Located on the Rhine River near the borders of France and Germany, Basel contains the country's highest concentration of museums. The culture-centric city, site of the world's most influential art market each June, is also home to the lovely Munster Cathedral, made of red sandstone with a multi-colored tile roof. Green spaces abound, including the popular zoological gardens in the city center. Switzerland's largest site of Roman ruins, Augusta Raurica, are an easy day trip to the east.
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This experience is provided by a private local. Come with me to discover the city of Basel through your camera lens! Join me on this short city walk for this unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and take stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Art Museum to the Tinguely Brunnen. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Basel you will also get to discover local spots and hidden gems that your typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Basel and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures!
Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city!
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Our guide, Florence, was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Communication was excellent & the walking tour was most enjoyable & we got to see all the highlights. We can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Basel
This experience is provided by a private local. Discover the most impressive buildings in Basel and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk. Join me on this adventure and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Switzerland from my own perspective. During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years, with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character. You will get to learn about the world-famous architects such as Richard Meier or Frank O. Gehry, and get more insight into how Basel came to be a melting pot of architectural wonders.
Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city
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Our guide, Florence, was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Communication was excellent & the walking tour was most enjoyable & we got to see all the highlights. We can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Basel
This experience is provided by a private local. Discover the City of Art! Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Basel as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Basel and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Basel. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colourful and multifaceted Basel is!
Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city!
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Our guide, Florence, was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Communication was excellent & the walking tour was most enjoyable & we got to see all the highlights. We can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Basel
Today will be a fantastic opportunity to experience Basel and the Switzerland on a very comfortable pace. You will learn everything about this city’s colourful past and present. You will be offered a journey where some hidden passages are paved with centuries-old cobblestones. You will be lead through the Celts & Roman cultures (originally settled in Basel), from the founding of Switzerland’s first University in 1460 to the unification with the Swiss Confederation in 1501, from the history of the reformation to Erasmus. Moreover, you will be shown the most contemporary aspects of this beautiful city where arts play an extraordinary role.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided walking tour in Basel., English commentaries while driving., Professional, expert and licenced driver., A warm welcome.
Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Entrance fee / art museum., Personal insurance., Driver gratuities
This Experience is provided by a private local. If you want to spice up your instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Basel and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera! Of course, while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places (like the Rhine River when standing on the city's oldest bridge) you will also get to know more about Basel and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure and give your insta feed an upgrade. Make sure you don’t book this experience too late, as you don’t want to miss the golden hour!
Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city
Exclusions: Food, drinks or snacks, Personal expenses during the Experience
Our guide, Florence, was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Communication was excellent & the walking tour was most enjoyable & we got to see all the highlights. We can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Basel
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