Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.

How much does the City Guide cost?

A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.

Where does the walk start?

At the starting point Marktplatz und Rathaus. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.

No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.

Can I switch the language?

Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Basel is available in German, English.

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Audio guide · Self-guided city walk · Switzerland

Basel

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The Rhine, the Minster and winding lanes: the old town on the bend of the Rhine.

I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the market square with its red town hall, the Middle Bridge and the Lällekönig, the Minster and the Pfalz terrace, the Tinguely Fountain, the Spalenberg, the Spalentor gate and, to finish, the Andreasplatz.

A self-guided audio walk through Basel: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.

Stops: 15 + 25
Distance: 3.7 km
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Languages: 2

Start in WhatsApp →Free welcome · pass from €6.99

Link: wa.me/4922853414666?text=Start/City Guide Basel

How it works

1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.

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The walk

15 stops in order

Start: Marktplatz und Rathaus. 3.7 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.

Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.

1. Marktplatz & Town Hall
📷 Gryffindor, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
2. Fischmarktbrunnen
📷 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland (User:Noebu), CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
3. Mittlere Brücke
📷 Rynacher, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Blue and White Houses
📷 Mikatu, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Basel Minster
📷 Wladyslaw Sojka, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
6. Pfalz
📷 Taxiarchos228, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
7. Kunstmuseum Basel
📷 Wladyslaw Sojka, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
8. Tinguely Fountain
📷 Gürkan Sengün, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Barfüsserplatz
📷 Gargolla, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Leonhardskirche, Lohnhof
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Spalenberg & Gemsberg
📷 Sissacher, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Spalentor
📷 Taxiarchos228, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
13. Peterskirche
📷 Wladyslaw (Taxiarchos228 at de.wikipedia), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Totengässlein
📷 Basmus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Andreasplatz
📷 User:Mattes, CC BY 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons

Explore freely

25 discovery points on the map

Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.

Basel Zoo
📷 TeamBurton 17:20, 5. Juni 2009 (CEST), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Museum Tinguely
📷 Alan Philip Müller from Milano, Italy, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Turmhaus
📷 Wladyslaw Sojka, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
St. Alban-Tor
📷 Taxiarchos228, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
Antikenmuseum Basel
📷 Basmus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Natural History Museum
📷 Basmus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Museum der Kulturen
📷 Bala Biott, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Spielzeug Welten
📷 Basmus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Cartoonmuseum Basel
📷 Cartoonmuseum Basel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Elisabethenkirche
📷 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland (User:Noebu), CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Kloster St. Alban
📷 Re probst, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Wettsteinbrücke
📷 Störfix, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Predigerkirche
📷 â Wladyslaw [Disk.], CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Totentanz
📷 Mattes, CC BY 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Old Harbour Crane
📷 Telecast61, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Clarakirche
📷 User:Mattes, CC BY 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Theodorskirche
📷 Wsieber, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kleines Klingental
📷 Basmus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Holbeinbrunnen
📷 User:Mattes, CC BY 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Jewish Museum
📷 Sissacher, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kunsthalle Basel
📷 Basmus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Basilisk
📷 Zwantzig, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Strassburger Denkmal
📷 Wladyslaw Sojka<, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Wolfgottesacker
📷 Stephane Olivier Vuille, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Birsköpfli
📷 Johsin18, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Prices

1 day€6.99
2 days€9.99
1 week€14.99

Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.

Questions

When can I start?: Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
How much does the City Guide cost?: A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
Where does the walk start?: At the starting point Marktplatz und Rathaus. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
Do I need an app?: No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
Can I switch the language?: Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Basel is available in German, English.

Ready for Basel?

Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.

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