Stories of Basel's Old Town Discount Tickets

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Overview

Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted – about the past and the present. Discover Basel's old town, which features picturesque corners, prominent historic landmarks and also contemporary attractions such as modern buildings designed by well-known architects. Get to know Basel in more depth and marvel at various witnesses to the city's past. Take part in a fascinating two-hour journey through history and really get a feel for the city at the bend in the Rhine.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tinguely fountain at Steinenberg / Theatre square

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tinguely Fountain
In 1977 Jean Tinguely created sculptural machines in a shallow fountain where the stage of the old city theatre company once stood, and in the process gifted Basel a famous new landmark.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
This church is nowadays home of the Historic Museum of Basel.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Basel Minster
Together with the Mittlere Brücke, the Basler Münster (Cathedral) is probably the most famous landmark in Basel. With its red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers, no other building adorns the cityscape of Basel like the Cathedral.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Museum der Kulturen Basel
The Museum der Kulturen Basel ranks among the leading ethnographic museums in Europe.
5. Marktplatz
You will pass by the lively market of Basel.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Town Hall
The City Hall is the seat of the Basel government and its parliament. In the midst of the Old Town, it is particularly eye­catching with its red facade, the characteristic tower and playful frescoes.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Andreasplatz
Beautiful square surrounded by little shops and beautiful houses.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Commentary in English and German

Professional guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Depending on the composition of the group, tour commentaries may be given bilingual from Sunday to Friday.

Supplied by Basel Tourismus

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