Self Guided Secrets of Basel Exploration Game

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Norwegian and 10 more

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.

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)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

after booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to the Tinguely Fountain in Basel, open your link and start your adventure! It’s self-guided, no host or app needed. Bring a charged phone with data and wear comfy shoes.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.

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
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Tags

Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Escape Rooms
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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