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Basel: a self-guided walking tour of the old town, from the Spalentor to the Rhine, with audio, quizzes & free eSIM

Basel wears its long history lightly and practically: a medieval gate that survived when the city walls came down, Switzerland's most ornate Gothic fountain, a bright-red Renaissance town hall, an earthquake-scarred cathedral of red sandstone above the Rhine, and a fountain of da...
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Highlights
Self-guided tour
Self-guided tour

Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

Audio guide
Audio guide

Let the story play as you walk.

Interactive quiz
Interactive quiz

Answer to unlock each stop.

Fun facts
Fun facts

The best stories behind every landmark.

Smart map
Smart map

Navigation that shows you where to go next.

Play with friends
Play with friends

Go solo or make it a group game.

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Free data included
Free data included

500MB for global use.

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About this activity
  • This tour can be experienced in Basel, Switzerland
  • This tour is a walk of 4 km starting at Spalentor: Basel's grandest medieval gate
  • There are 9 quizzes and the duration of the activity is expected to be 2 hours
  • This tour can be experienced in any weather and is available daily at any time
Basel, Switzerland
4 Km
2 Hours
9 Quizzes
What to bring
Charged smartphone with internet access
Comfortable shoes for walking around
Adequate clothes for the weather
Headphones (optional)
Itinerary

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  1. Spalentor: Basel's grandest medieval gate

    Spalentor: Basel's grandest medieval gate

  2. Fischmarkt-Brunnen: the Gothic fountain of the old fish market

    Fischmarkt-Brunnen: the Gothic fountain of the old fish market

  3. Käppelijoch: the little shrine on the Middle Bridge

    Käppelijoch: the little shrine on the Middle Bridge

  4. Martinskirche: Basel's oldest parish church

    Martinskirche: Basel's oldest parish church

  5. Marktplatz & the Rathaus: the bright-red town hall

    Marktplatz & the Rathaus: the bright-red town hall

  6. Augustiner Brunnen: the fountain on the lane to the Münster

    Augustiner Brunnen: the fountain on the lane to the Münster

  7. Basel Cathedral: the red Münster above the Rhine

    Basel Cathedral: the red Münster above the Rhine

  8. Barfüsserplatz: the city's lively heart

    Barfüsserplatz: the city's lively heart

  9. Tinguely Fountain: dancing machines of scrap metal

    Tinguely Fountain: dancing machines of scrap metal

Ticket validity
  • The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenience
  • Once activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour
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What is Ciceru

Self-guided walks with stories, maps, and your own pace

No group to follow and no fixed schedules. Put in your headphones, follow the route, and explore the city through researched stories and quick quizzes.

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Verified stories and local secrets

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Step-by-step routes

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Quizzes and riddles

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.

Solo or group play

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.