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Imagine exploring a city at your own pace, seeing the sights, discovering secrets usually only known to locals, while getting...
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Imagine exploring a city at your own pace, seeing the sights, discovering secrets usually only known to locals, while getting some exercise in. Basel Running Tours has designed a selection of accompanied tours to jog guests around the city, explaining the landmarks, the history and things to do. The guide runs at your speed with stops every five minutes at key points of interest. Contact us to find out what tours are available during your stay.
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Ranked #1 of 54 Attractions in Basel
24 reviews
Attraction type Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Tours
Distance 1.0 miles from city centre
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- "Great way to see Basel" 27 May 2012
- "A must - for everyone!" 22 May 2012
- "From 0 to intimate knowledge..." 15 May 2012
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Ranked #2 of 54 Attractions in Basel
80 reviews
Attraction type Zoos
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Fun for all" 24 Apr 2012
- "Super Zoo" 13 Apr 2012
- "Amazing vivarium with lots o..." 8 Apr 2012
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Ranked #3 of 54 Attractions in Basel
61 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "impressive" 19 May 2012
- "A well-preserved church with..." 19 Apr 2012
- "Munster Cathedral" 18 Apr 2012
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Ranked #4 of 54 Attractions in Basel
60 reviews
Take the tram #2 or 15 to Wettsteinpl. and bus #31 or 36 to "Museum Tinguely." The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-7pm. Admission is 10 Francs for adults and 7 Francs for... more »
Attraction type Art Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance 1.4 miles from city centre
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- "Interesting building and exp..." 28 May 2012
- "OK if you like "found art" k..." 8 May 2012
- "Fun to watch!" 11 Apr 2012
Ranked #5 of 54 Attractions in Basel
31 reviews
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.1 miles from city centre
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- "Renoir Exhibit" 13 May 2012
- "Get a museum pass... Way ove..." 11 May 2012
- "Fabulous museum with an exte..." 8 May 2012
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Ranked #6 of 54 Attractions in Basel
18 reviews
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Special interest museum features a historic variety of play objects including dolls, dollhouses, Teddy bears, carrousels and...
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Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "Very very interesting! Espec..." 3 May 2012
- "Makes you feel like 5 year o..." 25 Apr 2012
- "Loved the doll houses!" 18 Apr 2012
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Ranked #7 of 54 Attractions in Basel
11 reviews
Attraction type Gardens
Distance 2.2 miles from city centre
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- "A large open place for the f..." 8 Mar 2012
- "Peace and colors" 25 Feb 2012
- "Great park, it will keep the..." 11 Nov 2011
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Ranked #8 of 54 Attractions in Basel
10 reviews
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- "Artist's playground" 19 Oct 2011
- "Kann man stundenlang zuschau..." 10 May 2012
- "Eines der Wahrzeichen von Ba..." 30 Apr 2012
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Ranked #9 of 54 Attractions in Basel
9 reviews
Distance 0.4 miles from city centre
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- "Beautiful, a must when visi..." 11 May 2012
- "Rathaus or Town Hall" 26 Apr 2012
- "A magnificent red show piece" 19 Oct 2011
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Ranked #10 of 54 Attractions in Basel
9 reviews
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "Top notch exhibits especiall..." 8 May 2012
- "Museum" 19 Jan 2012
- "Top for local history" 15 Jan 2012
Ranked #11 of 54 Attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.3 miles from city centre
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- "Strange but true" 14 Feb 2012
- "Hidden Gem in Basel" 29 Jan 2012
- "Super Museum über die Apothe..." 29 Dec 2011
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Ranked #12 of 54 Attractions in Basel
22 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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- "nice shopping" 18 May 2012
- "Just boring" 3 May 2012
- "Fell in love with Basel" 11 Apr 2012
Ranked #13 of 54 Attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type Fountains
Distance 0.3 miles from city centre
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- "Old town" 19 Jan 2012
- "wunderbarer brunnen" 24 May 2012
- "Auf dem Weg eine Sehenswürdi..." 1 May 2012
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Ranked #14 of 54 Attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Wonderful compilation of his..." 1 Apr 2012
- "Best museum ever..." 30 Mar 2012
- "A Gem" 5 Jan 2012
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Ranked #15 of 54 Attractions in Basel
6 reviews
Houses one of Europe's largest collections on European and non-European cultural life.
