City tour Basel by night
Highlights
- Discover the "little Venice" of Basel by night
- Experience a 75-minute guided tour with a professional city guide
- Embark on a theatrical tour of the city that will put you in the heart of history
- Hear anecdotes and stories about an internationally renowned city and its personalities
Description
The "little Venice", as the St. Alban quarter of Basel is also called, is home to exciting legends and stories. Accompanied by a professional city guide, follow in the footsteps of the stories of this mysterious quarter crisscrossed with canals. The theatrical walk down to the St. Alban valley puts you completely in the story and provides a unique experience.
You can expect a nightly, 75-minute theatrical tour with professional city guide through dark alleys and forgotten stories!
Meeting point: Zschokke Fountain at the Kunstmuseum Basel.
In front of the Zschokke Fountain at the Kunstmuseum Basel, your city guide awaits you in the guise of a night watchman.
You see: the little Venice up to the St. Alban valley.
Your city guide will take you through the streets and dark alleys to the St. Alban valley.
You will learn: Stories of the night watchman, forgotten figures and legends.
End point: St. Alban Gate.
Your guide will take you to the St. Alban Gate, where the tour ends.
Practical Information:
- Suitable for groups
Swiss Activities Tip
Basel is a paradise for art and history lovers. Before the city tour, visit the Historical Museum Basel, the Art Museum or the Fondation Beyeler
Inclusions
75 minute guided tour
Experienced city guide
Meeting point
Zschokke Brunnen, Dufourstrasse 11, 4052 Basel
Dufourstrasse 11, 4052 Basel, Schweiz
Important information
- Tour is not cancelable
Provider
Operated by
Basel Tourismus
Verified provider
Reviews
3 Reviews
5
0
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
It was really entertaining; they presented it very well.
Martina
26 Sept 2025
It was quite different from what I expected, just simple humor. There were a few laughs along the way. I would have liked a bit more information, but at least the night watchman sang.
Andrea
22 Feb 2025



