Basel can look back on more than 2000 years of history. A history that is still very much present today – surviving as it does in all the nooks and crannies of the city and forming an exciting contrast to the modern face of Basel. During a tour of Basel, you will notice that although its somewhat unusual combination of new and old certainly creates plenty of contrasts, the overall cityscape is nevertheless harmonious to the eye. This is the very thing that makes the city so special: the architectural highlights of the present, which stand out from the well-preserved Old Town.

Some of Basel’s must-see places of interest include the Basel Cathedral (Münster), built 800 years ago in the Romantic and Gothic styles; the Pfalz viewing terrace behind the Cathedral, with its unique views of the Mittlere Brücke and Kleinbasel on the other side of the Rhine; the Town Hall by the marcet place (Marktplatz), home to the Basel government and parliament and the Spalenberg  with many small stores.

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Overall, the walking city tour of Basel provides a comprehensive and engaging way to experience the best of what this cultural hub has to offer.