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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 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.
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
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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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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