fresh perspective on Prague’s enchanting landscape.
    See details of this Prague tour and more self-guided city tours & adventure tours in this amazing city.

    The Headless Horseman in Seville: A ghost story experience

    Explore the haunting beauty of Seville’s Old Town with this spooky, puzzle-filled city game inspired by the legendary tale of the Headless Horseman. Wander through charming alleys and hidden squares, solve interactive puzzles, and uncover the chilling secrets that lurk within the city’s historic sites. Get ready for an adventure that blends history, mystery, and the supernatural.
    View more info about this tour and other self-guided city tours in Seville.

    Sevilla view from Setas sunset
    See more of Seville via the unique city exploration game app. See more than the standard sights

    Seville is one of the most amazing cities in Spain. It's something different from standard Spanish city destinations like Madrid or Barcelona. Seville has a lot to offer: culture, history and tasty food are just the beginning.

    Where can you play the CityFans city exploration games?

    CityFans is always on the move by adding new self-guided tours and adventure tours to their app. Right now you can play the games in the following cities but we guess that by the time we have published this blog post more cities & tours have been added.

    • Australia:
      •  Adelaide
      • Brisbane
      • Melbourne
      • Sydney
    • Austria: Innsbruck
    • Belgium:
      • Bruges
      • Ghent
    • Czech Republic: Prague
    • Denmark: Copenhagen
    • France:
      • Paris
      • Lille
      • Marseille
      • Strasbourg
    • Germany:
      • Berlin
      • Cologne
      • Düsseldorf
      • Hamburg
      • Stuttgart
    • Ireland: Dublin
    • Italy:
      • Rome
      • Agrigento
      • Bologna
      • Milan
      • Naples
      • Verona
    • Korea: Seoul
    • Portugal: Lisbon
    • Spain:
      • Barcelona
      • Seville
    • Sweden:
      • Gothenburg
      • Stockholm
    • The Netherlands:
      • Amsterdam
      • Rotterdam
      • The Hague
      • Utrecht
      • Amersfoort
      • Arnhem
      • Breda
      • Delft
      • Dordrecht
      • Groningen
      • Haarlem
      • Leiden
      • Maastricht
      • Zierikzee
    • United Kingdom: London
    • United States: New York

    See the full list of cities worldwide covered by the CityFans interactive tour app.

    Travellers using smartphone to explore a city via the CityFans app
    Explore heaps of cities worldwide via interactive adventures on self-guided tours via the CityFans app

    Bonus level: self-guided city adventures 101 (and how to save money)

    There are so many amazing cities and tours to choose from. What are you waiting for? Get the CityFans app and turn your next city trip into an unforgettable adventure. It’ll be an amazing & fun experience. Guaranteed as most of their tours come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't love it you can get a refund on City Games or Self-Guided Tours.

    Btw all adventures are entirely self-guided via the app. There are no on-site staff or actors. All you need to enjoy these exciting city exploration games are a smartphone. You don’t need to have internet access. Just make sure to download the game before arriving. Once that is done you can play it offline to save data.

    To make it even easier and to be able to use your mobile while travelling get a cheap eSIM package for travellers. Then you have mobile data wherever you are so you can look up extra info or more things to do when done playing the self-guide interactive city game.

    And the best part is that you only need to have the app and a city tour package on one smartphone so it’s even more affordable when travelling with 2 or 3 people. Go on a classic sightseeing tour of a city and you'll have to pay for each person. Now only one of you needs to have the CityFans app and select a city tour package, then all of you can enjoy it.

    So which city will you explore via using the CityFans app? You'll have more fun and will see more than when using an oldskool travel guidebooks or a traditional city tour. Unlock the hidden gems. Game on!

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