City tour Basel by bus

4.511 reviewsBaselOperated by BaselcitytourWeather

With this ticket you can discover the beautiful city of Basel at your own pace. The bus will take you to all the famous sights.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration1:55–2:10 hrs
LanguagesGerman · English · French · Italian · Spanish · Chinese · Japanese · Arabic
Meeting pointTinguely Brunnen, Steinenberg 3, 4051 Basel
Tour stops

5 stops

  1. The tour starts at the Tinguely Fountain, where the coach and tour guide are waiting.

  2. The coach passes Basel Zoo.

  3. It then passes the Novartis pharmaceutical company's campus.

  4. The route also passes the Roche pharmaceutical company's site.

  5. The tour ends back at the starting point at the Tinguely Fountain.

Highlights
  • Enjoy a 2 hour city tour of Basel
  • View the city aboard a comfortable bus
  • Start and end your tour at the famous Tinguely Fountain
  • Discover the many sights of the city and learn exciting stories about historical greats
  • Many exciting information by tour guide
Description

On this tour through the bustling city of Basel, you’ll discover the many attractions the city has to offer. This tour is the easiest way to get to know the beautiful city. During the ride, your guide will provide you with exciting information about the city.

Route:

2-hour tour through the city of Basel starting from Tinguely Fountain Return trip back to Tinguely Fountain

You will discover:

The beautiful city of Basel with all its tourist attractions. The ride takes you past stunning architecture and great art. Along the way, you'll discover historical places with stories about Anne Frank, Hermann Hesse, C.G. Jung, and many more. Additionally, you'll pass by the zoo, synagogues, and the two huge pharmaceutical companies Novartis and Roche..

You’re free to get off at various spots and later hop back on another bus.

Practical information:

  • Not accessible for wheelchair users
  • Dogs are allowed if they are house-trained

Swiss Activities Tip

If you're looking for a quick snack in Basel, then it's worth checking out Sutter Bakery. The Schoggiweggli and the Schnitzelbrot from this bakery have almost reached cult status in the city. So if you're looking for something small to eat, this is the perfect place for you.

Inclusions
  • City tour by bus

  • Accompaniment by tour guide

  • Vouchers for stores in Basel

  • Headphones

  • Entrance fees for museums

Meeting point

Tinguely Brunnen, Steinenberg 3, 4051 Basel

Steinenberg 3, 4051 Basel, Schweiz

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Provider

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Baselcitytour

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Reviews

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Well explained, exciting.

Matthäus

DE

27 Apr 2025

Great experience in Basel

Daniel

CH

30 May 2024

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