Explore Basel's Old Town on a guided walking tour that emphasizes responsible shopping. Discover eight unique stops, each highlighting fair-trade, upcycled textiles, and ethically made goods that promote sustainability and social inclusion. Use the interactive Actionbound app, complete with quizzes and challenges, to learn how your shopping choices can help the environment and align with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. This engaging experience is perfect for eco-conscious shoppers looking to make a positive impact.
- Guided walking tour through Basel's historic Old Town
- Visit eight shops showcasing sustainable and ethical products
- Engage with quizzes and challenges via the Actionbound app
- Limited to 12 participants; arrive 10 minutes early to secure your spot
Please tip your guides. Please download the Actionbound app before you arrive. This tour is NOT ending where it begins, so be mindful of where you park your bike.
What's included
Actionbound App is free.
What to expect
40m
The famous quaint but elegant shopping street in Old Town Basel. Participants will discover the fair trade, and sustainable textiles and upcycling stores in Old Town. Every store provides a chance for tour participants to learn about smarter shopping choices for fashion. This is a pedestrian Zone and therefore relaxing.
20m
Rümelinsplatz is one of the most charming squares in the center of Basel. This is a pedestrian zone and stores can be explored in a relaxed and leisurely way.
Marktplatz
15m
A jewel of Basel tourism, Marktplatz impresses with its midieval buildings mixed with the glamour of premium department stores, elegant chocolate cafés and some of the best secondhand options in Basel.
Changemaker Basel
10m
Our tour ends at the lovely, sustainable shop Changemaker in Marktplatz. For Changemaker, every product has a story and empowers the people behind its production.
Your purchase enables fair wages, security and future prospects: locally and globally. Just steps away you will find the middle bridge and breathtaking views of the Rhine River.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet outside the store Rrrevolve at the top of Spalenberg hill.
End point
At Marktplatz.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
