Private Tour
Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Begin your walking tour in Basel with captivating stories from the city's distant past as your guide leads you through picturesque streets, highlighting significant landmarks and sharing intriguing historical anecdotes. Explore Basel Minster, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, and the Barfüsserkirche, renowned for its beautiful cloister. Continue on to City Hall, a striking building steeped in history, and delve into Basel's cultural heritage at the Museum der Kulturen. Along the way, admire the Tinguely Fountain, a unique modern sculpture that adds a contemporary flair to the historic surroundings. This private tour offers a personalized experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in Basel's history and architecture at your own pace, guided by a knowledgeable local. Benefit from your guide's insights and receive valuable advice on other attractions and activities in the city.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
Please note: A minimum of 2 participants is required for the group option.
Recommended for all travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
Private or Small group tour available
Walking tour
In-person: English, Spanish, German, Italian speaking guide
Tips (Optional)
Drink and Food
Entry to monuments and museums
Transportations (The cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
What To Expect
Basel Minster
Begin your exploration of Basel's Old Town at the majestic Basel Minster, a stunning Gothic cathedral dominating the skyline. Marvel at its intricate facade and soaring spires as your guide shares insights into its history and significance as a symbol of the city.
Continue your journey to Barfüsserkirche, a former Franciscan church known for its impressive architecture and rich cultural heritage. Admire its medieval design and learn about its transformation over the centuries, from religious sanctuary to cultural venue.
Options
2H Small Group Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
2H Private Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Old City Basel
Jack T,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a 2 hour walking tour around the old city. There are lots of steps and hills. We went at a slow pace which worked out well. The guide was very knowledgeable.
Well worth the time
Vicki D,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Michael, was professional, friendly and well informed. He was concerned with our comfort - to be sure the walking pace was comfortable for all. He happily offered to take our picture. All in all, a great experience.
Did not take the tour.
Eric D,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour guide had an accident and cancelled at the last minute. They gave us a complete refund with no issues. We can’t review the actual tour.
Insights off the beaten path in Basel Switzerland
JayD563,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jana, is a wonderful, warm and friendly person ideally suited for her position. She provided us with insights "off the beaten path" of everyday life in the old part of town. It was a terrific 2 hours!
Old Town walking tour
Lorraine J,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kripa was very knowledgeable! We enjoyed her knowledge of the church, history of both sides of Basel ,old portion of old city wall, the fountain, the mural of music artists and many other sites we would have missed without her.
A Great Way to See Old Town
Dietzler,
May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Saw so much! Our guide provided many wonderful recommendations for places to eat and other things to do in Basel. Highly recommend!
Basel too nice
Culture10716047703,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful city. The tourist office offers a public transport card for your booking. Enjoy it, no need to take your car 🚗
Great Attitude, Weak Knowledge
V9984TEsamanthae,
Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our tour guide on our recent private tour of Basel was a very nice and enthusiastic guide who clearly wanted to provide us with a good tour. However she was lacking in a couple areas. First, she didn’t seem all that knowledgeable about Basel. We were expecting a coherent presentation about Basel’s history and perhaps Switzerland in general. A history spiel is the norm for walking tours, group or private. I learned more from my tour book. It was admittedly much easier to get from place to place but I’m sure we would have gotten there ourselves and saved $215. The other gaff worth mentioning is that we asked for a recommendation for a restaurant to have a traditional Swiss meal, hoping for some inside knowledge on a place offering good food at a reasonable price. She directed us to Walliser Kane which turned out be super expensive (64chf for schnitzel & fries!), clearly targeted at sucker tourists. We left after reading the menu and before ordering.
The best of Basel
stephenr367,
Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite very wet weather Michael gave us a superb cultural and historical tour around the old town and little Basel. It was totally absorbing, stimulating, informative and most enjoyable.
Beautiful day in Basel
Debora B,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Marc, was outstanding!!! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Basel. We had an elderly walker and Marc was very cognizant of that. He was personable, very easy to hear and understandable. We had a lovely day. He has a secret historical place to take you that few know about so you need to ask for him.
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