Explore Basel's Old Town on a guided walking tour that emphasizes responsible shopping. Discover eight unique stops, each highlighting fair-trade, upcycled textiles, and ethically made goods that promote sustainability and social inclusion. Use the interactive Actionbound app, complete with quizzes and challenges, to learn how your shopping choices can help the environment and align with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. This engaging experience is perfect for eco-conscious shoppers looking to make a positive impact. - Guided walking tour through Basel's historic Old Town - Visit eight shops showcasing sustainable and ethical products - Engage with quizzes and challenges via the Actionbound app - Limited to 12 participants; arrive 10 minutes early to secure your spot Please tip your guides. Please download the Actionbound app before you arrive. This tour is NOT ending where it begins, so be mindful of where you park your bike.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
The famous quaint but elegant shopping street in Old Town Basel. Participants will discover the fair trade, and sustainable textiles and upcycling stores in Old Town. Every store provides a chance for tour participants to learn about smarter shopping choices for fashion. This is a pedestrian Zone and therefore relaxing.
Rümelinsplatz is one of the most charming squares in the center of Basel. This is a pedestrian zone and stores can be explored in a relaxed and leisurely way.
A jewel of Basel tourism, Marktplatz impresses with its midieval buildings mixed with the glamour of premium department stores, elegant chocolate cafés and some of the best secondhand options in Basel.
Our tour ends at the lovely, sustainable shop Changemaker in Marktplatz. For Changemaker, every product has a story and empowers the people behind its production. Your purchase enables fair wages, security and future prospects: locally and globally. Just steps away you will find the middle bridge and breathtaking views of the Rhine River.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Responsible Shopping Tour in Basel's Old Town lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $10 per person for this Basel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 15 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 2–11 pay nothing, adults from $10. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet outside the store Rrrevolve at the top of Spalenberg hill. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, DE, RU, RU, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sustainable City Tours.
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This tour revealed the sustainable shops located on Spalenberg, Rümelinsplatz and Marktplatz. It was very enlightening regarding the fair trade stores ensuring fair working conditions and support for organic materials. The upcycling at Freitag and Rework were impressive.
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