Play the city game of Basel
An interactive adventure through Basel. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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- First stops free
- In your language
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12 stops · 3.7 km · ±1.75 h
3.7 km · 1.0 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Basel Cathedral and ends at Spalentor.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Within these scientific archives, the chronology of life unfolds: Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, Paleogene, Neogene. Which ongoing period logically completes this sequence?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 800 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has revealed a path in Basel that ordinary travellers never truly uncover. Watch how the warm red sandstone glows softly above the swirling green currents of the river, where graceful spans connect two timeless shores. Listen to the gentle hum of green trams and the resonance of ancient bells that have guided thinkers and craftspeople for generations. Awaken your senses and step into the secret fabric of the city.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Basel on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Basel blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Basel and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Basel — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Basel — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Basel
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has revealed a path in Basel that ordinary travellers never truly uncover. Watch how the warm red sandstone glows softly above the swirling green currents of the river, where graceful spans connect two timeless shores. Listen to the gentle hum of green trams and the resonance of ancient bells that have guided thinkers and craftspeople for generations. Awaken your senses and step into the secret fabric of the city.
Along the way you'll pass Basel Cathedral, Museum of Natural History Basel, Basler Stadtmarkt, Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche, Tinguely Fountain and Kunstmuseum Basel — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Basel that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Basel
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