Private Tour
Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Your expert local guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge. If such knowledge is important to you, you should book another tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Basel's Old Town
The narrow alleyways and hidden squares with over 200 fountains as well as the many century-old buildings and eye-catching sights such as the Town Hall or the Cathedral combine to make Basel’s Old Town one of the most beautiful and intact of its kind in Europe.
Basel Minster
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.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Walking tour
Local tour guide (Swiss or expat)
Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
Tickets for attractions with entry fee such as museums
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
3-hour tour
Duration: 3 hours: See more hidden secrets with the 3-hour tour. This option is recommended for a complete overview of the city.
Pickup included
2-hour tour
Duration: 2 hours: Shortest tour duration (2 hours) which allows to see the major attractions and some hidden secrets.
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Basel Orientation with Janha!
Stephen M,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful experience getting oriented in Basel, learning some of the history and culture of the city and enjoying the afternoon with our guide and new friend, Janha. She provided a wonderful overview that helped us more fully appreciate our experience in Basel over the next few days. It was very helpful, interesting and pleasant.
Basel 2 hour walking tour.
Michael C,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Mariana! She shared history, culture and architecture information She was a great host, pleasant and fun and we had a great time and learned a lot about Basel! 10 out of 10!
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