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Official Tours

Do you like to decide spontaneously? If so, go on one of our public guided tours? Learn more about the exciting history of a unique city. Our official city tours take place regularly.

Guided tour of the city

A visit to Basel without touring the city? Unthinkable! Go on a fascinating journey through history. more

Discovery trip in a vintage tram

All aboard! Discover the various facets – both old and new – of Basel’s 2000-year history on an unforgettable one-hour tram ride. more

Come along and join nightwatchman Rudolf Streiff on his evening tour through the quiet streets and narrow lanes of the picturesque old part of Basel known as St. Alban-Vorstadt – also called Basel‘s “Little Venice”. more

Aus den Federn, Schreiber

Begleiten Sie den Chronisten Nicolaus von Waldighofen und dessen Schreiber Peter auf Ihrer Reise durch eine dunkle Zeit in der die Erde bebte, die Stadt brannte und die Pest reiche Ernte hielt. more

Titel Public guided tours of the City Hall

Take the chance to enter the representative chambers of the Government and the Parliament of Basel in the magnificent City Hall located at the Market Square. more

Public guided tours in the Roman Town Augusta Raurica

Visit nearby Augusta Raurica and experience the inspired setting where the Romans used to live. more

Öffentliche Segway Touren

Entdecken Sie mit dem Segway lautlos und umweltfreundlich gleitend die schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten – noch nie hat die Kombination von Kultur und innovativer Technologie so viel Spass gemacht! more

Novartis Campus – Innovation and research in the 21st century

Discover this place of innovation and research with us! Visitors are led around the Campus under the expert stewardship of Novartis Guides. more

Basel for newcomers - Getting to know the city

Newcomers to the Basel region will be offered tours of the city featuring valuable tips on everyday life in Basel. more

iGuide

A high-tech journey through history. more

City Treasure Hunt Light

If you are looking for an innovative way to explore Basel’s hidden nooks, cobbled lanes and special features on your own initiative without having to follow a tour guide around, then the City Treasure Hunt Light is the perfect choice for you. more