Scenic walking tour of the historical city of Basel with disguised guide

Participate in this informative scenic walking tour through Basel and meet jailbirds, butchers, and elegant ladies!Basel, around 1850. Traugott and Irma von der Mühll would never have imagined that two escapees from the Lohnhof prison would drop in on the day of their memorial celebration for Uncle Friedrich. Be bold and embark on a different kind of walk - with the jailbird and his accomplice - through a part of Basel that has quite a lot to tell. Find out why stags graze on the Stadtgraben, hear about bits of bacon during a church service, or where trousers and gingerbread are welcomed as a means of payment. Meet Rector Thurneysen who gives an address in Latin, the police, or eccentric Ms. Ochsenfuess.An amusing, entertaining and informative scenic walking tour that includes out-of-the-ordinary and human aspects of Basel.

Highlights

  • Explore Basel during an informative scenic walking tour
  • Travel back to the year 1850 and meet jailbirds, butchers, and elegant ladies
  • Discover out-of-the-ordinary and human aspects of the city
  • Find out why stags graze on the Stadtgraben and hear about bits of bacon during a church service
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Activity package

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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
an hour
Available in German

What's included

  • Guided walking tour

Where you'll meet

Meet your guide in historical costume in front of the Leonhardskirche.

Operated by

Basel Tourismus

Important information

* Infants (age 0-5) can participate for free * Please note that this tour ends at the historic Spalentor * This activity is only available in German * Photo rights: © Basel Tourismus

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