Stories of Basel's Old Town
Overview
Available languages
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 To Expect
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.
Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
This church is nowadays home of the Historic Museum of Basel.
What‘s Included
Commentary in English and German
Professional guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Options
English
German/English bilingual
Bilingual commentary.
German/English biling. Easter
German
Reviews
202 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pretty ok of a tour
Maxim D,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Somewhat superficial introduction to Basel, but also checks all the boxes. Would be nice to cover some places beyond Old Town. Props for nice small details about the sightseeings to keep tourists engaged. Recommend the tour to people that have never been to Basel before.
Mixed. See comment. Guide was quite good in general, but some easy to remediate items would have helped.
breggie,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00High energy and professional, Ann was well prepared and did a fine job. Suggestions- Guide needs to use an inexpensive microphone so she can be better heard. Also, guide should carry an umbrella or similar thing to hold high, as there were huge crowds that made it hard to see where she was going. Holding up her hand with her picture portfolio is not sufficient, as she is quite short. And lastly, guide should slow down and await people in the restroom. She pointed it out and then continued to speed onward! One man never found his way back to us. Lastly, use your Basel card if you have one to cut the price of this tour in half.
This was a lovely tour!...
Melissa M,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lovely tour! Doris our tour guide was very engaging and sweet. Learned a lot about Basel.
Unusually Poor Tour due to dual languages used
Alan G,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We have booked multiple tours with Viator but this one was the absolute worst. While this tour was described as being in German and English, the time spent on providing information in English was extremely short compared to the German explanations. On top of that it seemed that our guide kept apologizing to the German speaking people often saying to us "and now I need to talk in English". At the end of the tour she even noted that the tour went over time because she had to repeat things in English. My recommendation to tourists...only book a tour in your native language. My recommendation to Viator...only offer tours in one language.
Superbe!
MarionM1366,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, meeting point at Tinguily fountain was well signposted, interesting tour, super nice and well informed guide. Thank you Marie Louise!
Don’t buy the tour with Viator, buy at the meeting site.
Sandy S,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour should be offered for 12.50 CHF because all guest staying at the hotel will be given a Visitor card which them the discount. The tour uses the same guide as the one offered by the city with the discount
A tour of Basel. worth taking
Maureen M,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Susannah, was superb! Everything was explained in wonderful detail, her humour was delightful and her knowledge was excellent .
See Basel's Best
Tallcop,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this was an excellent tour of Basel. The guide knew all about Basel. she walked the tour through the old town explaining its origin and how that influenced Basel's history. Her English was excellent. A very enjoyable tour at a perfect pace. Great way to see Basel.
Highly recommend
857donnav,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jacqueline was very pleasant. She told interesting stories and the route through Old Town Basil was new to us. Highly recommend this tour.
Guide was very good....
Mark L,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very good. Pleasant and very knowledgeable. Interesting histirical sites of old town area of Basel.
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