Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Basel Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €8.95€19.95 for 4 players (€4.99 per person)
Museum der Kulturen Basel: a stop on our Basel detective walk
City games in Basel (2) ↓The Museum der Kulturen Basel stands just off the Münsterplatz, in the heart of the old town, and our Basel detective game passes it on foot. It is Basel's museum of world cultures, with objects from many parts of the globe, and its striking tiled roof stands out among the old houses around it. Below you read what you see there, which game takes you past it, and why a murder case is a good excuse to explore this corner of Basel.
- from €8.95 · €19.95 for 4 players (€4.99 per person)
- On your own phone, no app
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Basel
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Basel
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €8.95€19.95 for 4 players (€4.99 per person)
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through BaselA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.
Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Game in Amsterdam was fun!
Enzo L.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had So much fun playing while exploring the city
Philip C.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!
Jessica S.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.
JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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What is the Museum der Kulturen in Basel?
The Museum der Kulturen Basel is an ethnographic museum: it collects and shows objects from cultures around the world, from everyday tools to masks and textiles. It is one of the best-known museums in the old town and sits right next to the Münsterplatz.
What you notice first from the street is the building itself. A modern, dark tiled roof extension sits on top of the older museum building, a mix of old and new that many visitors stop to photograph. The museum shares its home with the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, so the courtyard and the Augustinergasse are a natural meeting point for anyone exploring the area around the Münster.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which City Game passes the Museum der Kulturen?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel passes the Museum der Kulturen Basel. In this detective game you solve a murder case on foot through central Basel, at your own pace.
You begin at the Marktplatz, where the red facade of the Rathaus Basel is your first landmark. From there you climb to the Martinskirche, follow the Rheinsprung high above the river and pass Das Blaue und das Weisse Haus. The case then leads you into the old town around the Münster, so the museum of cultures appears on your way while you think about suspects, motives and alibis. The route ends near the Barfüsserplatz.
How does a City Game in Basel work?
You buy the game, open it in the browser on your own phone and start whenever you like. There is no app to install and no guide waiting for you.
The story tells you where to walk next. On the way you answer questions, look for details on buildings and take photo tasks, so places like the Museum der Kulturen Basel become part of the puzzle instead of just a facade you pass. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel takes 1.5–2 hours and costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players.
After the case is solved, you can still explore more: Secrets of Basel leads you from the Basel Marktplatz past Heuberg Street and Spalenberg Alley.
Where exactly is the Museum der Kulturen Basel?
It is in the old town, right next to the Münsterplatz, in the same building complex as the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel.
Do I need a museum ticket to play the game?
No. The game passes the museum outside, on the street. You only need the game itself and your own phone.
How much does Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel cost?
It costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. Larger groups can play with several teams at the same time.
How long does it take?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. You walk at your own pace, so a coffee break on the way is no problem.
Who is the game suitable for?
It suits friends, couples, families with children who like puzzles and colleagues looking for a relaxed outing in Basel.
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