Private Tour

The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Are you looking for a way to see Basel some of it’s 180 fountains without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out who Erasmus was, why he was called “the last man who knew everything” and whether Basel really is the birthplace of confetti

• Hear from producer Cynthia Toole, a tour guide and teacher with a passion for storytelling

• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Smarphone and headphones

Food and drinks

Transportation

What To Expect

Marktplatz

The tour starts on Basel's Marktplatz. You'll hear about how VoiceMap works and be introduced to the tour's creator, the themes of the tour and the city itself before you start walking.

Admission Not Applicable

Town Hall

The tour passes by the outside Basel Town Hall. You'll hear about the evolution of the Town Hall and its history.

Admission Not Applicable

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