Swiss Activities
City tour Basel by night
City tour Basel by night
City tour Basel by night
City tour Basel by night
City tour Basel by night
City tour Basel by night
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City tour Basel by night

4.3 3 reviewsBasel
Non-refundable
Instant
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

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It was really entertaining; they presented it very well.

MartinaCH

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.

AndreaDE

22 Feb 2025

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