Guided Tours in Basel 2015 by Basel Tourism

Guided Tours in Basel. Programme 2015.

Experience Basel. A dedicated team of guides is looking forward to your visit. Why not go on one of the walking tours organised by Basel Tourism: our expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both seriously and lightheartedly – about the past and the present. The wide and exciting range of tours presented on the next few pages is bound to inspire you! The first part of the brochure contains our public tours, while in the second part you'll find a varied range of tours for groups which would prefer to have their own city guide.

Reservations and tickets. Basel Tourism Phone +41 (0)61 268 68 68, Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 70 info@basel.com, www.basel.com Tourist & Hotel Information In the Stadt-Casino at Barfüsserplatz, Steinenberg 14, CH-4010 Basel Monday to Friday 9 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm Sunday and public holidays 10 am – 3 pm Tourist & Hotel Information Swiss Railway Station SBB, CH-4010 Basel Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm Sunday and public holidays 9 am – 3 pm

Bookings for groups. The team from Basel Tourism Guided Tours will be pleased to advise you individually and put together a personalised tour for you. All public tours can also be booked individually for groups. Basel Tourism Guided Tours Aeschenvorstadt 36, CH-4010 Basel Phone +41 (0)61 268 68 32, Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 75 guidedtours@basel.com, www.basel.com/guidedtours

Contents. Public guided tours. 5

The classic tours

Guided tours for groups. 11

Themed city tours

Historic buildings

Our tours at a glance

Prices and General Terms and Conditions

Public Guided Tours. Our public tours show you what's special about Basel. Basel Tourism offers a diverse and intriguing range of walking tours on a variety of themes. Come along and discover Basel's historic city centre, the magnificent City Hall overlooking the Marktplatz, the Roman city of Augusta Raurica or the Novartis Campus. On Sundays you can relax while touring the city on board a vintage tram. If you enjoy solving riddles, then the City Treasure Hunt is for you. If you prefer to discover the city at your own speed, we offer an app or an iGuide allowing you to choose from five walking tours of the old city. We look forward to wel足 com足ing you on our tours. www.basel.com/guidedtours

The classic tours

Tour of the Old Town. Where history comes alive. If you are visiting Basel for the first time, this traditional tour should definitely be on your itinerary. Even if you already know the city, there's always more to discover. During two hours, you will follow the traces of a moving past – from the Tinguely fountain over Cathedral Hill to the City Hall and through the winding alleyways of the well-preserved Old Town. Dates: daily (except Sundays) from May to October, every Saturday from November to April Time: 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm Meeting point: at the Tourist & Hotel Information in the StadtCasino at Barfüsserplatz Tour ending point: in the Old Town of Basel at Spalenberg Languages: in German and English from Monday to Friday; in German, English and French on Saturdays. Commentaries during the walking tours are in two languages. Prices: adults CHF 18 / children up to 16 years CHF 9 Tickets: available from the tourist information offices of Basel Tourism

Discovery trip in a vintage tram. A real Sunday pleasure. Make yourself comfortable and discover Basel from a different angle for a change. A trip in a vintage tram from the 1920s gives you an entirely different perspective of the city. Discover the fascinating history, from both ancient and modern times, and enjoy the ride! Dates: every Sunday (except on 27 September 2015 during the IWB Basel Marathon) Time: 10.30 am to 11.30 am and 11.45 am to 12.45 pm Meeting and ending point: tram stop “Bahnhof SBB” in front of Hotel Euler Languages: German and English (commentaries are in both languages) Prices: adults CHF 25 / children up to 16 years CHF 12.50 Tickets: for both trips we recommend reserving with Basel Tourism. Summer special: enjoy a ride in the open-top summer car from 28 June to 6 September 2015.

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Basel for newcomers. Getting to know the city. Newcomers to the Basel region will be offered tours of the city featuring useful tips on everyday life in Basel. Information will be provided on shopping, cultural facilities and leisure pro grammes, as well as introductions to essential themes such as public transport, postal and health services. This offer is a joint project organised by the Department of Presidential Affairs of the Canton of Basel-Stadt and Basel Tourism. Dates: on Saturdays English: 14.02., 13.06., 19.09.2015 Spanish: 25.04., 29.08., 05.12.2015 German: 21.03., 27.06., 07.11.2015 Time: 10 am to 12.30 pm Meeting point: in front of the Tourist & Hotel Information in the Swiss Railway Station SBB Tour ending point: City Hall Languages: English, Spanish, German Price: CHF 5 Tickets and reservation: a reservation is required due to the minimum number of participants. Tickets are available from the tourist information offices of Basel Tourism.

