Switzerland · Walking Tours

Discover Basel's Charm: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Basel. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private guided tour of Basel’s inner city
  • 02 Explore the theater, Spalen gate, university area, and town hall
  • 03 Discover hidden alleyways around the upper market square
  • 04 Cross the Rhine on a typical Basel ferry
  • 05 Visit the minster church area and viewing terrace
  • 06 Tram, bus, and ferry transfers included between points

Discover Basel on a private walking tour that blends historic landmarks, local character, and easy public transport connections. With a knowledgeable local guide, explore the inner city, pass the theater and the city gate "Spalen," wander through the university area and hidden alleyways around the upper market square, and visit the town hall.

Your experience also includes a typical Basel ferry crossing over the Rhine and time in the area of the minster church and its viewing terrace. Ideal for travelers who want a more personal introduction to the city, this tour offers a flexible and engaging way to experience Basel’s culture, architecture, and old-town charm.

Discover Basel on a private walking tour that blends historic landmarks, local character, and easy public transport connections.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Basel
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Basel inner city

This private tour takes you through the inner city area of Basel. The walking tour, combined with some short transfers by streetcar, will lead you to the theater, the city gate "Spalen", to the university area, the hidden alleyways on the upper market square and the town hall. Then you cross with a for Basel typical ferry to the other side of the Rhine river, before visiting the area of the minster church and it's viewing terrace. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Basel. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • all taxes, fees and handling charges
  • local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
  • all transportation fees for tram, bus and ferry (transfer between the points)

What's Not Included

  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses during the tour

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • children must be accompagnied by an adult
  • transfers from point to point by tram/bus and Rhine river crossing by ferry
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Basel.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Basel.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Basel..

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