Basel Old Town Walking Tour with Stories, Tinguely Fountain & Town Hall
by Basel Tourismus
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 50Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Basel leads through the city's old town, combining historic landmarks with modern architecture. The route includes a stop at the Tinguely Fountain, a sculptural machine fountain created in 1977 on the site of the old city theatre. Visitors then see the Basel Historical Museum housed in the former Barfüsserkirche church. The tour continues to the Basel Minster, a distinctive cathedral with red sandstone walls, colorful roof tiles, and twin towers, one of Basel's most recognized landmarks alongside the Mittlere Brücke bridge. The Museum der Kulturen Basel, known for its extensive ethnographic collection, is also included. Along the way, the lively Marktplatz market and the red-facade Town Hall with its tower and frescoes are visited. The final stop is a charming square surrounded by small shops and historic houses. Commentary is provided by a professional guide in English and German, with some tours offering bilingual narration depending on the group. No food or drinks are included, and gratuities are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tinguely Fountain
This fountain was created in 1977 by Jean Tinguely as a set of sculptural machines placed in a shallow pool. It stands on the former stage site of Basel's old city theatre company and has become a notable landmark.
5 min
Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
The Barfüsserkirche church now houses the Historic Museum of Basel, showcasing the city's past.
5 min
Basel Minster
The Basel Minster cathedral is a key landmark with red sandstone walls, colorful roof tiles, and twin towers. It is one of Basel’s most famous buildings along with the nearby Mittlere Brücke bridge.
10 min
Museum der Kulturen Basel
This museum is one of Europe's leading ethnographic museums, presenting cultural artifacts from around the world.
Marktplatz
The lively Marktplatz market area is passed during the tour, offering a glimpse of local daily life.
5 min
Town Hall
The City Hall houses Basel’s government and parliament. It features a red facade, a distinctive tower, and decorative frescoes in the center of the Old Town.
5 min
Old Town Square
The tour concludes at a picturesque square surrounded by small shops and historic houses.
5 min
Meeting point
Tinguely fountain at Steinenberg / Theatre square
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Basel Old Town Walking Tour with Stories, Tinguely Fountain & Town Hall
by Basel Tourismus
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 50Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Basel leads through the city's old town, combining historic landmarks with modern architecture. The route includes a stop at the Tinguely Fountain, a sculptural machine fountain created in 1977 on the site of the old city theatre. Visitors then see the Basel Historical Museum housed in the former Barfüsserkirche church. The tour continues to the Basel Minster, a distinctive cathedral with red sandstone walls, colorful roof tiles, and twin towers, one of Basel's most recognized landmarks alongside the Mittlere Brücke bridge. The Museum der Kulturen Basel, known for its extensive ethnographic collection, is also included. Along the way, the lively Marktplatz market and the red-facade Town Hall with its tower and frescoes are visited. The final stop is a charming square surrounded by small shops and historic houses. Commentary is provided by a professional guide in English and German, with some tours offering bilingual narration depending on the group. No food or drinks are included, and gratuities are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tinguely Fountain
This fountain was created in 1977 by Jean Tinguely as a set of sculptural machines placed in a shallow pool. It stands on the former stage site of Basel's old city theatre company and has become a notable landmark.
5 min
Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche
The Barfüsserkirche church now houses the Historic Museum of Basel, showcasing the city's past.
5 min
Basel Minster
The Basel Minster cathedral is a key landmark with red sandstone walls, colorful roof tiles, and twin towers. It is one of Basel’s most famous buildings along with the nearby Mittlere Brücke bridge.
10 min
Museum der Kulturen Basel
This museum is one of Europe's leading ethnographic museums, presenting cultural artifacts from around the world.
Marktplatz
The lively Marktplatz market area is passed during the tour, offering a glimpse of local daily life.
5 min
Town Hall
The City Hall houses Basel’s government and parliament. It features a red facade, a distinctive tower, and decorative frescoes in the center of the Old Town.
5 min
Old Town Square
The tour concludes at a picturesque square surrounded by small shops and historic houses.
5 min
Meeting point
Tinguely fountain at Steinenberg / Theatre square
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.