Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:First departure every day at 11.00am next to Tinguely Fountain, Bus Parking around the corner: Address Steinenberg 4. Next Departure at 13.25. You can catch the bus also at 12 bus-stops around the tour.
Departure from Bus Parking around the corner from Tinguely Fountain, Address: Steinenberg 4
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Vouchers for stores in Basel
Gratuities
App for your smartphone Android or Apple
Entrance fees for museums
Options
Basel City Bus Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Open Deck Bus mit Audio Guide
Reviews
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant Basel
BEDABRATA D,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent clean & cool city, very serene, kindly do not miss this comfy tour, only 1 hour by train from Zurich HB Central Railway Station. It's a tri-juncture of Switzerland, France & Germany, don't miss, it's an absolute must, excellent surroundings.
Well worth the 2 hour tour!
Julie V,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 2 hour tour of the city. Would highly recommend to get a good layout and overview history of Basel.
A great tour of Basel
2f49vctzm7,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A definite must to see around Basel. It was an audio tour which was perfect. Very informative . A tip if you book this tour be sure to board at the first stop as the bus is full and unable to board any passengers any stops
Intro to Basel by bus
Janel T,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good and informative overview of the city of Basel. The bus was comfortable (and warm). And the audio was clear and the content was interesting.
One of Switzerland's best places to visit in life time.
VALENTINO Y,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Basel is a great Swiss city rich in heritage, historical, old buildings + new and modern architectural skyline. Transportation in the city is very convenient and efficient. Don't miss coming to Basel.
Highly recommended.
jespinosa53,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good option to get to know Basel if you are short time in the city, the bus takes you to the most interesting places.
Two pleasant hours with city tour Basel
Icosiumcirta,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very pleasant day with City Tours! Bus clean, panoramic and with tablets. Great value for money with 50% discount if you have the basel card I recommend!
Best way to see entire Basel in two hours !!
BalkrishnaShroff,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We bought our tickets from Tourist Information Office just 15 minutes before the bus ride. The bus stopped about 100 meters from the office. This two hours bus ride is the best way to see Basel and then then decide afterwards where to go. In the bus they have got iPad and audio in different languages with every seat. The commentary was giving full information about each and every place. Thy stopped the bus at two places for 10 minutes each. The first stop was good at riverfront but, second stop was nothing much. It looked like a toilet break. Overall enjoyable ride.
Average
Amanda B,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The bus had about 50% of the devices working for the tour. Think the driver was also in a bad mood and done road rage.
It's nice, good...
JuanCarlos M,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is nice, good general information of the city, and helps you know what you want to delve into
From CHF 26.00
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