Basel Christmas Tours: Discover Old and New Advent Customs

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Experience Basel during the Yuletide season and become educated on both ancient and contemporary Advent practices. Allow the unique aura radiated by the ‘city on the Rhine’ during Christmas to draw you in. Amidst merry lights, trees, and angels, the city boasts of unique tales - you’re assured to uncover some intriguing Christmas customs.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Basel Minster - Brief visit to the inside of the Cathedral and the cloister.
Pfalz - Enjoy the view over the city and the river Rhine from the beautiful terrace Pfalz.
Muensterplatz - Take a look at the beautifully decorated Münsterplatz with it’s Christmas Market.
Martinskirchplatz - Take a look at the oldest parish church of Basel.
Andreasplatz - Discover the former artisans district with it’s picturesque alleys.
Spalenberg - Take a look at the famous Christmas shop of Johann Wanner.
Barfüsserplatz - The tour ends where the second part of the Christmas Market is taking place, at Barfüsserplatz.

What's Included

Expert local guide
Historical insights and stories
Visits to landmark sites
Cultural immersion experiences
All entrance fees included
Complimentary map and itinerary
Convenient meeting location
Small group size for a personalized experience

Location

Münsterpl. 10

Münsterplatz

In front of the main portal of the Cathedral

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Jacqueline67my

Jan 12, 2024

Christmas market in beautiful old town - Wonderful Christmas market, the stalls are close together as you would expect at a cozy Christmas market. All are beautifully decorated, festive atmosphere. There are 3 of them. At Barfüserplatz and Münsterplatz, food and stalls, and then the Adventsgasse on the other side of the Rhine (10 minutes walk in between, through beautifully decorated streets and bridges) there you can eat and drink, everything your heart desires. Very nice atmosphere 🎄✨

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Kenl007

Dec 14, 2023

Don’t go. Industrial city with no charm - Don’t do it. A real let down as someone who has visited dozens of European Christmas markets over the years. I was expecting a lovely charming old Swiss town full of character and charm. It’s like Manchester on steroids. Very industrial and the markets aren’t markets, tiny very basic and not worth the cost. Seriously if it’s the magic and charm of Christmas you’re looking for then Basel isn’t the place. Won’t go again and definitely would not recommend given the dozens of other places you can go such as Prague Kraków etc

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256johannesm

Dec 2, 2023

We saw the awesome decorations for Christmas, in the town of Basel - The tour guide took us to various places in Basel town and we saw the awesome decorations for Christmas. We also saw the oldest parish church of Basel and the Christmas Market at Barfüsserplatz. We took lots of photos during this nice tour.

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