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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted – about the past and the present. Discover Basel's old town, which features picturesque corners, prominent historic landmarks and also contemporary attractions such as modern buildings designed by well-known architects. Get to know Basel in more depth and marvel at various witnesses to the city's past. Take part in a fascinating two-hour journey through history and really get a feel for the city at the bend in the Rhine.
Tinguely Fountain, Basel, Switzerland In 1977 Jean Tinguely created sculptural machines in a shallow fountain where the stage of the old city theatre company once stood, and in the process gifted Basel a famous new landmark. 5 minutes
Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche, Basel, Switzerland This church is nowadays home of the Historic Museum of Basel. 5 minutes
Basel Minster, Basel, Switzerland Together with the Mittlere Brücke, the Basler Münster (Cathedral) is probably the most famous landmark in Basel. With its red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers, no other building adorns the cityscape of Basel like the Cathedral. 10 minutes
Museum der Kulturen Basel, Basel, Switzerland The Museum der Kulturen Basel ranks among the leading ethnographic museums in Europe.
Marktplatz, Basel, Switzerland You will pass by the lively market of Basel. 5 minutes
Town Hall, Basel, Switzerland The City Hall is the seat of the Basel government and its parliament. In the midst of the Old Town, it is particularly eyecatching with its red facade, the characteristic tower and playful frescoes. 5 minutes
Andreaspl., 4051 Basel, Switzerland Beautiful square surrounded by little shops and beautiful houses. 5 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Depending on the composition of the group, tour commentaries may be given bilingual from Sunday to Friday.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Angela_S
28 Apr 2024
George was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Basel and seeing the various sites. He even helped me find a suitcase to purchase after.
Richard_Y
28 Apr 2024
Interesting and worthwhile overall, a little heavy on church history and reformation information/transformation for us.
Dipak_V
23 Apr 2024
George gave an exhaustive and very interesting account of the Gems of Basel. A lovely short tour. One of the best ways to discover a city.
This tour in
Basel
is organized by
Basel Tourismus
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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