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. History student Tanya is daydreaming back to a time when Basel was at the centre of Christianity. Embark on an exciting...
Duration
1 hrs. 15 min.Languages offered
- German
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Vogel Gryff
Vogel Gryff is the most important public holiday in Kleinbasel. The customs are still practised today. Once a year, the "Wild Maa" (wild man) travels down the Rhine on his raft and is received by the "Leu" (lion) and "Vogel Gryff" (griffin). We...
Duration
1 hrs. 30 min.Languages offered
- German
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6 pm CHF 60
Carnival in Basel
For all those who wish to experience a dose of Fasnacht fever! Basel's famous Fasnacht Carnival begins on the Monday following Ash Wednesday with the "Morgestraich" lantern parade at 4 a.m. on Monday morning, when the city is plunged into...
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Evening surcharge after 6 pm CHF 60
Basel Autumn Fair
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). On our tour you'll...
Duration
1 hrs. 30 min.Languages offered
- German
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6.00 pm: CHF 60
Express surcharge less than 24 hours in advance: CHF 50
Basel: Christmas Magic
Discover Basel this Christmas and learn old and new Christmas customs and traditions. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the charm of Basel at Christmas. In addition to decorative lighting, Christmas trees and angels, you will discover a rich...
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6.00 pm: CHF 60
Express surcharge less than 24 hours in advance: CHF 50
Basel's strong women
Pioneering, influential, pugnacious. This new walking tour is devoted to women who have helped to shape the city of Basel - either as individuals or as part of a movement. Together with your guide, you will walk in the footsteps of the city's...
Duration
1 hrs. 30 min.Languages offered
- German
- English
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6.00 pm: CHF 60
Express surcharge less than 24 hours in advance: CHF 50
Plants, colours, hightech - The Chemistry in Basel
Basel has a long connection with the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries. For us, this is a good reason to take a closer look at these two key industries. Many large international companies, such as Novartis or Roche, have key sites in...
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6.00 pm: CHF 60
Express surcharge less than 24 hours in advance: CHF 50
Jewish Traces in Basel
Discover all about the important role our city is playing in the history of Judaism. In many places in Basel there are traces of Jewish history, from mediaeval times right up to the modern day. Perhaps the most crucial consideration for the...
Duration
2 hrs.Languages offered
- German
- English
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6.00 pm: CHF 60
Express surcharge less than 24 hours in advance: CHF 50
Additional cost for extra openings: CHF 60
Get hitched!
Fall in love, get engaged, get married. Go courting and learn some surprising, humorous and serious facts about marriage. On this tour you'll find out all you need to know about marriage customs from a bygone era, including why there was a...
Duration
1 hrs. 30 min.Languages offered
- German
- English
Price:
Evening surcharge after 6 pm CHF 60
Reformation in Basel
A turning point with serious consequences: the Reformation had a lasting impact that went far beyond religious life, affecting politics, the economy and society as well. Our tour will take you back to these turbulent times and to the places where...
Price:
CHF 300
Evening surcharge after 6.00 pm: CHF 60
Express surcharge less than 24 hours in advance: CHF 50