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Offered languages
- German
- English
Kleinbasel sits across the Rhine from Basel's famous red town hall — and it's where the real locals have always lived.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you across both sides of Basel on foot, with phone-based riddles leading from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Solve clues at the Rathaus, the Bürgerliches Waisenhaus Basel, and the Wettsteinbrücke — three landmarks spanning Basel's civic power, community history, and the Rhine that connects it all
• Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no booking slot required
• Works for families, friend groups, and couples; photo challenges on the Rhine add a scenic competitive edge
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German and English.
Basel's art fairs and multinationals get all the coverage — the streets between them have the better stories.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
→ Book 1 ticket for each participant → You get one game code per booking by text or Viator message → Open the app and enter provided game code (6 digits) → All participants join the game with same game code
What to expect
The trail takes you across both sides of the Rhine, with the Wettsteinbrücke as the connecting thread. The Rathaus — Basel's spectacularly red-painted Gothic town hall — features early with a riddle about the painted facade details rather than the standard postcard shot. The Bürgerliches Waisenhaus Basel, the ornate baroque building that served as the city's civic orphanage for three centuries, brings an observation task about its history and role in the city. The Wettsteinbrücke features in a photo challenge that makes use of the Rhine views in both directions. The streets are compact and easy to navigate on foot.
Groups tend to get drawn into the historical riddles more than expected — Basel has a surprisingly rich backstory.
The app shows the final ranking when the last task is done. Kleinbasel gets fewer visitors than the museum quarter across the river; the trail makes a case for crossing over.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore or explorial.com. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Technical requirements: You will need a fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going on the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Entrance fees are not required for the game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore or explorial.com. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Technical requirements: You will need a fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going on the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Entrance fees are not required for the game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- If you need more than 15 tickets just do another booking on the same day
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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