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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......
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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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#1 of 52 attractions in Basel
24 reviews
Attraction type Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Tours
Distance 1.6 km from city centre
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- "A must - for everyone!" 22 May 2012
- "From 0 to intimate knowledge of the city in an..." 15 May 2012
- "Excellent Way to See Basel" 4 May 2012
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#2 of 52 attractions in Basel
77 reviews
Attraction type Zoos
Distance 1.2 km from city centre
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- "Fun for all" 24 Apr 2012
- "Super Zoo" 13 Apr 2012
- "Amazing vivarium with lots of beautiful fishes..." 8 Apr 2012
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#3 of 52 attractions in Basel
59 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 2.3 km from city centre
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- "OK if you like "found art" kinetic sculpture" 8 May 2012
- "Fun to watch!" 11 Apr 2012
- "Wonderful!" 10 Apr 2012
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#4 of 52 attractions in Basel
61 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance 0.9 km from city centre
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- "impressive" 19 May 2012
- "A well-preserved church with beautiful..." 19 Apr 2012
- "Munster Cathedral" 18 Apr 2012
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#5 of 52 attractions in Basel
31 reviews
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.2 km from city centre
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- "Renoir Exhibit" 13 May 2012
- "Get a museum pass... Way overpriced!" 11 May 2012
- "Fabulous museum with an extensive collection" 8 May 2012
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#6 of 52 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 miniatures from all over......
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Special interest museum features a historic variety of play objects including dolls, dollhouses, Teddy bears, carrousels and miniatures from all over the world.
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Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.9 km from city centre
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- "Very very interesting! Especially for children" 3 May 2012
- "Makes you feel like 5 year old all over again" 25 Apr 2012
- "Loved the doll houses!" 18 Apr 2012
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#7 of 52 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 0.8 km from city centre
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- "Interesting and unsual" 22 May 2012
- "Disappointing" 17 May 2012
- "Modern architecture within medieval heart of Basel" 5 Jan 2012
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#8 of 52 attractions in Basel
9 reviews
Distance 0.6 km from city centre
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- "Beautiful, a must when visiting" 11 May 2012
- "Rathaus or Town Hall" 26 Apr 2012
- "A magnificent red show piece" 19 Oct 2011
#9 of 52 attractions in Basel
10 reviews
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- "Artist's playground" 19 Oct 2011
- "Kann man stundenlang zuschauen" 10 May 2012
- "Eines der Wahrzeichen von Basel" 30 Apr 2012
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#10 of 52 attractions in Basel
11 reviews
Attraction type Gardens
Distance 3.6 km from city centre
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- "A large open place for the family" 8 Mar 2012
- "Peace and colors" 25 Feb 2012
- "Great park, it will keep the kids interested" 11 Nov 2011
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#11 of 52 attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.5 km from city centre
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- "Strange but true" 14 Feb 2012
- "Hidden Gem in Basel" 29 Jan 2012
- "Super Museum über die Apotheken Geschichte" 29 Dec 2011
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#12 of 52 attractions in Basel
8 reviews
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 0.9 km from city centre
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- "Top notch exhibits especially the curiosity..." 8 May 2012
- "Museum" 19 Jan 2012
- "Top for local history" 15 Jan 2012
#13 of 52 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
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#14 of 52 attractions in Basel
4 reviews
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 1.2 km from city centre
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- "Best Steak & Wine place" 24 May 2012
- "Wonderful compilation of historical artifacts..." 1 Apr 2012
- "Best museum ever..." 30 Mar 2012
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#15 of 52 attractions in Basel
6 reviews
Attraction type Museums
Distance 1.8 km from city centre
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- "Very experiential. Great for kids" 16 May 2012
- "Really great if you're into thus sort of thing." 23 Feb 2012
- "Fun museum, hands-on, educational -- Great for..." 15 Nov 2011
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#16 of 52 attractions in Basel
3 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.6 km from city centre
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- "Educational and Interesting" 9 Nov 2011
- "Toten Tanz (Dance of Death)" 12 Dec 2008
- "Sehr interessant, wissenschaftliche Alternative..." 31 Dec 2010
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#17 of 52 attractions in Basel
4 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 2.6 km 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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#18 of 52 attractions in Basel
8 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.1 km from city centre
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- "Peaceful" 14 May 2012
- "Lovely" 10 Jan 2012
- "tolle idee - gutes ambiente" 21 Feb 2012
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#19 of 52 attractions in Basel
5 reviews
Attraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance 3.5 km from city centre
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- "World curling" 25 Apr 2012
- "St. Jakob Park is a must-go for the traveling..." 30 Mar 2012
- "Regular Stadium" 27 Mar 2012
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#20 of 52 attractions in Basel
2 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.6 km from city centre
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- "Beautiful Synagogue" 21 Apr 2012
- "Synagoge" 19 Jan 2012
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