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Sunday Vintage Tram Tour in Basel
1 h
About this activity
Go on a real Sunday pleasure onboard of a vintage tram! Trams have long been an important element of Basel life. This trip on a vintage tram will provide a window on the past: giving you a feeling of what it was like to travel around the city a hundred years ago. You can look forward to a tour in which you will hear authentic sounds of yesteryear: as you rumble along in the old tram, our guide's enlightening commentary will help evoke times past. Besides that, the trip will enable you to see the city from a different perspective.
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Included
- Professional guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Commentaries are bilingual (English and German)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Cultural
75%
Tourism
70%
Original
15%
Reviews
A bit noisy, uncomfortable seats, and very uncomfortable headphones but a ball nonetheless. It was clear as our driver and guide took us around the city that many people had not seen the vintage tram before with many people stopping to watch the tram and point it out to others. The information was very helpful and because you're on a tram you can cover a lot more ground than during a walking tour--but you do lose a lot of the detail because of the distance being travelled and the speed at which you have to keep moving. However, a good overall view of old-town Basel and a good starting point for our explorations of the city over the following few days. When we had completed the tram ride I had several people come up and ask me where they could sign-up and I had to explain that the rides are only offered twice a week on Sunday morning and midday. But if you're in Basel on a Sunday and have the time, it is a very worthwhile investment of your time. Have Fun.
Great historical perspective of Basel. Experience on vintage tram in operation was also very fun and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Basel for the first time.