About your guide
My name is Gil and I have been living in Basel's area for over 7 years. For the past 5 years I have had the privilege to show this beautiful part of the world to many travelers from all across the globe. I am absolutely fascinated with Switzerland's unique history and character and showing people why is what I love the most about my work. I look forward to inviting you to a stimulating, informative and fun experience in Basel and the three-country region!
Let's experience Basel together
I am delighted to invite you to a variety of personally curated tours. Whether you come as a couple, a family or a bigger group, we will make sure your tour suits you and your needs best.
Old Town Historical Tour
If this is your first time in Basel, this is where I recommend you to start. As the Swiss capital for art and culture, a pharmaceutical empire, home to the biggest carnival in Switzerland and a history dating all the way back the Celts and ancient Rome, Basel will provide us a lot to talk about. I will take you through the little streets and avenues of the Old Town including some of its hidden corners
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Ideal for: Families with children above 12 years
Bicycle and E-bike Tours
There is no better way to get to know a place than on a bike. By upgrading our pace from walking to pedaling, we will be able to see much more. This tour is the perfect combination of all the urban highlights and landmarks Basel has to offer together with its stunning promenade and even an environmental rehabilitation project on an artificial island on the Rhine. I am thrilled invite you to come and see why Basel is one of the most bike friendly cities in the world!
Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Ideal for: Families with children above 12 years
Culinary Tours
Basel is full of unique flavors, let's taste it together! We will make sure to try out the most iconic Swiss delicacies such as Roesti, Wurst and Swiss cheese as well as other flavors representing Basel as the most international city in the country of Cheese and chocolate.
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
Ideal for: everyone
Important to know: The tour does not exist in a Kosher version. Please let me know in advance in case of any other dietary requirements
Jewish Heritage Tour
In one of his diaries, Benjamin Theodor Herzl wrote: "In Basel I founded the Jewish state". As the home for the first Zionist congress, Basel played a major role in the formation of Zionism as a political movement. In this tour, we will briefly cover the general history of Basel to understand the three Jewish communities it has been home to, over the years. We will get to see the very balcony on which Herzl stood reflectively with the Rhein River in the background, and even have an opportunity to visit the Stadt Casino - the very concert hall where Herzl had presented the Zionist dream for the very first time in 1897.
Duration: 2-2.5
Ideal for: Families with children above 12 years
Important to know: Visiting the Stadt Casino requires an adequate notice in advance for coordination purposes.
Clients' Testimonials from around the World
Let my clients tell you how they found their experience with me
Steve, Florida
Gil was awesome, very informative and personable. Took us to some outstanding places to try some local cuisine. We tried dishes from not just Switzerland but Germany, France and Israel. Top praises for Gil Highly recommend him!
Peter, London
We had a wonderful afternoon tour with Gil. He provided a great mix of culture and history while introducing us to the personality of this beautiful city. We were able to see all of the highlights including a stop for some delicious Swiss chocolate. We highly recommend Gil when visiting Basel!
Cynthia, new york
We learned so much about Swiss history and culture as well as European history. The mixture of valuable Jewish history mixed in, was incredibly interesting as well. We learned more in 2 hours than we did in school for years. I highly recommend Gil for his knowledge, his friendliness and his ability to communicate history across language barriers.
Let's start planning your visit to Basel
Are you visiting Basel and the three-country region? Let me know what interest you and let's plan the perfect and most accurately tailored experience for you and your group
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