The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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.

You'll hear about how the Rhine River splits the city in two and about the bridge.

You'll hear about the impressive hotel before continuing on the tour.

You'll hear about the fountain and the basilisk that adorns it.

You'll hear about the museum which was part of the first universal museum in the city.

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.

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.