Erasmus of Rotterdam – Basel’s Renaissance spirit
Welcome to our fascinating tour chronicling Erasmus of Rotterdam’s time in Basel. Accompany an actor on a journey through the streets this distinguished scholar once wandered. Discover his influential network of contacts, his pioneering writings and his defining role in European intellectual history. You can be part of this unforgettable experience!
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.
Living Wunderkammer
Join passionate art collector Andreas Häner on an inspiring tour of his private art and curiosity chamber in the former Corso cinema.
FoodTour
This self-guided FoodTour 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.
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.
Where art is created: insights into the world of artists
How many artists live in a city like Basel? Where is art created, and in what sort of environment do artists work? Basel is not only famed for its prestigious institutions and their important collections and exhibitions, but is also home to a vibrant and highly active community of artists.
City tour on the sightseeing bus
Comfortable, informative and entertaining – the BaselCitytour sightseeing bus with panoramic roof tours Basel twice a day from Wednesday to Sunday, calling at 12 stops.
Historisches Museum Basel Haus zum Kirschgarten
The magnificent Kirschgarten House – built between 1775 and 1780 as the home and office of a Basel silk ribbon manufacturer – is one of Switzerland’s principal museums of domestic life.
Basel by Bike
This short guided bike tour will take you to the most beautiful and interesting places in Basel beyond the core of the city centre. We make sure to use roads and paths with little traffic to ensure a safe and relaxed tour.