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Stories of Basel's Old Town

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Overview

Available languages

German
English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted – about the past and the present. Discover Basel's old town, which features picturesque corners, prominent historic landmarks and also contemporary attractions such as modern buildings designed by well-known architects. Get to know Basel in more depth and marvel at various witnesses to the city's past. Take part in a fascinating two-hour journey through history and really get a feel for the city at the bend in the Rhine.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Depending on the composition of the group, tour commentaries may be given bilingual from Sunday to Friday.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Commentary in English and German

Professional guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

What To Expect

1

Tinguely Fountain

In 1977 Jean Tinguely created sculptural machines in a shallow fountain where the stage of the old city theatre company once stood, and in the process gifted Basel a famous new landmark.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche

This church is nowadays home of the Historic Museum of Basel.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

English

German/English biling. Easter

German/English bilingual

Bilingual commentary.

German

Reviews

4.39

193 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Walking is not too much

    Sandy K,

    Aug 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    You take time at each spot and hear the history. Very well done. Bea did the English version and her book of photos and stories were exemplary.

  • Thank you sooo Jasmin for a great tour 🙂

    Ann T,

    Aug 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Soooooooo interesting, really! Jasmin was sooo nice and had such great informations to share! I had a very good time 🤗

  • I canceled more than 24...

    Julia B,

    Jul 31, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    I canceled more than 24 hrs (my time) Flight didn’t arrive on time to make the tour.. so didn’t go..

  • Basel's city tour

    Mimi H,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tour guide was very knowledgeable, a local of Basel, a previous teacher and wonderful to listen as she knows how to explain well.

  • A get-acquainted tour of Basel, could have been better!

    John M,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    There might have been less talk at some locations to allow for more site visits. Tourists should not be allowed to smoke during the tour. It might have been better to cluster like sites together. Ambient noise was at times distracting. Sites we visited provided an interesting Basel City history, especially the water fountains and the various statues.

From CHF 25.00

4.39
193 reviews
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