The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
The tour passes by the outside Basel Town Hall. You'll hear about the evolution of the Town Hall and its history.
The tour passes by Middle Bridge, Basel. You'll hear about how the Rhine River splits the city in two and about the bridge.
You'll see Les Trois Rois Hotel from the one end of the bridge. You'll hear about the impressive hotel before continuing on the tour.
The tour passes by the Augustiner Brunnen. You'll hear about the fountain and the basilisk that adorns it.
The tour passes by the Museum of Natural History. You'll hear about the museum which was part of the first universal museum in the city.
The tour passes by the Museum of Cultures Basel. You'll learn about the museum and hear about its history.
The tour goes around the outside of Basel Minster. You'll hear about the cathedral and have its architectural details pointed out to you while you walk.
The tour passes by the Pfalz from where you can view the Rhine River and hear some more of Basel's fascinating history.
The tour passes by the Tinguely Fountain. It's one of many fountains around the city. You'll hear a bit about the fountain and learn about its designer.
You'll see the outside of Theater Basel. You'll hear about the theatre's founder and learn a bit about it before continuing on the tour.
The tour passes by Stadtcasino Basel. You'll hear about the home of Basel Symphony Orchestra and learn a bit of its history.
The tour ends on Barfüsserplatz. You'll hear a bit about the area before concluding the tour.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(33)
good job. nice view kindness guide
Super hotel, very clean, good. Location, friendly staff! Bar very expensive City very worth seeing, museums great, interesting the paper mill
This 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
A 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;-) .
It 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.
We 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.
This 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 intro to Basel. We had a hot day, if you do, go in the early morning or later in the day.
Liked the modern method of audio directing us to the next stop on the walk. Affordable walking tour that was informative!
Excellent tour! Great directions and interesting information. Very comfortable doing this solo. I highly recommend.
