Private Tour
Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Basel through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Customized private walking tour
Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
What To Expect
Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
Options
3-hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours: 3 Hour customized walking tour
2 hour tour Afternoon
Duration: 2 hours: 2 Hour customized walking tour
4-hour Tour
Duration: 4 hours: 4 Hour customized walking tour
6-hour Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6 Hour customized walking tour
5-hour Tour
Duration: 5 hours: 5 Hour customized walking tour
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t take a tour with this provider
Opa,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
1.00Our guide never showed up. She could not be reached by phone or email. Further, while it is described as a custom tour I was told repeatedly in emails that we should not expect the guide to be an expert on Basel’s history.
Short Basel visit
Chris H,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Frances was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much about Basel in a short period of time. Highly recommend.
Basel City and the Tripoint
Amy S,
Dec 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00We booked this tour as 2 friends traveling with just a few hours in Basel. It was a private tour which is a nice change of pace. Walid was completely flexible with timing and allowed us a comprehensive view of the city, and even a field trip out to the tripoint as well. We entered a few beautiful buildings and were given options on which ones we wanted to climb. We were given lots of recommendations for other things to do after the tour, which we took him up on! We learned a little about architecture, history, the universities and museums. He took us through beautiful streets and we stopped several times for pictures. He was a jovial guide and was easy to work with in determining our goals for the tour. It was a relaxing and personal experience. He answered our many questions easily. Just what we needed!
Do NOT recommend
Aki D,
Dec 10, 2024
- Viator
1.00Jeyani is a college student who was not prepared for the tour and could not clearly explain basic facts about the city. We were asked to buy tram tickets during the tour even though this was a walking tour and didn’t mention in advance.
Disappointed
Janet C,
Sep 18, 2024
- Viator
1.00Tour didn’t happen. Our tour guide was confirmed to be Alina, but she was a no show. We waited half an hour. We tried to contact her as did the support group, no answer from her. Our details had all been confirmed, so it was disappointing and our money is to be refunded
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