Uncover Basel A Self Guided Tour of Old Town Highlights

Name: Uncover Basel A Self Guided Tour of Old Town Highlights
Brand: Viator
Price: 8.08 USD
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5.0(1)1 Hour - 2 HoursEnglishBasel

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Explore the charming city of Basel on a SELF-GUIDED walking tour with EXPLORO APP that highlights its rich history and vibrant culture. Starting at the iconic Middle Bridge, wander through the picturesque Old Town and finish at the lively Barfüßerplatz. Discover fascinating stories about notable figures like Erasmus and unique traditions such as the city’s legendary carnival. With 22 stops this tour captures the essence of Basel, from its historical roots to its contemporary art scene. Perfect for history buffs, art lovers, and chocolate enthusiasts alike, this tour offers a flexible schedule to suit your pace.

- Self-guided tour with 22 stops - 1.7 km, perfect for leisurely exploration - Discover local legends, chocolate stories and carnival traditions - Start and stop whenever you want

This is a SELF-GUIDED outdoor walking tour. Most stops are exterior visits, for the few attractions offering indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense.

Included

Audio narration, plus images for context
Easy to use app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops

Not included

In-person Guide

What you'll do

One of Basel’s most recognizable spots
From here, the city unfolds on both sides of the Rhine, and it’s easy to see why this bridge has always been such a central part of life here.
5 min
The Rathaus, which literally means “advice house,” is where the city’s government actually works
The facade and the courtyard are freely accessible.
5 min
Augustiner Brunnen
Augustinergasse 1, Rheinsprung - Nähe dem Naturhistorischen Museum, Basel, Switzerland
Basilisk Fountain. Basel really likes its fountains, there are more than 180 of them scattered around the city and most of them actually have drinkable water.
5 min
You might not expect it from this peaceful terrace view, but the scene below tells the story of Basel’s transformation
5 min
Basel’s main shopping avenue, full of sleek storefronts
10 min
Tinguely Fountain
Klostergasse 7, Basel, Switzerland
Carnival Fountain. It’s a bit of a local celebrity. The man behind it, Jean Tinguely, grew up here in Basel and became world-famous for creating art that actually moves.
5 min
The Sprüngli family hails from Zurich and were part of a wave of chocolate maker
s opening shops across Switzerland in the 19th century.
5 min
Barfusserplatz
Barfusserplatz, Basel, Switzerland
Barfüßerplatz, or “Barefoot Square.” The name comes from the Franciscan friars who used to live and work here, often walking barefoot or in simple sandals while running their monastery back in the 1200s.
5 min

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

When you download the Exploro app you can access the directions to get here from the map. Also, there is a Google Maps direction button you can use if the internal map is not enough. This is a self guided tour, there will NOT be a person at the meeting point.