Private Tour

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, our Basel Heritage tour will take you on a journey through the jewel of Northern Switzerland. With your guide, you will discover the historic city center and have the chance to stroll through some of the oldest and best-loved buildings in Europe. Climb to the top of the iconic Basel Münster cathedral, where you will enjoy stunning views over the city skyline. Visit the Opera House, and take in the fantastic art on display throughout the city. Hear about how the small city rose from rags to riches, to become one of Europe’s favorite historic destinations.

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‘s Included

Private local expert guide

All Fees and Taxes

Visit local landmark

What To Expect

Basel's Old Town

Our discovery will take us to the heart of Swiss heritage as we explore the historic city of Basel. Internationally acknowledged as the cultural capital of Switzerland, our tour will take in the art, architecture, and rich array of historical sights that pepper the city. Your guide will reveal the multi-cultural stories behind some of the city’s best-loved buildings, including the 500-year-old Roothus (Town Hall), where you will have the chance to see some of Europe’s most distinguished artworks. Wander the cobbled streets of the stunning Old town Grossbasel, where you will discover the birthplace of pharmaceuticals and 360-degree views from the iconic Basel Minster cathedral. Journey back in time as you explore the lofty Romanesque passageways and hear how the building grew alongside the city into modern times. Immerse yourself in rich Swiss culture with a visit to the original Basel opera house, where you will discover the whimsical Tinguely fountain.

2 hours•Admission Included

Basel

When we have had our fill of culture, we will head to a traditional Swiss Sweetshop, where we will have the chance to sample locally-made treats authentic to the region.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.49

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Basel old town market
Valeria R,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jonas was great! He gave us a customized tour of the old town shopping area & it was lovely. Pretty buildings, fantastic artworks & many shops & restaurants to choose from
Fantastic tour! Informative and fun. Everyone should take it. Thank you again!
Rail B,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
So personable and interesting! We loved it. I learned a lot and our teens especially loved our guide’s expertise. Small sizes and individual attention were a plus. Would go again!
Beautiful Basel
Luigina M,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jonas our guide, was very knowledgeable and very informative and made our walk extremely pleasurable. He was very helpful to us as older people in keeping us safe.
Disappointed
Michelle L,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
2.00
This is what Viator can do better. Please ask your tour guides to be more identifiable to the customer. We dont know the face or name of the tour guide we are supposed to meet. We have to walk up on strangers to ask if they're the person. It's ridiculous. Why would you put customers in a position like that?! Then the tour guide is at Basel SBB when i specifically asked to be picked up at my hotel, the Radisson Blu. Being picked up was an option that I took. But the tour guide was at Basel SBB. So I wound up not taking a tour that I had to pay for. I'm questioning whether or not I rebook.
tour operator a no show
lisamariawillis,
Dec 29, 2024
- Viator
1.00
We found not locate thr tour operator for one hour. The contact phone number did not work. We contacted Viator and they could not contact them as well We received no tour and no refund. After 7 years of using viator this is the first time a tour operator was unreachable, gave us no info on who our guide was to be and a vague meeting place. Evidently viator paid the operator without them providing the service.