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.
In demand: 40 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
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.
This church is nowadays home of the Historic Museum of Basel.
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.
The Museum der Kulturen Basel ranks among the leading ethnographic museums in Europe.
You will pass by the lively market of Basel.
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.
Beautiful square surrounded by little shops and beautiful houses.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Stories of Basel's Old Town lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $31 per person for this Basel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Children aged 6–15 pay from $15, adults from $31.
It can: 40 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Tinguely fountain at Steinenberg / Theatre square. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Tour was in both English and German, but our guide was an absolute professional. She switched back-and-forth telling stories along the way.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made the experience so engaging by seamlessly switching between English and German. We will be happy to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you again in Basel soon! Kind regards
A tour of the historically buildings not to be missed..Explains the history of the area and the wonders of the surroundings.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated learning more about the history of the area and its fascinating surroundings. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
Great intro into Basel sights and culture. Fun and insightful tour. Recommended for those new to Basel.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Basel’s sights and culture with us. It’s wonderful to know that you found the tour both fun and insightful. We hope to welcome you back to Basel again soon!
An entertaining walk around Basel, lovely day and a very knowledgeable tour guide.
Dear [Name], Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walk around Basel and that the tour guide contributed to an entertaining and informative experience. We truly appreciate your positive words and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards,
Tour was good. I could not get the tickets to open on the app, fortunately I has taken a screen shot.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We are sorry to learn that you had difficulties opening the tickets in the app. It is good that you had taken a screenshot as a backup. We will pass your comment on to our team for review to help improve the user experience. Kind regards,
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It takes you all through Basel, seeing all the sights with lots of information and stories. I highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the sights of Basel and the stories and information shared along the way. Thank you as well for your recommendation – it means a lot to us. Kind regards,
A lot of walking up/down stairs and hills. Guide very concerned about safety of everyone. Guide very informative and able to switch between German and English with ease.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that the guide was informative, attentive to the group’s safety, and able to switch smoothly between German and English throughout the tour. We also appreciate your comment regarding the stairs and hills and will keep this in mind for future tours and guest information. Kind regards,
Our tour guide Anna was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She was a history expert and we learned centuries of Basel history in 2 hours. Will recommend the guided tour anytime. A great experience to remember!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Anna and that her knowledge and engaging way of sharing Basel’s history made the experience so memorable for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we would be very happy to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Kind regards
Interesting tour. It's nice to get a grasp of a city in a fun way. Our guide was very friendly. Some beautiful sights.
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the city in a fun and engaging way. It’s wonderful to know that your guide made the experience even more enjoyable and that you appreciated the beautiful sights along the way. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Somewhat superficial introduction to Basel, but also checks all the boxes. Would be nice to cover some places beyond Old Town. Props for nice small details about the sightseeings to keep tourists engaged. Recommend the tour to people that have never been to Basel before.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the small details that make the tour engaging. We also appreciate your suggestion to include places beyond the Old Town and will keep that in mind for future tours. We’re happy to know you would recommend the tour to first-time visitors to Basel! Kind regards,
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