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Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

91 Reviews 3.63 out of 5 stars Based on 91 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Basel, Switzerland
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Hop aboard and discover Basel in 2 hours! The city of Basel is full of interesting tourist attractions. With its rich, multifaceted history and unique tri-national location, Basel is a city of international reputation and prestige. Its architecture, high art, the famous carnival, and international trade fairs are renowned worldwide and attract countless visitors and tourists. Have fun exploring this inspiring city. Start the 2-hour tour from city center at Tinguely Fontain.

What's Included

  • Vouchers for stores in Basel
  • Gratuities
  • App for your smartphone Android or Apple
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    Steinenberg 4
    4051 Basel, Switzerland

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    Basel

    + Historical places with stories about Christoph Merian, Sheik Ibrahim, BIZ, Baumgartner, Zoo, Synagogue, Anne Frank, Bernoulli, Paracelsus, Hermann Hesse, C.G. Jung, Theodor Herzl, Johann Peter Hebel, Wolfgang Goethe, Herzog & De Meuron, Novartis, Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, Jean-Tinguely, Thomy, Felix Sarasin, Lenin, Wettstein, Basilisk + Tinguely fountain, Spalenberg, Spalentor, architecture, market place, town hall, St. Johannstor, Novartis campus, Dreiländereck, Stücki shopping, musical theatre, barracks / tattoo Basel, fair, Roche tower, Tinguely museum, city wall, paper mill museum, art museum, Basel cathedral, Elisabethenkirche
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour?

    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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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    Activity code: C-38087P3

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    3.63
    91 reviews

    Average 3.63 out of 5 stars based on 91 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Vouchers for stores in Basel
    • Gratuities
    • App for your smartphone Android or Apple
    • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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