City Treasure Hunt “Light”. The exciting treasure hunt through the streets of Basel for young and old. Solve riddles and answer questions of all sorts while discovering Basel – that's the City Treasure Hunt “Light”. You'll need a sense of direction, a bit of cunning and organisational skills. During the entertaining treasure hunt, you'll discover the city's hidden corners and all sorts of other nooks and crannies in a unique way. Dates: the City Treasure Hunt “Light” can be undertaken 365 days a year once the documentation has been collected. Collection point: at the tourist information offices of Basel Tourism Languages: German, English or French Prices: adults CHF 15 / children up to 12 years for free

The classic tours

Tour of the historic city centre with the App or iGuide. Audiovisual walking tours through Basel. Experience Basel's history with multimedia technology. You can choose between five walking tours with commentaries in German or English and illustrated with over 500 pictures. You can choose the stops on your tour according to your own wishes, and you can switch from one tour to the next. You'll discover different aspects and details that you would otherwise miss. Dates: you can set off on one of the five walking tours of the historic city centre any day of the year as soon as you've obtained your iGuide or downloaded the app. Collection point: either rent the iGuide at the tourist information offices of Basel Tourism or download the app at the Apple App Store or at Google Play (search for “itour Basel”). Languages: German, English Prices: iGuide rental: CHF 15 for 4 hours or CHF 22 for 24 hours. App “itour Basel” for iPhones: CHF 8 / for Android: CHF 4.40

Guided tours for groups. History and stories at first hand. Let Basel Tourism's walking tours amaze you. You'll discover lots of hidden corners, a fascinating past and a host of time-honoured traditions, plus some vibrant new districts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as you'd expect of a compact but world-class city. And you'll find that your guide speaks your language: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. No matter whether you choose a historic or a themed tour, Basel Tourism's wide range of city tours provides something for every taste and helps you to get to know Basel in an entertaining way. You can choose your own personal focuses, determine the time and select your tour from over 50 themes. Our 60 ISO-certified and professionally trained guides will take you on a truly special adventure 365 days a year.

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City tour Ă la carte. Do you know precisely what it is you want to see in Basel? We are happy to compile an individual tour for you. We will guide you through the narrow alleyways and secluded squares, past impressive buildings and lively and vivid city-scapes, experiencing what has shaped the city and given it its unique character. Duration: up to 2 hours Price: CHF 280

Basel in a nutshell. Would you like to get to know Basel in one hour? What are the essential things to see for newcomers to Basel? Which historic sites of interest or architectural highlights are featured? This tour offers a memorable overview of the history of Basel as well as comprehensive information on the city's sights. On this onehour walk, you discover picturesque sites and places of interest, the historic City Hall, the Cathedral, and of course the picturesque historic centre. Duration: 1 hour Price: CHF 230

Culinary Basel. City tour with aperitif, lunch or dinner in the art gallery hotel Der Teufelhof. Why not combine your city tour with a dinner, lunch or an aperitif at the hotel Der Teufelhof? Treat yourself and your guests to a truly special experience! Be entranced by this multifaceted hotel and cultural centre, a venue which cleverly combines historic and mo dern elements, cultural and culinary delights under a single roof. Duration city tour: up to 2 hours Price of walking tour: CHF 280 plus aperitif / meal at cost

City tour with a special cheese fondue aperitif at St. Alban-Tal. Who says cheese fondues can only be eaten in winter? The architecturally outstanding St. Alban Youth Hostel will grant almost every wish! Why not enjoy a mini-fondue at the idyllic setting of the terrace overlooking the St. Alban Teich canal after your city tour? A really special aperitif “on the go” which can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Duration city tour: up to 2 hours Price of walking tour: CHF 280 plus aperitif at cost

