- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr 30 min
- Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
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Free cancellation
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Overview
Discover "Edible Basel — Local.Bio.Saved" an engaging guided walking tour that starts at Basel’s revitalized Markthalle and visits a selection of organic, bio, and food-saving shops. Wander the picturesque Old City, cross the Rhine to Klein-Basel, meet local producers, and see how small businesses are transforming the food system. Using the Actionbound app, you’ll complete quizzes and challenges that reveal how everyday choices affect the environment and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Guided or self guided options; provide a route with 9 sustainability-focused food stops Interactive quizzes and challenges via the Actionbound app Intimate groups for the guided tour option — maximum 12 participants Rhine ferry crossing included (bring CHF 2 for the fare). Self-guided can be done with any size group. Tour finishes at a different location — please plan bike parking accordingly Conducted in English; on request also available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian
What's included
- Entrance to Markthalle
- Ferry fee of CHF 2.- is not included
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
15 min
Travellers will see the revived Markthalle in Basel and visit some of the organic or Bio restaurant stands or shops.
- 2
Theater Basel
10 min
We will visit the Oekoladen, hidden back in the theater building.
- 3
Tinguely Fountain
Passing by
We will pass by the delightful Tinguely Fountain, which is powered by low-level electricity.
- 4
Barfusserplatz
20 min
We will travel through the famous Barfusserplatz, on our way to Unternehmen Mitte.
- 5
Town Hall
5 min
As we travel through Marktplatz, you will see an impressive, central square in Basel. Looking to the right, you will see the imposing, red, medieval Town Hall. We are close to the river here and will move on to our next stop before the Ferry Ride.
- 6
Basler Fyynkoscht
10 min
A small store and cafe, this stop has aa delightful window with a view directly out on to the Rhine River. A priceless view, come back later in your visit for a coffee or tea.
- 7
Stop 7
15 minAdmission not included
We now go on a tour highlight, the Ferry that crosses the Rhine River. We won't tell you how this is powered, as it is one of the quiz questions on Actionbound.
- 8
Stop 8
15 min
Now we arrive at our last two stops: Basel Unverpackt: as store where you can purchase food items and pack it directly in your Tupperware, food jars or cloth bags. This eliminates packaging waste. We will also enter Lokal a store that purchases food and drinks from local producers and growers. Try the local ice cream.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point at Viaduktstrasse side, across from Tram 2 stop, down the street from SBB Bahnhof.
End point
The 30 bus stops at Erasmusplatz across the street and on the other side of the square from Lokal, the last stop on the tour and this takes you to the SBB Bahnhof (nearby to the starting point)
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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