Self Guided Secrets of Basel Exploration Game Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Basel hums with playful chaos as you join Jean Tinguely in tracking down his runaway creation. In this City Game Basel, a self-guided city game and GPS-based game, you explore the historic center through an imaginative exploration game filled with art, movement, and unexpected surprises.
What makes this experience unique is how you discover hidden spots while combining sightseeing with a game, passing highlights like the Tinguely Fountain, Barfüsserplatz, Basel Town Hall, the Basel Minster, and the Mittlere Brücke. You can enjoy it solo for personal excitement or with a group for a shared adventure.
Solve fun puzzles, tricky questions, riddles, and photo tasks to score points, unlock clues, and complete the final challenge. Pause anytime and continue when you like, or compete for a spot on the leaderboard, making it perfect for friendly competition and team building.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Duration: Around 2 hours
Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to Tinguely Fountain, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Basel. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.
What To Expect
Discover the Secrets of Basel City Game, a self-guided city game and GPS-based game set in Basel’s historic center. This engaging exploration game invites you to uncover hidden stories by solving puzzles, cracking riddles, and completing fun photo challenges. It is a fun and interactive way to explore, perfect for visitors and locals, whether you play solo or with a group. The experience takes about 2 hours and includes 1 ticket per group of 1 to 4 people, for larger groups simply purchase additional tickets. When booking, choose a start date and time, but begin whenever you like. All you need is a smartphone with internet connection, and you will start at the Tinguely Fountain. After booking, you receive an email with a direct play link. Head to the start location and begin instantly, no need to enter any building or wait for a guide, as the game is fully self-guided. You can pause anytime and continue later, giving you full freedom to explore Basel at your own pace and enjoy the adventure.
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Self Guided Secrets of Basel Exploration Game Tour
What‘s Included
Self-guided Exploration Game
Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
Instructions and play link for the activity
Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by City Game