Basel Historical Old Town Tour
Description
Known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, our Basel Heritage tour will take you on a journey through the jewel of Northern Switzerland. With your guide, you will discover the historic city center and have the chance to stroll through some of the oldest and best-loved buildings in Europe. Climb to the top of the iconic Basel Münster cathedral, where you will enjoy stunning views over the city skyline. Visit the Opera House, and take in the fantastic art on display throughout the city. Hear about how the small city rose from rags to riches, to become one of Europe’s favorite historic destinations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our discovery will take us to the heart of Swiss heritage as we explore the historic city of Basel. Internationally acknowledged as the cultural capital of Switzerland, our tour will take in the art, architecture, and rich array of historical sights that pepper the city. Your guide will reveal the multi-cultural stories behind some of the city’s best-loved buildings, including the 500-year-old Roothus (Town Hall), where you will have the chance to see some of Europe’s most distinguished artworks. Wander the cobbled streets of the stunning Old town Grossbasel, where you will discover the birthplace of pharmaceuticals and 360-degree views from the iconic Basel Minster cathedral. Journey back in time as you explore the lofty Romanesque passageways and hear how the building grew alongside the city into modern times. Immerse yourself in rich Swiss culture with a visit to the original Basel opera house, where you will discover the whimsical Tinguely fountain.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(137)
Four of us booked the Historical Old Town Walking Tour of Basel with Tours of Switzerland for Monday, August 17. We arrived at the Kunstmuseum at 8:55 AM for our 9:00 AM tour, but no guide ever arrived. We waited until 9:30 AM, and despite multiple phone calls and emails, we received absolutely no response. It has now been two days, and the company still has not contacted us to explain or apologize. They ruined our entire morning in Basel. We have already contacted our credit card company to dispute the charge. Save yourself the disappointment and hassle; do not book with them.
We received confirmation of our booking and e-tickets, but then the guide didn’t show. It turned out the tour had been canceled in the mean time and the email went to Junk so we missed it. The email said the tour was rebooked for the next day. We were only in town for the day. We’re now hoping they provide the refund we asked for.
Horrible to say the least because it did not happen. The tour was canceled at a short notice. We had shortened our stay at a museum to join this tour
The tour time was changed from 2pm to 945 am. I replied that I could not make that time. Didn’t seem to matter. The only response I have gotten is that they notified me of the meeting time and it was confirmed which it was definitely not. Then I was told they waited for me, which is unfortunate because I wasn’t even in the country at that time and would not have shown up even if they called me, which they did not. So far no refund and not very happy with the situation.
Good morning, we had a delay because we got lost and we could not contact either the operator or the guide; there is no information and the guide did not contact us
No guide showed up. I checked with a local that there was only one fountain next to the museum so I knew we were in the right place. Since we had no walking tour we went to the history museum instead. The history museum was good.
Carlos was a special informative God I would highly recommend him.
Carlos was great! Great tour of the cheese/chocolate place
Our tour guide Carlos was amazing and very friendly and cooperative. He got us also lots of snacks and fruits all the way which was really kind of him.
Great walking tour, nice to see some sights in Basel, appreciated that it was in the evening so less hot.
