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Bustour Basel
Great and nice guide. Voice with information from the earpieces is hard to understand.
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $32 / person
- Location
- Basel, Switzerland
- Rating
- 3.6 / 5 · 118 reviews
- Languages
- AR, DE, CMN, JA
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- BaselCitytour.ch
Description
Hop aboard and discover Basel in 2 hours! The city of Basel is full of interesting tourist attractions. With its rich, multifaceted history and unique tri-national location, Basel is a city of international reputation and prestige. Its architecture, high art, the famous carnival, and international trade fairs are renowned worldwide and attract countless visitors and tourists. Have fun exploring this inspiring city. Start the 2-hour tour from city center at Tinguely Fontain. Historical places with stories about Christoph Merian, Sheik Ibrahim, BIZ, Baumgartner, Zoo, Synagogue, Anne Frank, Bernoulli, Paracelsus, Hermann Hesse, C.G. Jung, Theodor Herzl, Johann Peter Hebel, Wolfgang Goethe, Herzog & De Meuron, Novartis, Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, Jean-Tinguely, Thomy, Felix Sarasin, Lenin, Wettstein, Basilisk
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 11:00 AM and 1:25 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $32
- Child (ages 0–12)
- $16
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Vouchers for stores in Basel
Gratuities
App for your smartphone Android or Apple
Not included
Entrance fees for museums
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.6
118 reviews
How it compares in Basel
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 226 tours in Basel
- Starting price $32 is 72% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Basel
Excurgo comparison of 226 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour take?
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Basel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM and 1:25 PM.
How much does Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–12 pay from $16, adults from $32.
Can I cancel Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour offered in?
The experience is available in AR, DE, CMN, JA, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 118 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by BaselCitytour.ch.
Reviews(118)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Is very well organized
Was a great chauffeur and we learned a lot about Basel
G
Satisfactory bus trip
Bus trip was comfortable. The bus is not open air on the top level so taking photos can be difficult. It was a pleasant experience. Bus driver was helpful and happy. Commentary was good.
J
Very Disappointed.
Couldn’t hear the recorded voice. Normally thoroughly enjoy tours recommended by Trip Advisor. Cannot say this about this tour.
Operator response
The driver could have given you new headphones or a different audio guide that worked. It’s a shame you had to end the tour that way. I regret this realy
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It’s not a two hour tour....
It’s not a two hour tour. Ours was 1 1/2 hours, and that included a 10 minute detour to pick up others at the train station. Our driver skipped our last stop (a 10 minute walk by an old guard tower and a park near the river). It would have been nice to drive by the zoo.
Operator response
I am trying to understand what happened. The tour normally lasts a full two hours. We will check the GPS coordinates and discuss your tour with the driver. I regret that the tour was cut short.
R
A Great Introduction to Basel! 🚌🇨🇭
A great way to see Basel and get familiar with the city! I enjoyed being able to sit back, relax, and see so many of the sights in a short amount of time. Perfect for a first-time visitor who wants a good overview of Basel. 🇨🇭
S
Buyer beware and triangulate your sources.
I bought a ticket on this tour at the last minute. Viator's website said that you can pick up the tour at multiple points so I went to a location (which was wrong). The tour operator had different directions starting from a specific point but only listed on the ticket. So, I obviously missed the tour and they did not allow a refund. Just beware and triangulate your sources. In my view, it's Viator's error but they will only issue a refund if the tour operator offers it.
Operator response
I regret that Viator labels this tour as "hop-on, hop-off." We cannot change that. However, the initial starting point is listed as Steinenberg 6. That information should also appear on the ticket. Send me a mail to m.trummer@busmiete.ch and we refund your ticketcosts. thank you for understanding.
K
old devices and poor performance
The driver drove fast, and didn't slow for any of the main sites! the connections are old, and our ear pieces wouldn't stay connected, that's if it worked at all!
Operator response
Thank you for the feedback. We have discussed the matter with the driver. The tray tables are replaced regularly; I apologize if your seat was still equipped with an older one. Thank you for your understanding.
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This tour will drive you...
This tour will drive you ALL over Basel and you’ll see and get to learn about a LOT of Basel history. You’ll need the app or get headphones when you enter the bus and listen to the info as you drive - it automatically updates to each new location and is very informative. The bus is hot in summer, and it is really more or less two hours inside a bus, but it was a great way for us to see some sights of Basel in the short time we had in the city.
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Good way to see Basel
This is an excellent way to see the best sites in Basel. The tour is leisurely with a couple of stops for photos and stretching your legs. The commentary was very well in sync and easy to hear. The driver was excellent and fixed a problem with commentary player, and did not rush the people at stops. Overall a great experience and well worth it with the Basel card discount.
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