Guided walking tour · Basel, Switzerland

Basel Old Town Walking Tour

A walk through Basel's old town.

Rating on Viator: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hours – 2 hours
Guided in: English
Group size: Up to 25 people
Fitness level: Easy
Children: From age 5
Run by: Switzerland Viva Tours

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Where the tour goes

Mittlere Brucke15 min · entry included
Basel Minster30 min · entry included
Tinguely Fountain10 min · entry included
Barfusserplatz10 min · entry included
Basel's Old Town15 min · entry included

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

Walking Tour
Commentary in English
Local Guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Personal Expenses

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Pushchairs welcome
Public transport nearby

How it compares in Basel

Reviews: 5 of the other 5 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.3 km in about 31 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Basel

Basel is a cultured city on the Rhine, where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, with a red sandstone town hall, a medieval old town and world-class art museums.

Terrain. Steep up from the river.

Swimming. Rhine swimming is popular in summer.

Read the full Basel walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.