Basel: Private Customizable City Walking Tour
Overview
Where the borders of France, Germany and Switzerland meet is Basel. I invite you to discover this city where cultures meet and coexist! Your guide through the heart of Basel comes with extensive experience and hundreds of five star ratings. You will discover a city containing a mix of medieval buildings and modern Swiss architecture. You'll hear about the city's legends, its history, and the people who shaped it.
Along the way, you will see contemporary Basel and learn about the local festivals. You'll also find out about the city's reputation for art and humanism, starting with the publishing industry in the 1400s, and proudly continuing today with the international Art Basel fair.
This tour helps answer questions such as:
What is the difference between Klein Basel and Gross Basel
?
Which sculpture was banned from the Market Square
?
How do locals cross the Rhine River?
Who was Erasmus? and was he really "the last man who knew everything”
?
What's Included
- A private Guided by a member of Swiss Tour Guide Association & certified Switzerland Travel Expert
- Snacks
Meeting Location
Marktplatz
4001 Basel, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Basel's Old Town
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basel Minster
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mittlere Brucke
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tinguely Brunnen
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marktplatz
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kunstmuseum Basel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum Kleines Klingental
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basel's Old Town
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-443958P3
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