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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 bilingual

Bilingual commentary.

German/English biling. Easter

German

Reviews

4.39

198 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A tour of Basel. worth taking

    Maureen M,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide, Susannah, was superb! Everything was explained in wonderful detail, her humour was delightful and her knowledge was excellent .

  • Guide was very good....

    Mark L,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Guide was very good. Pleasant and very knowledgeable. Interesting histirical sites of old town area of Basel.

  • 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..

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4.39
198 reviews
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