About This Tour

This extended version of our Basel walking tour adds a delicious stop at a local confiserie for a pastry tasting, giving you a taste of the region alongside its history. You’ll follow the same route through Basel’s Old Town before pausing at Gilgen Confiserie to sample traditional treats. It’s a great option for travelers who want a bit more time and flavor built into their city walk. The tour runs with departures available from both Zurich and Basel.

Itinerary

• Entrance of the Old Town (10 min)
  Gateway into Basel’s historic center.
• Bischofshof (10 min)
  The former bishop’s residence courtyard.
• Basel Cathedral (exterior only) (15 min)
  The iconic red sandstone Münster overlooking the Rhine.
• Freie Strasse (10 min)
  Basel’s main pedestrian and shopping street.
• Rathaus (courtyard only) (10 min)
  The vividly painted town hall courtyard.
• Gilgen Confiserie (25 min)
  Local pastry tasting stop.
• Spalenberg (15 min)
  A charming, boutique-lined historic street.
• Barfüsserplatz (25 min)
  A lively central square marking the end of the route.

(Total: 120 min / 2h — includes walking and tasting time)