The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Are you looking for a way to see Basel some of it’s 180 fountains without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out who Erasmus was, why he was called “the last man who knew everything” and whether Basel really is the birthplace of confetti
• Hear from producer Cynthia Toole, a tour guide and teacher with a passion for storytelling
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Marktplatz
The tour starts on Basel's Marktplatz. You'll hear about how VoiceMap works and be introduced to the tour's creator, the themes of the tour and the city itself before you start walking.
Town Hall
The tour passes by the outside Basel Town Hall. You'll hear about the evolution of the Town Hall and its history.
Options
The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
good travel around Switzerland
Sherpa16554842920,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00good job. nice view kindness guide
Very nice trip!
88239Ehepaar,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super hotel, very clean, good. Location, friendly staff! Bar very expensive City very worth seeing, museums great, interesting the paper mill
Tour when convenient for you
paula l,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a very convenient and interactive tour that uses your cell phone for navigation and your iPods for audio. The app informs you Immediately if you go off your route. You and stop and go at your leisure
On city exploration with an off-line guide, along history and beautiful and fun highlights.
piethemeryck,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A handy audio guide that will immerse us directly in the streets, beautiful buildings, history and current events of the city upon arrival in Basel. Fine and clear info. The tour is very intuitive, and as announced, you can always leave the course, you are nicely made aware that you deviate, and so (later) can consult the plan to continue. It is also useful that you can pre-install the tour and use everything off-line (without internet costs) during the tour. Tip to creators to make it even better: multiple languages (NL, FR, .; ) provided;-) .
A little prep will go a long way
Michael M,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It took me a bit to figure out how to navigate the app, but once I mastered that, it was great. Well paced, informative and interesting, it gave me a great feeling for Basel and its history. For the price, you can’t beat it. I would suggest listening to at least the first part to figure out how it is set up prior to just plunging into the tour.
Perfect tour for us
I471VEdianek,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed seeing the highlights of Basel on our own at our pace. It included enough history to appreciate what we were seeing, but not too much to overwhelm us.
Don’t miss this gem!
Cynthia K,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour! We got to take our time, see things we would have just walked by, and learned the history of Basel. Well worth the $$!
Very informative, good...
Lisa L,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very informative, good intro to Basel. We had a hot day, if you do, go in the early morning or later in the day.
Good alternative to tip based tours
Thomas H,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Liked the modern method of audio directing us to the next stop on the walk. Affordable walking tour that was informative!
Great tour!
Pat R,May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Great directions and interesting information. Very comfortable doing this solo. I highly recommend.
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