Basel's Old Town Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks and Contemporary Attractions

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Basel’s Old Town, where expert guides share fascinating facts and anecdotes about the city’s past and present. Discover historic landmarks, picturesque corners, and contemporary attractions, including modern architectural marvels. Immerse yourself in Basel’s rich history and experience the charm of this Rhine-side city.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Commentary in English and German
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Join a guided walking exploration of Basel and enjoy a blend of serious facts and enjoyable stories about the city’s history and present, presented by knowledgeable and adaptable tour guides. Explore the charming old town of Basel, with its quaint features, significant ancient landmarks, and modern attractions including buildings by renowned architects….

Location
Tinguely Fountain
Klostergasse
Tinguely fountain at Steinenberg / Theatre square
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Slyasleep
Aug 26, 2025
Galant manners and lots of Insider knowledge from a real expert - Our guide Mr. Trueb was very articulate and worldly, led the tour in perfect English, and impressed with his extraordinarily cultured and serene charisma and calm manner. No teary nurse's tales or clichés came over his lips; instead, each execution had hand and foot, and he even took extra time to show us around the minster, giving me personal culinary tips. A very educational and enjoyable experience!
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Sandy_k
Aug 24, 2025
Walking is not too much - You take time at each spot and hear the history. Very well done. Bea did the English version and her book of photos and stories were exemplary.
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Egbert
Aug 21, 2025
Very good city tour - recommended - Frances has delivered an excellent city tour. This was characterized by expertise and enthusiasm for the city of Basel. She made us curious to get to know more of the city. She was very friendly, responded to questions and always had a good sense of humor. It was a superchallenge she completed in excellent German and English. We can only recommend a walking tour with Frances Green. We will definitely come back to Basel.
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Ann_t
Aug 11, 2025
Thank you sooo Jasmin for a great tour 🙂 - Soooooooo interesting, really! Jasmin was sooo nice and had such great informations to share! I had a very good time 🤗
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Ricardod490
Jul 31, 2025
A place to breathe - Basel is a fairy tale place, a river with the green water, mountains and a medieval city, movie thing, staying in hotels in Switzerland, you get the right to public transport at no cost, this country is amazing
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U3228szbettyc
Jul 28, 2025
Fabulous interesting tour. - Fantastic Tour of Basel – Ann Was Outstanding! We had an incredible tour of Basel with our guide, Ann, who was truly exceptional. From start to finish, she brought the city to life with fascinating stories, historical insights, and a great sense of humor. She answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and depth, making sure everyone felt involved and engaged throughout the tour. One of the most impressive things was how effortlessly Ann switched between German and English, making sure everyone in our group could follow along and feel included. This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on, and a big part of that was thanks to Ann’s passion and professionalism. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Basel—don’t miss it!
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Mimi_h
Jul 11, 2025
Basel's city tour - Tour guide was very knowledgeable, a local of Basel, a previous teacher and wonderful to listen as she knows how to explain well.
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275eileenf
Jul 27, 2025
Great introduction to Basel - George was a lovely guide. We learned a lot about the history of Basel and got a better understanding of where we were located. There were quite a few stairs which would generally have been fine, but we had a stroller. It’s good to consider before you go.
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John_m
Jul 8, 2025
A get-acquainted tour of Basel, could have been better! - There might have been less talk at some locations to allow for more site visits. Tourists should not be allowed to smoke during the tour. It might have been better to cluster like sites together. Ambient noise was at times distracting. Sites we visited provided an interesting Basel City history, especially the water fountains and the various statues.
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Julia_b
Jul 31, 2025
I canceled more than 24... - I canceled more than 24 hrs (my time) Flight didn’t arrive on time to make the tour.. so didn’t go..
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).