What to do and see in Basel, Canton of Basel: The Best Walking Tours

February 10, 2022 Oliva Fomby

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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1. Basel City Center Private Tour

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Spend a half day in Basel, known "as Switzerland's capital of cultutre, conference location and university city" with your private tourguide. Your walking tour will give you a complete overview of the spots of the city center. Your tourguide will show you the the "Kleinbasel" district, where you have a stunnting view to the Rhine river and the cathedral. Crossing the rhine river by ferry and walk along the old town buildings at "Grossbasel", narrow alleyways and hidden squares to the beautiful city hall. Get informations from a local guide about the life, the culture, museums and the history of this fantastic town.

Inclusions: 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)

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

Reviewed By Stewart M

This was our second ride on this train. decided to take a winter trip with all the snow as a backdrop with great views. Took the train from Tiefencastle to Brig via Chur. Take your camera for some great pictures. The carriages are very comfortable with plenty of space. You can walk to the restaurant car for a drink or receive table service.

2. Basel: Self Guided Food Tour

Bäckerei KULT - Elsi, Elsässerstrasse 43, 4056 Basel, Switzerland Stadtführungen Basel Tourismus
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This food tour will take you to places that are a little bit different. The tour, which lasts around three hours, will take you away from the usual tourist attractions and give you the opportunity to get to know “iconic Basel” – and enjoy it slowly. You will visit four establishments in total. They all do things their own way. And are sure to win you over. Their concepts are different and this is precisely why locals love them. You’ll be surprised at the delicious foods awaiting you. It’s worth allowing enough time, and it wouldn’t hurt to skip breakfast either.

Inclusions: One meal or drink in every location.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Kingsleyjamesflint

We arrived late and had to catch up with our guide, Roy Fisher, who was extremely gracious and spoke excellent English. He was very entertaining and interesting and gave us an unusual tour with a lot of intriguing information that you would not find in a guide book. A very worthwhile experience. Roy was carrying a big folder of photographs to complement and illustrate his stories. A very good way to feel that you understand the town and its history in an intimate way.

3. Best of Basel in 60 minutes - Discover the city with a Local

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101, 4052 Basel, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals
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This experience is provided by a private Local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Basel? Challenge accepted! Discover Basel during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at St. Albans Tor and will go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Basel special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!

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Reviewed By ianp705

The trip is well worth the effort, we travelled by train out of Zurich and the power of the falls is everything you expect with lots of photographic points. The restaurant at the top serves excellent food with large portions the shop next door is well worth the visit

4. Photogenic Basel with a Local

Steinenberg 7, 4051 Basel, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals
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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!

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Reviewed By Fenton2018

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

5. The Heritage of Basel with a Treat

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Stroll through the heart of Basel and long lasting heritage. Your guide will escort you inside the best this small city has to offer, such as the 500 year old Roothus (Town Hall) built from 1019 to 1700 holding some of the most distinct paintings.. Or even, the house where the art of pharmacology was founded and the famous Basler Münster with a breathtaking view of the Basel... This can only be continued by the city’s artistic side with the opera house and it’s musical fountain. Venez Discover, brings the best out of each place by meticulously crafting each tour exclusively while taking care of our environment. We aim to bring the love, passion and interest for our planet in each tour or service provided to you.

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6. Stories of Basel's Old Town

Tinguely Fountain, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel, Switzerland Stadtführungen Basel Tourismus
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Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted – about the past and the present. Discover Basel's old town, which features picturesque corners, prominent historic landmarks and also contemporary attractions such as modern buildings designed by well-known architects. Get to know Basel in more depth and marvel at various witnesses to the city's past. Take part in a fascinating two-hour journey through history and really get a feel for the city at the bend in the Rhine.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Commentary in English and German

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Milly_b80

Barbara was amazing, we were lucky that we were the only 2 on the tram so we had a personal tour. The tour takes you all through the city and gives a fantastic overview of the history of the city and Switzerland. Highly recommended.

7. Shop with a Local in Basel

Marktplatz, Marktpl., 4001 Basel, Switzerland Stadtführungen Basel Tourismus

Where do the people of Basel prefer to shop? Have them show you and book a shopping trip with one of our shopping companions. 

Inclusions: Basel shopping bag, Local guide

Exclusions: The listed price does not include the parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in., Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Public transportation during the shopping tour (if needed), Shopping items, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Kingsleyjamesflint

We arrived late and had to catch up with our guide, Roy Fisher, who was extremely gracious and spoke excellent English. He was very entertaining and interesting and gave us an unusual tour with a lot of intriguing information that you would not find in a guide book. A very worthwhile experience. Roy was carrying a big folder of photographs to complement and illustrate his stories. A very good way to feel that you understand the town and its history in an intimate way.

8. Architectural Walk of Basel with a Local

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101, 4052 Basel, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

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.

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Reviewed By Fenton2018

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

9. Discover Art in Basel with a Local

Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

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!

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Reviewed By Fenton2018

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

10. 1 Hour Private Walk of Basel

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101, 4052 Basel, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

This experience is provided by a private Local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Basel? Challenge accepted! Discover Basel during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at St. Albans Tor and will go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Basel special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city

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Reviewed By Fenton2018

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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