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Basel Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

5.01 reviewBasel Minster (Basler Münster)

  • 2–3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 8 following locations: Tinguely Fountain, Historical Museum, Minster, Town Hall, Spalentor, St. Peter's Church, Fish Market Fountain, and Middle Bridge. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity. So, are you ready to explore Basel?

Inclusions

What's included

  • Exploration activity on your phone (Android & iOS apps, or on your browser)
  • Quizzes and guides with info about each monument
  • Available in: English, French, German & Spanish

What's not

  • A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
  • This is not an audio tour
  • Entrance tickets to monuments not included

Itinerary

  1. The Barfüsserkirche was originally built in the 13th century. It served as a Franciscan monastery church and was an important religious and cultural center in medieval Basel.

    15 min

  2. The Basel Minster has played a crucial role in the religious, cultural, and architectural history of Basel and the surrounding region. It served as the main cathedral of Basel during the medieval period and continues to be an important symbol of the city.

    15 min

  3. The Basel Town Hall dates back to the late 14th century, with construction beginning in 1504. The Town Hall served as the seat of government for the city and played a central role in Basel’s political and administrative affairs. It housed the meetings of the city council and other civic functions.

    15 min

  4. The Spalentor was built in the late 14th century (around 1400) as part of Basel’s city fortifications. It served as one of the main gates leading into the city and played a crucial role in defending Basel during medieval times.

    15 min

  5. St. Peter's Church dates back to the early Middle Ages, with records indicating its existence as early as the 9th century. It is one of the oldest churches in Basel.

    15 min

  6. The Fischmarkt Fountain dates back to the Middle Ages, with the current structure largely built in the 16th century. It has served as a communal water source for local residents and a gathering place for centuries.

    15 min

  7. The Middle Bridge has ancient origins, dating back to at least Roman times when Basel was known as "Basilia." The current bridge was first constructed in the 13th century and has undergone several reconstructions and renovations since then.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Go to the first station (Tinguely Fountain) or start wherever you like.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Wanderway
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Basel

  • Its from-price is 98% below the median of the 42 city tours we list in Basel.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 28 of 42.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Basel

Basel is a Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland meets France and Germany, with a red-sandstone old town, a Gothic minster and many art museums.

Basel sits on a bend of the Rhine at the point where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. Its old town climbs the left bank to Münsterplatz, where the Gothic Minster in red sandstone holds the tomb of the scholar Erasmus. The Town Hall on the Marktplatz is red too, with a painted façade, and the Middle Bridge links the old town to Kleinbasel. Small ferries pulled across the river by the current alone run between the banks.

Top-ranked sights in Basel: Basel Minster (Basler Münster).

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