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Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Name: Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Brand: Explorial
Price: 7.36 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

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Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Price from: $7 / person
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Rating: 4.5 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages: NO, DE, HI, SV
Group: Private
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Explorial
Meeting point: Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.Download the Explorial app for free.Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Description

A fountain of playful machines, a terrace above the Rhine and a town hall in shocking red — Basel does art in every form, including the scavenger hunt. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Basel on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Watch the Tinguely-Brunnen's mechanical sculptures splash and spin • Take in the Rhine panorama from the Pfalz viewpoint by the Münster • Blink at the Rathaus, the sandstone-red town hall on the Marktplatz Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Culture capital, competition included.

Schedule & prices

Runs: Every day
Next available: Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 10–90): $7
Child (ages 0–9): Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Start anytime, pause whenever, go at your own pace

What's included

Included

Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)

Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.

Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.

Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends

Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.

Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

Not included

Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.

Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights

This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5

8 reviews

How it compares in Basel

No. 45 by number of reviews among 229 tours in Basel
Starting price $7 is 94% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Basel

Excurgo comparison of 229 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund

0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt take?

Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt lasts about 2 hours.

How much does Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt cost?

Prices start at $7 per person for this Basel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt cost for children?

Children aged 0–9 pay nothing, adults from $7.

Can I cancel Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. Download the Explorial app for free. Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt offered in?

The experience is available in NO, DE, HI, SV, FI, RU, KO, PT, CMN, EL, YUE, EN, IT, FR, HU, ES, CS, UK, JA, ZH-CN, PL, DA, RO, NL, TR.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Explorial.

Reviews(8)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

Rebecca B

July 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Self-guided Tour with a Competitive Twist

Who is really a fun way to discover interesting sites in Basel. All the guided tours were booked so we are looking for something that would teach us about what we were looking at.

Operator response

Hello thank you for sharing your experience! Sometimes a fully booked guided tour turns into a lucky moment – glad our scavenger hunt jumped in and showed you around Basel. The competitve twist makes it even more fun, right? Thanks again and happy exploring, Your whole Explorial Team

829mareer

October 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Fun way to discover the city

Fun way to see different parts of the beautiful city that I probably would not have found otherwise on my own. The Scavenger Hunt also makes you stop and take in the detail. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.

alined81

March 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor

To do with teenagers

A fun way to discover the city and motivating with teenagers! I highly recommend this activity! Great fun!

Operator response

Merci beaucoup pour ce super feedback ! J'espère vous revoir bientôt dans une autre ville. ville ! Salutations de toute l'équipe Explorial

Maya_E

July 9, 2024 · via Viator

Great for a day out!

Our family had a great day using this app. The interactive features, like scavenger hunts and photo challenges, kept our kids excited and engaged. We discovered fascinating historical tidbits and local legends. Highly recommend for a fun and educational day out!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.

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