Physicians, barbers and charlatans

Basel Highlights

Description

Learn all about the history of medicine in our city - with absolutely no side effects! This tour will transport you into the world of charlatans, barber surgeons and city physicians. We will tell you what anatomical knowledge the executioner had to possess, what medical studies were like in the Middle Ages, and which ‘shows’ were on offer in the anatomical theatre.

Additional charge

Tours ending after 6.00 pm are subject to an evening surcharge of CHF 60.
Bookings made less than 24 hours in advance are subject to an express surcharge of CHF 50.

Meeting point

In front of Barfüsserkirche