The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: Self-Guided Audio Tour
ID: GYG445923-802039
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Delve deeper than Art Basel to discover this cultural crossroads rich in history on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through Basel.
Switzerland’s only port city is one with a tremendous personality that beckons to be discovered. Join me on a walking tour through the heart of Basel, a crossroads for France, Germany and Switzerland, where cultures meet and coexist.
On this tour, we’ll journey through the well preserved old town and see a mix of medieval and modern architecture. You’ll hear about the city’s legends, its history, and the people who shaped itl. Along the way, I’ll show you contemporary Basel and tell you about all the local festivals. You’ll also find out about the city’s reputation for art and humanism, starting with the publishing industry in the 1400s, and proudly continuing today with the international Art Basel fair. Here, in the country’s smallest canton, you’ll find over 40 museums and the oldest University in Switzerland. Of course, our tour would not be complete without the Rhine River, the Romans and chocolate!
During the course of our walk, the curious will discover:
• The difference between Klein Basel and Gross Basel
• Which sculpture was banned from the Market Square
• Where to find the tomb of the only queen buried in Switzerland
• How locals cross the Rhine River
• Who Erasmus was, and why he was called “the last man who knew everything”
• Whether Basel really is the birthplace of confetti
Join me in discovering how much more Basel has to offer besides art. Allow at least an hour to get the most out of this tour, and to savour some incredible chocolate!
Highlights
- Meet Erasmus and find out why he was called “the last man who knew everything”
- Hear from producer Cynthia Toole, a tour guide and passionate storyteller
- Do it all in an hour or go at your own pace
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English.
From the train station it is about a 16 minute walk. Trams 8, 11 and 16 are an option, they stop at the Marktplatz coming from the train station. There are numerous other trams possibilities arriving from various directions. The tour begins in the center of the Marktplatz in Basel‘s Old Town. Pick a spot near the square’s center facing the beautifully colored town hall and press play.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
