Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

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BaselCitytour
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Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
230 reviews
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Discover the history of Basel on a bus tour with an audio guide, as you glide past Dreiländereck, Stücki Park, Musical Theatre, Roche Tower, Basel Cathedral, Tinguely Museum, Town Hall, and more.

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Duration 2 hours
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Audio guide included
Chinese, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, French, Spanish

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David – United Kingdom

Good tour of the city, unfortunately the bus broke down

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Shu – United States

Very informative. The audio guide matched the various sights and attractions. Comfortable bus and small lackerli given to try. Perfect for a rainy day and getting to know Basel when first arrive in the city.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    BaselCitytour. Bus-Stop 01 - Tinguely Brunnen

  • Markthalle Basel

    Pass by

  • St. Paul's Church Basel

    Pass by

  • Synagogue of Basel

    Pass by

  • University of Basel

    Pass by

  • Bernoullianum

    Pass by

  • Fischmarkt fountain

    Pass by

  • Marktplatz Basel

    Pass by

  • Kanton Basel-Stadt

    Pass by

  • Middle Bridge, Basel

    Pass by

  • Jakob's Basler Leckerly Manufaktur

    Food tasting

  • St. Johanns-Tor

    Pass by

  • St. Johanns-Park

    Photo stop (7 minutes)

  • Novartis Campus

    Pass by

  • Keltische Siedlung bei der alten Gasfabrik

    Pass by

  • Dreiländereck

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Stücki Park

    Pass by

  • Thomy Fabrik

    Pass by

  • Tattoo Basel

    Pass by

  • Exhibition Center Basel

    Pass by

  • Basel-Wettstein

    Pass by

  • Sankt Alban-Fähre

    Pass by

  • Hoffmann-La Roche

    Pass by

  • Museum Tinguely

    Pass by

  • Basel City Wall

    Pass by

  • Basel Paper Mill

    Pass by

  • Schöneck Brunnen

    Pass by

  • Fine Arts Museum Basel

    Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    BaselCitytour. Bus-Stop 01 - Tinguely Brunnen

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Listen to echoes of centuries past as you take a bus tour of Basel
  • Discover the city's historical landmarks in and around the center
  • Gain insights into Basel's art and architecture from an audio guide
  • Enjoy free WiFi and a traditional hard spice biscuit on board the bus
  • Hear stories of Lenin, Thomy, Felix Sarasin, Wettstein, and Basilisk

Full description

Discover 2000 years of history in Basel on a sightseeing bus tour. Visit historical places and buildings in and around the center of the city. Learn about famous people and exciting facts about art, architecture, economy, politics, and the development of Basel from an audio guide.

Enjoy 12 bus stops spread across the city center. See the Tinguely Fountain, Spalenberg, Spalentor, Town Hall, St. Johannstor, Novartis Campus, Dreiländereck, Stücki Park, Musical Theatre, Roche Tower, Tinguely Museum, City Wall, Paper Mill Museum, Art Museum, Basel Cathedral, and Elisabethenkirche.

Listen to stories about Christoph Merian, Sheik Ibrahim, BIZ, Baumgartner, Zoo, Synagogue, Anne Frank, Bernoulli, Paracelsus, Hermann Hesse, C.G. Jung, Theodor Herzl, Johann Peter Hebel, Wolfgang Goethe, Herzog & De Meuron, Novartis, Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, Lenin, Jean-Tinguely, and more.

Includes

  • Tour around the center of Basel
  • Panorama bus ride
  • iPad with audio guide app
  • Free audio guide app download
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Free Läckerli (traditional Basel sweet)
  • 12 stops for boarding and alighting
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Meeting point

Please go to the bus stop opposite the Tinguely Fountain in front of Stadtcasino in the bus parking zone. A

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Charged Smartphone
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From $33 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5
4.2 out of 5 stars

based on 230 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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David – United KingdomJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Good tour of the city, unfortunately the bus broke down
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Shu – United StatesMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Very informative. The audio guide matched the various sights and attractions. Comfortable bus and small lackerli given to try. Perfect for a rainy day and getting to know Basel when first arrive in the city.
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Pat – United KingdomSeptember 8, 2024 – Verified booking
Our driver was excellent and we enjoyed the sights. However we didn't appreciate the e tension e promotions of the little cakes and the Nestlé product.

Product ID: 636283

Activity provider:
BaselCitytour

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