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Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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| Basel, Switzerland
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Basel Town Hall
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River Rhine
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your expert local guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge. If such knowledge is important to you, you should book another tour.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Walking tour
  • Local tour guide (Swiss or expat)
  • Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
  • Tickets for attractions with entry fee such as museums
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Basel's Old Town

The narrow alleyways and hidden squares with over 200 fountains as well as the many century-old buildings and eye-catching sights such as the Town Hall or the Cathedral combine to make Basel’s Old Town one of the most beautiful and intact of its kind in Europe.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basel Minster

Together with the Mittlere Brücke, the Basler Münster (Cathedral) is probably the most famous landmark in Basel. With its red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers, no other building adorns the cityscape of Basel like the Cathedral.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pfalz

The Pfalz viewing terrace in Basel offers fantastic views over the Old Town and as far as the border triangle.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spalen Gate

The Spalentor (Gate of Spalen) is the most magnificent and impressive of the three city gates still remaining from the city fortifications dating from 1400.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tinguely Fountain

In 1977 Jean Tinguely created sculptural machines in a shallow fountain where the stage of the old city theatre company once stood, and in the process gifted Basel a famous new landmark.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mittlere Brucke

Hardly another monument in the city of Basel has become such a symbol of the city as the Mittlere Brücke. Opened in 1226, it is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Messe Basel

Messe Basel, Basel, Switzerland The new Messe Basel trade fair building is one of the city's newer landmarks. The central architectural urban feature of the hall complex, developed by Herzog & de Meuron, is the City Lounge.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Messeturm

The 31-storey tower on Messeplatz was designed by renowned architects Morger & Degelo & Marques and is an unmistakeable landmark of the city with its green-tinted glass and metal structure. In addition to a hotel and offices for many of the city's most prominent companies, the top floor also houses the BarRouge. From here there are breathtaking views of the city and of the neighbouring countries of France and Germany.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Tinguely

Museum Tinguely, designed by Ticino architect Mario Botta and opened in 1996, is situated right on the bank of the Rhine. It houses the largest collection of works by Jean Tinguely (1925–1991), one of the most innovative and important Swiss artists of the 20th century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fondation Beyeler

The museum in Riehen near Basel is internationally renowned for its outstanding exhibitions, significant collection of classical modernism and contemporary art, and its ambitious event programme. Today, the Fondation Beyeler’s collection includes more than 400 works by 91 artists. Each year, curated exhibitions present works from the collection alongside loans from other museums or private collections. The museum building, designed by Renzo Piano, is situated idyllically in a park with mature trees and lily ponds. Those wishing to linger longer can enjoy the Beyeler Restaurant in the park. Its location in a recreational area, with views of cornfields, grazing cows, and vineyards at the foot of the Black Forest, is unique.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Roche Tower

The Roche Towers, designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, can rightly be viewed as a modern landmark of Basel – but as the tallest office buildings in Switzerland, they can be seen far outside the city limits, too.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Novartis Pavillon

The Novartis Pavillon in the park of the Novartis Campus can be seen even from far away – especially at sunset, when an elaborate light show makes this fascinating building sparkle.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Merian Garten

The Merian Gardens are a beautiful botanical garden, a historic park and a carefully designed place for relaxation on the outskirts of the city of Basel. They draw visitors all year round with their stunning array of blooms, unique variety of plants and impressive botanical collections.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tierpark Lange Erlen

Located in green parkland with many trees, the animal park has red deer, fallow deer, lynx, wild cats and wild boar. Stables and paddocks house donkeys, ponies, goats, sheep, rabbits and guinea pigs. There is also a generously-sized aviary, where adults and children can enjoy observing a large variety of birds. There are also ponds filled with swans, geese and ducks. Peacocks, storks and herons also wander freely in the park.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Walking tour.
  • Local tour guide (Swiss or expat).
The following is NOT included:
  • Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour).
  • Tickets for attractions with entry fee such as museums.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Walking tour
  • Local tour guide (Swiss or expat)
  • Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
  • Tickets for attractions with entry fee such as museums
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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