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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Tinguely Fountain

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    This church is nowadays home of the Historic Museum of Basel.
  • Basel Minster

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Museum der Kulturen Basel(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The Museum der Kulturen Basel ranks among the leading ethnographic museums in Europe.
  • Marktplatz

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    You will pass by the lively market of Basel.
  • Town Hall

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Andreasplatz

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Beautiful square surrounded by little shops and beautiful houses.

What's included

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Commentary in English and German
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Richard.Couples

Very cheerful and informative guide, Filomena. Nice tour.

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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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.

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Basel Tourismus

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