Description
Join this captivating city tour that reveals how Basel repeatedly faced devastating fires and what impact these events had on its people, urban development, and firefighting history. From medieval fire magic to modern fireboats, experience close-up stories of fires, curiosities, and heroism. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, starting at the Theaterplatz in front of the Tinguely Fountain and ending at the Basel Fire Museum.
Highlights
Explore Basel's fiery past; learn about medieval fire magic and modern firefighting; discover curiosities and heroic stories; duration about 1.5 hours.
General Information
Held at Tinguely-Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, Basel, Switzerland. Meeting point is Theaterplatz, in front of the Tinguely Fountain. Price is CHF 20 per person. The tour is conducted in German, with English and French available on request. Duration approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
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October 2026
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