Stories of Basel's Old Town
Description
Join us on a journey back through the ages. There can be few other cityscapes where buildings dating back as far as the fifteenth century engage so harmoniously and vibrantly with the contemporary creations of internationally distinguished architects. On our tour, we'll tell you facts and anecdotes about Basel and the background to its development while passing historic buildings such as the Town Hall, the Basel Cathedral (Münster) and the Barfüsserkirche. We'll also explain a lot about the city's present situation. As well as taking you to some picturesque corners of the Old Town, we'll show you places that closely reflect Basel's present-day Zeitgeist, such as the Museum der Kulturen and the Tinguely fountain.
Languages
German and English. The tour is held bilingually depending on the configuration of the group.
Time
Saturdays 11am - 1pm and 2.30pm - 4.30pm
from 28 March 2024: Daily 2.30pm - 4.30pm, additionally on Saturdays and Sundays 11.00am - 1.00pm
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Tinguely fountain by the Theater Basel
Tour ending point
In the Old Town of Basel at Spalenberg
Tickets
Online or at the Tourist Information in the Stadtcasino at Barfüsserplatz. The number of participants is limited.
Tip
Are you staying at a hotel, youth hostel or B&B in Basel? You can get a 50% discount with your BaselCard.
Further information
This tour is also accessible to wheelchair users.
Due to the Tattoo Parade, the tour will not take place on July 20, 2024 at 2.30 pm.
More information
Cancellation policy
No charges are incurred for cancellations and changes made up to 48 hours before the start of the tour. If you make any changes or cancellations after this time or fail to show up for the tour, the full price will be charged.
Payment policy
The payment is made by credit card directly during the reservation.
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