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Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

4.6  / 5
547 reviews
Activity provider:Basel Tourismus
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Guided tour

Walking Tour through Basel Old Town

Activity provider:Basel Tourismus
4.6  / 5
547 reviews
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From $22.85 per person

Likely to sell out

Explore Basel and learn about the history of the city on this 2-hour walking tour. Explore the beautiful Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, the town hall, and the winding streets of the well-preserved old town.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the history of Basel on a 2-hour walking tour 
  • Explore the winding streets in the beautiful old town 
  • Admire the beautiful Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and the town hall 
Full description
Basel is situated in the heart of Europe, on both sides of the Rhine River. The city is the center of the idyllic border triangle of France, Germany, and Switzerland, nestled between the Swiss Jura, Germany's Black Forest and the Vosges in Alsace. Describing Basel in one word is not easy. Sometimes known as the cultural capital of Switzerland or as a university city, Basel boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, leisure, and enjoyment experiences. This traditional tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Basel as well as visitors who already know the city but want to learn more. During the 2-hour walk you will follow the traces of a very eventful past, from the tranquil Tinguely Fountain to Cathedral Hill, the town hall, and through the winding streets of the well-preserved old town. In addition to the public city tour, many other interesting, exciting, and thematic tours are offered.
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  • Walking tour in Basel
  • Professional guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks

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Tinguely Fountain near Theater Basel

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  • Depending on the configuration of the group, the tour will be carried out bilingually in both German and English
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4.6 /5

based on 547 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Orlando – SwitzerlandOctober 24, 2023 – Verified booking
I really enjoyed the tour in the short amount of time given. Compliments to our guide Nadia, who brilliantly led us through the old town of Basel in German and English. I was particularly interested in the highlights she picked out because I already knew Basel and the locations visited.
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Frances – GermanyOctober 20, 2023 – Verified booking
We loved our walking tour of Old Basel. Our guide Marc taught us so much about the history of the city. I was amazed by the way he could seamlessly talk to us in German and English. If you are visiting Basel I most certainly recommend you book this tour, you will not be disappointed’
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Manuel – GermanyOctober 11, 2023 – Verified booking
Die Tour war echt klasse, Isabelle war hervorragend, hat sich Zeit genommen und alles mit Liebe erklärt. Zum Anfang haben wir Wasserflaschen bekommen, und zum Schluss noch eine Kleinigkeit zum Problem. Isabelle hat nach der Tour noch die Zeit genommen im Fragen, Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants Tipps zu geben. Ein sehr großes Lob an Isabelle. Würde auf jeden Fall wenn ich das nächste mal mit Bekleidung komme wieder buchen.
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