Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Small group option is up to 10 persons. Private option includes as well the pick up from your accommodation if needed. Explore Basel with a local guide on this engaging walking tour, offering personalized commentary and a deep dive into the city’s rich history and culture. During your tour, you’ll visit iconic landmarks like the Basel Munster, the lively Market Square, and the stunning Town Hall. Wander through the charming cobblestone streets of the Old Town, discovering hidden gems like the Tinguely Fountain, Middle Bridge and the scenic St. Alban district. Our local guide will tailor the experience to your interests, whether you’re keen to explore art, history, or Basel’s unique atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Basel’s top sights and local treasures on a tour with a local! • Learn about Basel’s history, culture, and hidden gems • Personalize the tour to fit your interests • See highlights like the Basel Munster, Market Square, and St. Alban district
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Pick up at your accommodation if Private option is booked
- Local traditional biscuit tasting (if available)
- Walking Tour with a local
What's not
- Entrance fees (to any particular attraction)
Itinerary
This experience takes you through the iconic landmarks like the impressive Basel Munster, the bustling Market Square and the beautiful Town Hall. Along the way, you'll uncover hidden gems, such as charming alleyways and local spots often missed by most tourists. The tour is designed to be flexible, allowing you to tailor the experience to your interests, whether you’re into art, history, or simply exploring the unique atmosphere of Basel. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, we promise a personalized and unforgettable journey through Basel!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 28 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Our guide Nico, was very...
Our guide Nico, was very knowledgeable around Basel & Swiss history. We have learned a lot about the city & it’s architecture. I can highly recommend Nico & this tour. Well done Nico
5Basel private walking tour
Juliana was very personable and knowledgeable. Gave us a nice overview of history, culture and architecture of Basel. We did this tour on our first afternoon in Basel. She was helpful in orienting us as a well as offering suggestions for dining and museums to visit making the rest of our stay more enjoyable.
5Basel city tour
Nico was an excellent guide, personable and knew the city well
5A great way to get acquainted with Basel!
This is an amazing way to get to know the city of Basel! Petra was fantastic and had lots of knowledge about history as well as places we could visit during our stay. Highly recommend!
5Intro to Basel
Great introductory tour of Basel. John was very nice and we enjoyed his company on this two hour tour. He even met us at our hotel which made it easy for us.
5Great Walking Tour Of Basel!!
We enjoyed our tour with Petra today. There was my wife, my sister-in-law and her husband, and my brother-in-law. Petra told us of a lot of the history of Basel and gave us an excellent overview. Only item I would suggest is a microphone for the tour guide and headsets for the customers. Because of the traffic and other sounds, at times it was hard to hear her. It is nothing against Petra!! She did very well.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is in front of the main entrance of the Basel Townhall in Marktplatz (red building)
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Switzerland Viva Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Basel
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 234 experiences we list in Basel.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 234.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Basel
Basel is a Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland meets France and Germany, with a red-sandstone old town, a Gothic minster and many art museums.
Basel sits on a bend of the Rhine at the point where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. Its old town climbs the left bank to Münsterplatz, where the Gothic Minster in red sandstone holds the tomb of the scholar Erasmus. The Town Hall on the Marktplatz is red too, with a painted façade, and the Middle Bridge links the old town to Kleinbasel. Small ferries pulled across the river by the current alone run between the banks.
Top-ranked sights in Basel: Basel Minster (Basler Münster).
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