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Historical Old Town Tour of Basel

3.02 reviewsBaselOperated by Tours of Switzerland

Experience a guided tour through Basel's historic old town. You'll get to know Basel's history, architecture, and culture in a compact format on a guided city walk.

CancellationNon-refundable

Meeting pointKunstmuseum Basel, St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel

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Tour stops

5 stops

Meet the local guide for a guided walking tour of Basel.
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The tour leads through the cobbled lanes of Grossbasel, past historic buildings.
Stop in front of the town hall, where the guide explains its history and façade paintings.
At the Minster, discover Romanesque and Gothic architecture, along with views across the city and the Rhine.
The guided city tour ends back in Basel.
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Highlights

Explore Basel's historic old town with its cobblestone streets and squares
Visit the Town Hall Roothus and learn more about its history and facade paintings
Enjoy the view of the city and the Rhine from Münsterhügel
Discover fascinating stories about religious conflicts and Basel's development into a cultural city
Gain insights into the role of trade and the pharmaceutical industry in the city's history

Description

You're exploring Basel's historic old town with a guide. Known as Switzerland's cultural capital, you stroll through the cobblestone streets of Grossbasel and admire well-preserved historic buildings. At the Roothus town hall, you learn about its more than 500-year history and the facade paintings.

At Basel Cathedral, you discover the blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and enjoy the view over the Rhine. Your guide shares stories about religious conflicts that shaped Basel and the early rise of the pharmaceutical industry. Along the way, you get a concise insight into the art, architecture, and culture that continue to define Basel today.