Guided walking tour · Basel, Switzerland

Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems

A walk through Basel's highlights and hidden corners.

Rating on Viator: 4.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Duration: 2–3 hours
Guided in: English, Russian, Portuguese, ro, Spanish
Group: Private: your group only
Fitness level: Easy
Children: From age 5
Run by: Switzerland Viva Tours

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Where the tour goes

Basel

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

What to know before you book

Included

Local guide
Pick up at your accommodation if Private option is booked
Local traditional biscuit tasting (if available)
Walking Tour with a local

Not included

Entrance fees (to any particular attraction)

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Pushchairs welcome
Public transport nearby

How it compares in Basel

Reviews: 2 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.