Stories of Basel's Old Town
Explore Basel’s historic Old Town, hear stories from the dim and distant past and discover what makes the city special on this 2-hour Basel walking tour. Follow a guide through Basel’s pretty Old Town and gain insight into its 15th-century history. Take in top city attractions such as Basel Minster, the Barfüsserkirche, City Hall, the Museum der Kulturen and Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, admire the city’s bold and modern architecture, and see how the centuries have shaped the Basel of today.
Highlights
- ✓2-hour walking tour of Basel
- ✓Explore Basel’s historic Old Town with a guide, and gain insight into the city’s history and heritage
- ✓Discover top landmarks including Basel Minster, the Barfüsserkirche and the Museum der Kulturen
- ✓Admire the modern construction and bold architecture for which Basel is famous
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Commentary in English and German
- ✓Professional guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Stories of Basel's Old Town
Explore Basel’s historic Old Town, hear stories from the dim and distant past and discover what makes the city special on this 2-hour Basel walking tour. Follow a guide through Basel’s pretty Old Town and gain insight into its 15th-century history. Take in top city attractions such as Basel Minster, the Barfüsserkirche, City Hall, the Museum der Kulturen and Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, admire the city’s bold and modern architecture, and see how the centuries have shaped the Basel of today.
Highlights
- ✓2-hour walking tour of Basel
- ✓Explore Basel’s historic Old Town with a guide, and gain insight into the city’s history and heritage
- ✓Discover top landmarks including Basel Minster, the Barfüsserkirche and the Museum der Kulturen
- ✓Admire the modern construction and bold architecture for which Basel is famous
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Commentary in English and German
- ✓Professional guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.