Attraction type Science Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance 0.5 miles from city centre
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- "Interesting and unsual" 22 May 2012
- "Disappointing" 17 May 2012
- "Modern architecture within m..." 5 Jan 2012
Ranked #16 of 54 Attractions in Basel
6 reviews
Attraction type Museums
Distance 1.1 miles from city centre
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- "Very experiential. Great fo..." 16 May 2012
- "Really great if you're into..." 23 Feb 2012
- "Fun museum, hands-on, educat..." 15 Nov 2011
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Ranked #17 of 54 Attractions in Basel
4 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 1.6 miles from city centre
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- "Solitude park" 15 Feb 2012
- "schöner park" 24 May 2012
- "Kunst, Industrie und Rhein" 23 Dec 2011
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Ranked #18 of 54 Attractions in Basel
8 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.7 miles from city centre
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- "Peaceful" 14 May 2012
- "Lovely" 10 Jan 2012
- "tolle idee - gutes ambiente" 21 Feb 2012
Ranked #19 of 54 Attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.4 miles from city centre
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- "Educational and Interesting" 9 Nov 2011
- "Toten Tanz (Dance of Death)" 12 Dec 2008
- "Sehr interessant, wissenscha..." 31 Dec 2010
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Ranked #20 of 54 Attractions in Basel
6 reviews
Attraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance 2.2 miles from city centre
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- "World curling" 25 Apr 2012
- "St. Jakob Park is a must-go..." 30 Mar 2012
- "Regular Stadium" 27 Mar 2012
Ranked #21 of 54 Attractions in Basel
2 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.4 miles from city centre
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- "Beautiful Synagogue" 21 Apr 2012
- "Synagoge" 19 Jan 2012
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Ranked #22 of 54 Attractions in Basel
12 reviews
Around 1200, a second outer fortification of the town was built.
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.1 miles from city centre
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- "Beautiful piece of history" 13 May 2012
- "A bit far from Basel central..." 2 Apr 2012
- "Renaissance gate to the city" 18 Mar 2012
Ranked #23 of 54 Attractions in Basel
4 reviews
Attraction type Other
Distance 1.1 miles from city centre
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- "Alternative place" 5 Jan 2012
- "Wie lange noch eine kreative..." 3 Feb 2012
- "Kultgebiet in Basel" 16 Nov 2011
Ranked #24 of 54 Attractions in Basel
Attraction type History Museums
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Ranked #25 of 54 Attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.5 miles from city centre
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- "Jail House Blues" 12 Dec 2008
- "入場無料の日に！" 3 Feb 2011
- "spannende, alte Instrumente" 9 Jan 2011
Ranked #26 of 54 Attractions in Basel
1 review
Attraction type Science Museums
Distance 0.5 miles from city centre
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- "Sehr schön und spannend" 10 Jul 2011
Ranked #27 of 54 Attractions in Basel
2 reviews
Distance 0.2 miles from city centre
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- "Nettes Museum mit interessan..." 13 Apr 2012
- "Comic & Cartoon - ein kleine..." 9 Jan 2011
Ranked #28 of 54 Attractions in Basel
5 reviews
Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.7 miles from city centre
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- "Nice place to spend evening..." 31 Oct 2011
- "What a let down....." 3 Sep 2011
- "Immer im Sommer hoch über de..." 16 Nov 2011
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Ranked #29 of 54 Attractions in Basel
1 review
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "INDIGO Fitness Club Basel" 4 Dec 2010
Ranked #30 of 54 Attractions in Basel
1 review
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.1 miles from city centre
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- "A real gem off the tourist t..." 5 Mar 2012
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