Exploring Discover Basel The best way to explore Basel’s Old Town is on foot, as the many places of interest are close to one another. Five different circular walking tours allow you to discover the hidden nooks and crannies of the Old Town and its history. Erasmus of Rotterdam (ca. 1466 – 1536) A prominent humanist, lived and worked in Basel from 1514 to 1516, 1521 to 1529 and from 1535 The tours take you to the big museums and across the most beautiful squares. Along the way, you will get to enjoy fascinating views from Basel’s hills, as well as interesting insights into the city’s history. Paracelsus (actual name Theophrastus von Hohenheim; 1493 – 1541) Basel city doctor from 1527 to 1528, prominent tutor of natural remedies and therapist All of the circular tours start and finish on the Marktplatz (corner of Freie Strasse). Every route bears the name of a famous son of Basel and is marked with its own colour and number. Choose one of the five tours and follow the signposts through the city. Paracelsus tour Waymarks: grey Walking time: approx. 60 minutes Lots of steps and steep sections Jacob Burckhardt (1818 – 1897) Professor in Basel, cultural historian and art scholar Burckhardt tour Waymarks: blue Walking time: approx. 45 minutes Uphill sections and a few steps Platter tour Waymarks: yellow Walking time: approx. 45 minutes A few uphill sections and steps The free “Basel City Guide” app Download now for iOS and Android: basel.com Erasmus tour Waymarks: orange Walking time: approx. 30 minutes Some uphill sections Next highlight: Holbein, Picasso, van Gogh, Monet, Klee and Warhol. Thomas Platter (1499 – 1582) Humanist scholar wnload Tip: do e the fre e uid audio g urs to e for th 5 walking tours The tours Hans Holbein the Younger (around 1497 – 1543) Lived in Basel from 1515 to 1526 and 1528 to 1532, master of portraits in his time. 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