€71.5 hours
Basel: a self-guided walking tour of the old town, from the Spalentor to the Rhine, with audio, quizzes & free eSIM
Filippo Anzivino- Audio
- Quizzes
- Multiplayer
- Free eSIM
Basel, made for wandering
Explore Basel on foot through 1 self-guided tour and 9 local places. Start when you want, pause when you need, and take the city at your own pace.
Walk your way
Basel, one story at a time
Choose a self-guided audio tour and explore Basel at your own pace.
Filippo AnzivinoPlaces worth knowing
Landmarks and hidden corners in Basel
Find Basel’s landmarks on the map, then open the stories behind them.
Augustiner Brunnen
A historic heraldic beast watches over the ceremonial climb from the Rhine to the Minster, having survived centuries of change and a modern-day encounter with a delivery truck.…
Barfüsserplatz
From a sanctuary for barefoot friars to an impromptu mountain of salt, the history of Basel's liveliest intersection is layered directly beneath its modern tram tracks. Locally…
Basel Cathedral
Situated on the Münsterhügel Cathedral Hill overlooking the Rhine River, Basel Cathedral stands as the historic heart of Basel's Old Town. Built from distinctive red Vosges…
Fischmarkt-Brunnen
Discover the ornate detailing of the historic Fischmarkt-Brunnen right in the heart of the old town's Fischmarkt square. Switzerland's most ornate late-Gothic fountain was built…
Käppelijoch
Observe the historic memorial of Käppelijoch positioned near the bustling span of the Mittlere Brücke. This tiny bridge chapel once served as both a territorial border and a site…
Marktplatz & the Rathaus: the bright-red town hall
Standing bold in vermilion red sandstone, Basel's Rathaus, or Town Hall, anchors the Marktplatz as the political and visual center of the city. Built to celebrate a new national…
Martinskirche
Overlooking Martinskirchplatz, the traditional stone facade and steeple of this historic church are a defining feature of the city. Recognized as Basel's oldest parish church,…
Spalentor
For centuries, travelers and traders arriving from Alsace had to pass beneath the 40.3-meter central tower and heavy oak portcullises of the Spalentor to enter Basel. It stands…
Tinguely Fountain: dancing machines of scrap metal
Watch a mechanical performance taking place exactly where actors once stood on the city's historic stage. The Fasnachtsbrunnen, commonly known as the Tinguely Fountain, is a…
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People also ask about Basel
Are Ciceru’s Basel tours self-guided?
Yes. Every Basel tour is self-guided audio: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace, with no group and no fixed departure time.
How much does a Basel tour cost?
Tours start from €7. You pay once per tour, with no subscription and no hidden fees.
How long is a typical Basel tour?
Most tours take between one and three hours. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Ciceru tours run directly in your mobile browser. Open the link and start walking.
Can I take a Basel tour without a guide or group?
Absolutely. That is the whole idea: just you, your phone, and the city, on your own schedule.
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