Switzerland · WALKING TOURS IN BASEL
The 14 best walking tours in Basel you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Basel’s old town, Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and town hall on a lively two-hour walking tour with local guides.
“We had a wonderful tour with very nice stories told, historical facts explained by our tourguide Doris. She was profesional, great and very kind.”
Review of Basel’s private custom walking tour, with flexible timing, local guides, Old Town sights, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Paola was an absolutely lovely tour guide! She was friendly, lively, knowledgeable and overall just a fun person! Even with English not being her first language, she spoke wonderfully and clearly. I could not imagine walking through Basel and not getting a tour from her. She changed our entire view of the city, and even showed us all the tiny details that the average person would miss. If I’m ever in Basel again, my wife and I will likely take the longer tour with her. Cannot recommend Paola enough!”
Explore Basel’s Old Town with a private guide, from the Minster and City Hall to Tinguely’s playful fountain, in two focused hours.
“The walking tour of Basel was great. Paola was a brilliant guide who showed us through the beautiful Old Town and told us all about the unique history of Basel. I would definitely recommend this tour to others and if you happen to get Paola as your guide, you are especially lucky.”
See Basel’s key sights on a compact walking tour with Rafael, from the Tinguely Fountain to Münster and the Pfalz viewpoint.
“It is a great tour with Rafael. He is giving local information in a fun and entertaining way. We will join his walks again. Thank you!”
See Basel with a private local host on a flexible walking tour shaped around your interests, from Old Town sights to street art and daily life.
“the guide knew very little about Basel and did not take us to where we asked to go ie: chocolate shop. She was also very expensive.”
Review of the Lucerne walking tour and Lake Cruise from Basel, covering train travel, sights, guides, value, timing, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour, but minor problems. Our original date was April 20 and we had to change to the 6th. (Cancel 20th). However, when we showed at the train station we were informed our tour was cancelled. The tour operator told us to board and he would send to tickets by wi-fi. It worked and we met up with another couple who only wanted Mt Titulus. So we adapted and gave up the Lake Lucerne boat tour. Our guide was excellent and we got to see all our main points. Highly recommend the Mt Titulus trip. Absolutely gorgeous! The trip started badly with the "cancellation", but the tour operator fixed everything…”
Explore Basel’s old town, Spalen Gate, town hall, minster, and Rhine by ferry with a private local guide in 3 to 4 hours.
“Sean was nothing short of amazing. Beyond knowledgeable yet able to deliver tons of history that was user friendly to two women who aren’t typically history buffs. Was deeply invested in us having the tour we wanted and clearly loves Basel.”
See Basel’s medieval core with a local, from St. Alban Gate to Spalentor, plus practical tips for food, drinks, and a short visit.
See Basel Minster, Tinguely Fountain, old-city squares, and key architecture on a private one-hour tour with a multilingual guide.
“Excellent tour guide Very knowledgeable He took us to different places in Basel and explained the history of buildings Highly recommended tour with Thomas”
Explore Basel’s Old Town on a two-hour guided walk featuring the Minster, City Hall, Tinguely Fountain, and medieval streets.
“It's a 2 hour walking tour around the old city. There are lots of steps and hills. We went at a slow pace which worked out well. The guide was very knowledgeable.”
See Basel with photographer Alina on a private two-hour walk featuring old-town views, local treats, ferry travel, and custom photo stops.
“Alina was a terrific, energetic guide, but her knowledge of the city was minimal. She was caring and kind and walked at a good pace, but other than walking us through the city and into a cathedral, we did not learn much about the city. She admits that the history aspect was a little limited. We hugged at the end and we feel we now can go back through Basel having gotten our bearings”
See Basel’s Münsterplatz, Marktplatz, lanes, and local hangouts on a 90-minute small-group photo walk with practical city tips.
“Our tour guide Duygu is very friendly, patient and accommodating. She explained the tour before starting and showed us where to go if we wanted to explore further. She gave us recommendations on restaurants and shops. We had fun and great time to discover the insta-perfect spots with our guide. Thank you so much Duygu.”
See Basel’s Münster, local corners, and Merian Gardens on a private 2 to 3 hour walk with a flexible local guide.
“It was cancelled at last minute and I was reprimanded for making a reservation at last minute ( The day before). The website took my reservation and I had to pay. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. NOT VERY PROFESSIONAL.”
See Basel’s medieval gates, Minster, Town Hall, Rhine views, and Old Town with a local guide in a focused one-hour walk.
“Loved the opportunity to walk around and get a feel for the city. Dominique did a great job at showing me the highlights & recommending places to come back to that matched my interests.”
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