Zünftiges Basel – Stadtrundgang zu Zünfte, Macht & Handwerk

Description

Join this guided city walk through Basel to discover the history of its guilds: their power, rules, conflicts, and influence that persists today. The tour starts at the Historical Museum near Barfüsserplatz and leads through the old town, highlighting Basel's rich tradition of guilds, which once regulated trades, quality, and social order, and later became political power centers. The walk offers insights into Basel's transformation from a bishop's seat to a self-governing city republic, emphasizing the enduring marks left by craftsmen and merchants on the city's landscape.

Highlights

Discover Basel's guild history; walk through the old town; learn about the political influence of craftsmen and merchants; explore the city's medieval heritage.

General Information

Held at Barfüsserplatz, Basel, Switzerland. Duration approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Price CHF 20 per person. Meeting point at Barfüsserplatz, in front of Barfüsserkirche. Tour available in German, with English and French on request.

Location

Barfüsserkirche, Barfüsserplatz 7, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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