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)
Naturhistorisches Museum Basel on a city game route
City games in Basel (2) ↓The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel sits in the old town of Basel, a short walk from the Münster, and our detective game takes you right past it. It is the city's natural history museum, the place where Basel families come to see fossils, minerals and animals from all over the world. Here you read what makes the building worth a stop, which of our games pass it, and how solving a murder case is a lively way to discover this part 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 can you see at the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?
The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is a natural history museum in a stately building on the Augustinergasse, in the hilly old town above the Rhine. Inside you find collections on animals, fossils, minerals and the history of life on earth, which makes it a popular stop for families.
Even if you do not go inside, the street is worth the walk. The Augustinergasse links the Münsterplatz with the lanes that run down towards the river, and from here you get a feel for the oldest part of the city: quiet streets, old facades and short views over the Rhine. The museum shares its building with the Museum der Kulturen Basel, so two well-known collections sit side by side.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which of our games pass the natural history museum?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel passes the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel. You play a detective case on foot through central Basel and walk through the old town on your way from clue to clue.
The route begins at the Marktplatz with the red Rathaus Basel, then climbs to the Martinskirche and continues along the Rheinsprung, past Das Blaue und das Weisse Haus. From there the case takes you towards the Münster terrace and further to the Barfüsserplatz. You interview suspects, compare statements and look for details in the streets that help you name the murderer.
Why play a city game in Basel?
A city game turns a walk through Basel into something you do together. You read the story on your own phone, discuss the clues as a team and look much more closely at buildings such as the natural history museum than you would on a normal stroll.
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel runs in the browser, so there is no app to install. It takes 1.5–2 hours and costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. You decide when you start, which makes it easy to plan for friends, couples, families or colleagues.
Want to see a different side of the city afterwards? Secrets of Basel is a self-guided walking tour from the Basel Marktplatz past Peterskirche Square and the University of Basel Entrance, with puzzles and photo tasks on the way.
Where is the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?
The museum is in the old town of Basel on the Augustinergasse, close to the Münsterplatz. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel passes it on the way through the old town.
Do I have to visit the museum during the game?
No. The game takes you past the building on the street, and you do not need a museum ticket to play. You can always come back later for a visit.
How long does the detective game in Basel take?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Basel takes 1.5–2 hours. You walk at your own pace and can pause whenever you like.
What does it cost and how many people can play?
The game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. Bigger groups can split up into several teams.
Is the game suitable for children?
Families with children who enjoy puzzles and stories can play together. Younger children usually like helping to search for details along the way.
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