Basel Audio Tour: Monks, Money & Masterpieces Through Time

Embark on the Basel Audio Tour: Monks, Money & Masterpieces Through Time

Stone angels watch from gothic spires and masterpieces hide in plain sight—Basel’s streets pulse with secrets waiting beneath the surface. This self-guided audio tour unlocks the city’s hidden stories, leading you through grand museums, historic insurance palaces, and shadowy cathedrals that most travelers sweep past.

Why did a moment of rebellion right here change Basel’s fate forever? What lingering mystery haunts the halls of the Kunstmuseum after the crowds depart? And who scribbled cryptic numbers onto the stones at St. Elizabeth’s Church in the dead of night?

Wander alleys brushed by centuries of intrigue, feeling the city’s quiet dramas echo under your feet. Glide from luminous galleries to neo-Gothic towers as you unearth the clashes, scandals, and fleeting whispers that shaped Basel.

Let the river of stories pull you in. Follow the clues and let Basel reveal its true face. The secrets are waiting.

 

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes
• Distance: Around 3.1 km (1.9 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 35min
• Meeting Point: Start at St. Jakobs Memorial, only a 11 minute walk from Basel SBB Train Station
• Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including St. Alban Gate, Kunstmuseum Basel, St. Elizabeth's Church (Basel)

Experience the charm of Basel like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

 

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Basel's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Basel on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

 

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

 

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

 

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• 🗿  St. Jakobs Memorial (2min)
• 📍  Basel Paper Mill (4min)
• 📍  Pax Swiss Life Insurance Company (4min)
• 🏦  Bank Cler (2min)
• 🏦  Basler Kantonalbank (2min)
• 📍  Dreyfus Söhne & Cie, Banquiers (4min)
• ⛪  St. Elizabeth's Church (Basel) (2min)
• 🍎  House of the Cherry Orchard (4min)
• ⛪  Stone Monastery (3min)
• 🏛️  Kunstmuseum Basel (2min)
• 🏛️  Cartoonmuseum Basel – Centre for Narrative Art (2min)
• ⛪  Monastery of St. Alban (Basel) (3min)
• 🏛️  Kunstmuseum Basel Present (3min)
• 🚪  St. Alban Gate (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

 

 

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

 

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