University and council, prostitutes and nuns
A humorous journey through the era of the Council of Basel and the founding of the university. Basel, 15th and 21st century.
Jailbirds, butchers and elegant ladies
Basel, around 1850. Traugott and Irma von der Mühll would never have imagined that two escapees from the Lohnhof prison would drop in on the day of their memorial celebration for Uncle Friedrich. Be bold and embark on a different kind of walk - with the jailbird and his accomplice - through a part of Basel that has quite a lot to tell.
Tour of the Jakob’s Basler Leckerly manufactury with packing workshop
Explore the exciting world of Switzerland’s oldest biscuit manufactury .
Short guided tour of the Town Hall
The magnificent 16th century Town Hall on the Marktplatz is still the seat of government for the Canton of Basel-Stadt even today. Here you will encounter a combination of architecture, art and politics.
Monthly tour of September "Murder and manslaughter"
We'll guide you through the old districts of Grossbasel and make you more familiar with the types of punishment handed down by the courts of law since the 15th century. You'll find out more about public humiliation and corporal punishment, as well as executioners and gravediggers.
Stories of Basel's Old Town
oin 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.
The Nightwatchman's Secret
Come with us on a night-time stroll through the legendary "little Venice" of Basel. Join night watchman Rudolf Streiff on a tour of the streets and alleys to St. Alban-Tal.
Historisches Museum Basel Musikmuseum
Switzerland’s largest collection of musical instruments is on display in the historic Lohnhof building.
Monthly tour of October"Herbschtmäss"
When the days grow shorter and temperatures fall, the people in Basel look forward to a colourful time that makes children's hearts beat faster and allows adults to wallow in nostalgia: the Basel autumn fair (Herbstmesse).