Basel, Switzerland

Basel Walking Tour & Festive Markets

A Swiss Cultural Capital at Christmas Discover Basel’s inviting cluster of medieval buildings and festive markets during a walking tour. Meet your guide and set off on foot for a tour of this fascinating city where three nations converge: Switzerland, France and Germany. Visit Marktplatz, or Market Square, surrounded by guild halls of late Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles. Admire the ornate spires of the Rathaus, or Town Hall, and stroll to the Münsterplatz, where the thin towers of the 13th-century Romanesque Cathedral overlook the wooden chalets of the festive market. Take time to browse the stalls, and perhaps sample a local delicacy, such as a freshly prepared röstis , a fried, grated potato patty served with a helping of apple sauce; a fragrant fondue; or a grittibänz —a delicious, sweetened brioche shaped like a gingerbread man. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.