Spalentor

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.

Step into a 60-minute exploration through Basel from a local’s perspective and get the most of your precious visit! From Basler Münster to Spalentor, get to know the city's most defining landmarks. Discover all the key facts about Basel, experience the local lifestyle, and taste its unique culture. Your local, equipped with stories and tips, will point you toward the best local cuisine and direct you to lively bars where you can sip and chill in true Basel style. This experience is focused on providing a genuine feel of Basel, connecting you with the local way of life and its landmarks, all while fitting perfectly into any travel itinerary.

This tour is only available in German. Get to know Basel in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour and spend a varied and beautiful time in this exciting and fascinating city. This tour offers you a fascinating mix of historical exploration and modern joie de vivre. The tour starts at the Spalentor, from where you will head to the city's highlights. Discover the cathedral, the winding alleyways of the old town and the town hall. The tour covers around 5 kilometres and 23 stops, providing fascinating insights into the history and culture of Basel. Plan a whole day for this tour - or split it into two days. There are always opportunities to stop for refreshments or take a break in cosy places or by the Rhine. On the tour you will get to know historical sites, ‘meet’ Nobel Prize winners and see the swimmers in the Rhine in summer. It's like being shown Basel by a good friend who knows the city like the back of his hand and has many exciting stories and anecdotes to tell. An entertaining and varied tour that brings you closer to the beauty and history of Basel. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Basel! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking. This tour includes a trip on one of the historic Rhine ferries. In summer, it runs daily from 9 am to 8 pm. During the Basel Autumn Fair from 11 am to 10 pm. In winter it runs between 11 am and 5 pm. Please take the 2 francs with you in cash.