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City tour Basel old town stories

4.949 reviewsBooked 146×BaselOperated by Basel TourismusWeather

Discover the historic old town of Basel and the stories behind it. You can expect a time travel through the historic city of Basel during a public or private group tour.

CancellationNon-refundable
Duration2 h
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointvor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel

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Tour stops

6 stops

  1. Meet your guide in front of the fountain.

  2. At the Town Hall, your guide shares anecdotes and facts about its construction.

  3. Stop at the Minster to hear stories about this historic building.

  4. Outside the Barfüsser Church, hear more facts about the Old Town.

  5. Stop at the Museum of Cultures, where your guide shares more information.

  6. The tour ends here; afterwards, explore the city on your own.

Highlights

  • Experience the exciting stories of the unique old town of Basel
  • Embark on a two-hour public guided tour with professional city guide
  • Learn anecdotes and facts about an internationally renowned city
  • Discover historic buildings like the cathedral, the city hall or the Barfüsserkirche as well as the Tinguely Fountain and the Museum of Cultures

Description

Basel's Old Town holds many secrets and exciting stories. Discover them in a two-hour public tour and admire the unique mix of old and new buildings of the historic city. In front of the Tinguely Fountain you will meet your guide. Interesting anecdotes and facts await you at the City Hall, the Cathedral, the Barfüsserkirche as well as the Tinguely Fountain and the Museum of Cultures.

You have never experienced Basel like this before. Your city guide will take you to various historical buildings and entertain you with exciting facts and stories. During the tour you will discover many small alleys and houses that give the city its charm. In the old town of Basel at Spalenberg, your guide will let you discover the city on your own and give you valuable tips for your stay.

Practical Information

  • Suitable for wheelchair and stroller

Swiss Activities Tip

If you want to learn more about Tinguely and the curious fountain, we recommend a visit to the impressive Tinguely Museum in Basel.

Inclusions

  • Included:

    2 hour city tour

  • Included:

    Experienced city guides

Meeting point

vor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel

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Reviews

4.9

49 Reviews

Monika8 Jun 2026

The city tour was really interesting and informative, and the guide was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and had a great sense of humour.

Nicole20 Oct 2025

It was a great experience and a perfect way to get to know the city of Basel for the first time. The guide was friendly, professional, and spoke both languages clearly and fluently.

Rainer1 Oct 2025

The city tour was a lot of fun! Our guide was well-informed and presented each stop in an engaging and entertaining way. The two hours flew by!

Isolde27 Jul 2025

The friendly guide Sabine had a lot of background knowledge and was able to share it in an engaging way.

Claudia8 Jul 2025

Susana did a great job. It’s just a shame it was bilingual!

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Basel Tourismus

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