Themed city tours

Districts of Basel St. Alban-Tal – Basel's “little Venice”. Join us on a visit to the St. Alban quarter, an intensely romantic, quiet district shrouded in myth and mystery. With its millstream and riverside setting, traditional handicrafts and former industrial complexes interspersed with old timber-framed buildings and modern architecture, the mediaeval paper mill and Museum of Contemporary Arts, St. Alban is a fascinating mix of old and new. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

St. Johann – a district for the future. Hardly any place in Basel has been subject to so many changes in recent years as the St. Johann district. A place to live, study, research and work. Let this tour surprise you with the diversity of an area where innovation is writ large. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

Kleinbasel – bathing nuns and traditional craftsmen. The district on the right-hand bank of the Rhine is much more than just a “lesser Basel”. You will discover the exciting history of the foundation and development of this quarter from the 13th century to the industrialisation of the city. Discover more about the churches and monasteries in the Middle Ages, their inhabi tants, their daily lives and traditions. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

Segway City tour. Discover the most beautiful sights of the city by Segway – the combination of culture and innovative technology has never been so much fun! The tour of Basel's Old Town passes spectacular buildings from the 15th century and gives you an insight into more than 2,000 years of the city's history. To drive a Segway you will require a valid driving licence of category A1 (scooter) or category B (car). Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours Price: CHF 150 (price per person)

Basel by bicycle. Bicycles are an extremely popular mode of transport in Basel. What could be nicer than discovering the city by bike? We will take you on a journey of discovery of a special kind. We start at the Swiss Railway Station (SBB) and wind along the St. Alban-Tal on the Grossbasel (principal side) of the city. The tour takes us past all the city's most important sights, down Spalenvorstadt to the Steinenberg and from there back to where we started from. A tour to explore the city with the wind in your hair. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

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Basel for sports fans. Discover Basel and have a workout at the same time. Our tour for sports fans will get you right up to speed! Jogging through the city you see pretty streets, secluded squares and all of the most important sights. During brief stops you learn about the city's rich history and interesting facts from the past and the present. Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours Price: CHF 280

Augusta Raurica. Join us on our tour in the Roman city of Augusta Raurica and discover more about ancient health spas, porridge and 20-man latrines. Experience the daily life of the ancient Romans! We fill the imposing ruins with life and tell you the stories of how the Romans lived, ate, bathed and entertained themselves. We will also show you the remarkable silver treasure at the Roman museum. Duration: 2 hours Price: CHF 280 (entrance fee to the museum not included)

Art and modern architecture. Basel has never been afraid of treading new ground. This is reflected in the city's striking array of buildings designed by internationally renowned architects. Go on a tour to view these outstanding examples of modern architecture: works by Mario Botta, Renzo Piano, Richard Meier, Herzog & de Meuron and many more. Choose from themes such as “Major Buildings for the Future”, “Between the Old Town and Green Oases”, “Working and Living in Kleinbasel”, “Modern Architecture in St. Johann” or “Architectural Bus Tour”. Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours Price: CHF 280 Besides the modern buildings, the streets and squares of Basel are adorned with numerous works of art as well. Join us on our special “Art in the City” tour through what is almost an open air art gallery. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

Novartis Campus. With its first-class architecture and exquisite design, the St. Johann campus is being transformed into a modern workplace and the new home of the pharmaceutical group Novartis, to the benefit of the company itself, its employees and the city of Basel as a whole. On selected Saturdays you have the opportunity of visiting the campus with expert guidance around the facility by Novartis employees. The income generated from all tours is donated by Novartis to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Duration: 2 hours Price: CHF 400, students CHF 200

Themed city tours

Basel at Christmas. Discover Basel during Christmas time and learn about old and new Christmas customs and traditions. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the charm of Basel during Advent. In addition to decorative lighting, Christmas trees and angels, you will get to know a rich history and a wealth of Christmas traditions in the city on the Rhine. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

Carnival in Basel. Basel's famous carnival begins on the Monday following Ash Wednesday with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morgestraichâ&#x20AC;? lantern parade at 4 in the morning, when the city is plunged into darkness and the carnival cliques take control for the three-day event. On this tour you will discover everything there is to know about the Basler Fasnacht, from its origins to the present day. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: CHF 280

Historic buildings. Basel is history with a future. Find out all about one of the three most prominent historic landmarks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Cathedral, the City Hall or the Spalentor (mediaeval city gate) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and enjoy these tangible witnesses to Basel's past. Duration: 1 hour Price: CHF 230

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Cathedral. Discover Basel's glorious Cathedral, the most famous landmark of our city. Built on a hill overlooking the Rhine with red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers, no other building equals it as a city landmark. Discover the rich history and fabulous sculptures and artworks of this beautiful building.

