Switzerland · WALKING TOURS IN BASEL
The good walking tours in Basel fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.
Walk Basel’s Old Town in 2 hours with a live guide, seeing Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and City Hall for $32.
“The experience was excellent. Anna is a wonderful guide- very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She vividly brought each site’s story to life, making our visit much more meaningful and in-depth.”
A private Basel walking tour tailored to you by a local guide, with flexible meeting points, great local picks, and no fixed route.
“We have a very knowledgable and charming guide, super friendly and was a pleasure taking this tour.”
Private custom walking tour of Basel with hotel pickup, a local guide, and a tailored route through old town, Rhine, art, and eats.
“Kripa was a great guide - the issue we had was we had requested a 2 hr tour with history as well as cheese and chocolate options. Kripa was not informed about the cheese and chocolate so we didn’t get to experience any of that. Clearly a miscommunication between Viator and the guide”
Private 2-hour Basel Old Town walk with a guide, Basel Minster, Barfüsserkirche cloister, Museum der Kulturen, and the Carnival Fountain.
“Fantastic tourist guide Paola Coili De Giorgi= very professional and very nice person. Gave us also very practical tips and information. I recommend her as a top Basel tourist guide. Thank you Paola Malgorzata and Anna from Poland”
A 90-minute guided walking tour of Basel’s old town, from the BIS Tower and churches to fountains, viewpoints, and the Rathaus.
“It is a great tour with Rafael. He is giving local information in a fun and entertaining way. We will join his walks again. Thank you!”
Private Basel walking tour with a local host, customized to your interests, helping you skip tourist traps and explore on your own.
“Our guide never showed up. She could not be reached by phone or email. Further, while it is described as a custom tour I was told repeatedly in emails that we should not expect the guide to be an expert on Basel’s history.”
Round-trip train from Basel, a small-group walk through Lucerne highlights, then a 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise, guided in English.
“Our guide Micheal was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He even spent extra time at the end showing us around Basal.”
Private Basel walking tour with Rhine ferry, Tinguely Fountain, and Elisabethenkirche, plus tram and bus transfers. English guide.
“Our guide, Sean, was THE BEST!! Very knowledgeable, we walked at a nice pace and saw everything important”
Basel in 60 minutes with a local: Old Town sights, bar and cafe tips, small-group walk to Spalentor.
A 1-hour Basel walking tour starting at the Tinguely Fountain. See Basel Minster, hear the city’s founding story, with a friendly private guide.
“Excellent tour guide Very knowledgeable He took us to different places in Basel and explained the history of buildings Highly recommended tour with Thomas”
A 2-hour guided walk through Basel Old Town, from Basel Minster and City Hall to the Museum der Kulturen Basel and Tinguely Fountain.
“It's a 2 hour walking tour around the old city. There are lots of steps and hills. We went at a slow pace which worked out well. The guide was very knowledgeable.”
Basel to Lucerne in one smooth day, private walking tour plus a Lake Lucerne cruise, with train tickets and English guide included.
“Be prepared for an excess of religious indoctrination. We couldn’t even look out side the train to see the countryside. Not good.”
Join Alina for a 2-hour customizable Basel old-town walk with photo stops, street snacks, Basler Läckerli, and a ferry ride.
“Alina was a terrific, energetic guide, but her knowledge of the city was minimal. She was caring and kind and walked at a good pace, but other than walking us through the city and into a cathedral, we did not learn much about the city. She admits that the history aspect was a little limited. We hugged at the end and we feel we now can go back through Basel having gotten our bearings”
Small-group day trip from Basel to Lucerne with a guided Old Town walk and a 1-hour Lake Lucerne sightseeing cruise for $471.
“Michael was prompt, communicated prior to trip and possessed great knowledge of Lucerne. Highly recommend Michael!”
Private 2-hour Basel walk with a pro guide, from the Tinguely Fountain and Elisabeth Church to Münster, Rathaus, bridges, and Rhine views.
“Manley our guide was outstanding. She was knowledgeable and fun, too. Highly recommend a private walking tour of Basel.”
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