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Best Intro to Basel in 2 hours with a Local

By LocalBini - The go-to platform for Experiences by Locals in Switzerland
Free cancellation available
Price is £263 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Start your visit to Basel with this 2-hour-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Basel.

Get to see places like Münster and Town Hall, along with hidden corners of Basel only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm.

You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time.

• Get the best intro to Basel through its highlights and hidden gems
• Learn about typical local products and connect with Basel's traditions
• Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city
• Make the most of your time with this 2-hour-hour walking experience
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers

Activity location

  • St. Alban Tor
    • 101 Sankt Alban-Vorstadt
    • 4052, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Alban Tor
    • 101 Sankt Alban-Vorstadt
    • 4052, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Check availability

120 min - English Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
Small group experience

Language options: English
Price details
£262.91 x 1 Adult£262.91
Total
Price is £262.91

120 min - German Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German

Duration: 2 hours
Small group experience

Language options: German
Price details
£262.91 x 1 Adult£262.91
Total
Price is £262.91

120 min - Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
Exclusively for you: Multiple language options available

Price details
£310.20 x 1 Adult£310.20
Total
Price is £310.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable local host
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised recommendations
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is hosted by an independent Local.
  • You will be part of a small group of up to 8 travellers.
  • The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace.
  • Stops may vary depending on weather conditions.
  • Entry tickets for public transport, museums and monuments are not included.
  • Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Basel Minster (Pass by)

Admire Basel’s striking red sandstone cathedral, offering city views and a rich mix of Romanesque and Gothic design.

Basel's Old Town (Pass by)

See the vibrant red façade and frescoes of this historic building, still the seat of Basel’s government.

Tinguely Fountain (Pass by)

Watch whimsical mechanical sculptures splash and spin in this playful fountain by artist Jean Tinguely.

Spalen Gate (Pass by)

Pass through this well-preserved medieval city gate, once part of Basel’s old fortifications.

Lackerli Huus (Pass by)

Sample Basel’s famous spiced biscuits—sweet, chewy, and deeply rooted in local tradition.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Alban Tor
    • 101 Sankt Alban-Vorstadt
    • 4052, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    St. Alban Tor
    • 101 Sankt Alban-Vorstadt
    • 4052, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

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