Stories of Basel's Old Town

Join us on a journey back through the ages. There can be few other cityscapes where buildings dating back as far as the fifteenth century engage so harmoniously and vibrantly with the contemporary creations of internationally distinguished architects. On our tour, we'll tell you facts and anecdotes about Basel and the background to its development while passing historic buildings such as the Town Hall, the Basel Cathedral (Münster) and the Barfüsserkirche. We'll also explain a lot about the city's present situation. As well as taking you to some picturesque corners of the Old Town, we'll show you places that closely reflect Basel's present-day Zeitgeist, such as the Museum der Kulturen and the Tinguely fountain.
Languages German and English. The tour is held bilingually depending on the configuration of the group.
Time Daily from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, additionally on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Duration 2 hours
Meeting point Tinguely fountain by the Theater Basel
Tour ending point In the Old Town of Basel at Spalenberg
Tickets Online or at the Tourist Information in the Stadtcasino at Barfüsserplatz. The number of participants is limited.
Tip Are you staying at a hotel, youth hostel or B&B in Basel? You can get a 50% discount with your BaselCard.
Further information This tour is also accessible to wheelchair users
Special dates Due to the Basel Tattoo Parade, the guided tour at 14:30h will not take place on 15 July 2023.