City Hall. Basel's City Hall is a combination of fine architecture, art and politics from five centuries. This splendid building on the Marktplatz is still the seat of government of the Canton of Basel-Stadt. On our tour through the rooms of the cantonal parliament and Governing Council, we will inform you of the political history and current situation of the city and the Canton of Basel-Stadt.

Spalentor. Climb the steep stairs of the mediaeval Spalentor city gate and discover one of the city's most famous landmarks. The climb is well worth the effort and the views across the roof-tops of the Old Town are simply wonderful. A quick breather on each level gives you the opportunity to learn more about the city's defence works and the history of this splendid structure. By the way, the Spalentor has the highest open-air toilet in Basel.

Our tours at a glance. History to experience. Basel in a nutshell | City tour à la carte | City tour with aperitif, lunch or dinner in the art gallery hotel Der Teufelhof | City tour with a special cheese fondue aperitif at St. Alban-Tal | City tour with a visit to the Spalentor

For children, teenagers, families and schools. Basel for children | Basler Papiermühle | City tour for school classes | Roman City of Augusta Raurica | Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Seasons. Carnival in Basel | Basel at Christmas

The treasures of Basel: buildings and churches. Cathedral | City Hall | Spalentor | The Blue and White House

Museums. Basler Papiermühle | Fondation Beyeler | Kunstmuseum Basel | Roman City of Augusta Raurica | Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

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Ingenious Basel. Erasmus of Rotterdam | Leonhard Euler and the Bernoulli family

Districts of Basel. Kleinbasel – bathing nuns and traditional craftmen | St. AlbanTal – Basel's “little Venice” | St. Johann – a district for the future

Basel on wheels. Basel by bicycle | City tour by bus | Guide for a vintage tram tour | Segway city tour

Basel Tourism brings you to your destination. Excursions | Transfers

To see the complete programme, please visit www.basel.com/guidedtours

General Terms and Conditions. In the event of a late arrival, the maximum waiting time for guides is 30 minutes. The duration of the tour will be reduced accordingly. Cancellation costs: No-show Cancellation 0 – 2 days before the tour Cancellation 3 – 7 days before the tour Cancellation up to 8 days before the tour

100 % 100 % 50 % CHF 15

Where services of partner institutions have been confirmed, these institutions' own conditions shall apply. Any cancellation costs will be charged on directly and without any additional fee. The first alteration of a booking is free of charge. For any further alterations a fee of CHF 25 will be charged. You can pay for a tour in one of the following ways: cash (Swiss francs) on the tour, credit card (Visa, MasterCard) or invoice (CHF 25 extra). Basel Tourism reserves the right to invoice confirmed services in advance. All prices are in Swiss francs and include VAT at the standard rate.

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Prices and contact details. We will be delighted to advise you individually and put together a tailor-made walking tour for you. Basel Tourism Guided Tours Phone +41 (0)61 268 68 32, Fax +41 (0)61 268 68 75 guidedtours@basel.com, www.basel.com/guidedtours

Costs for a group of up to 20 participants City tour “Basel in a nutshell” (1 h)

CHF 230

City tours on various topics (1.5 – 2 h)

CHF 280

Augusta Raurica for school classes (1.5 – 2 h)

CHF 200

City tours for school classes (up to 1.5 h)

CHF 235

City tour by bus (up to 1.5 h)

CHF 280 bus rental not included

Segway City Tour (price per person) Guided tours of historic buildings and museums (1 h)

CHF 150 CHF 200 – 230 plus admission

Novartis Campus (2 h)

CHF 400

City tour “Messe Basel”

CHF 365

Excursions: 4 – 8 h Surcharges: Evening surcharge from 6 pm Night surcharge from 10 pm to 8 am Entrance fees Express surcharge for bookings made within less than 24 hours notice Surcharge on Sundays and bank holidays

CHF 400 – 600 CHF 50 CHF 70 not included CHF 50 none