The Canton of Basel-Stadt levies a guest tax (visitor’s tax) with a short stay of up to 30 days, on its guests. All guests who pay the guest tax receive the BaselCard. With the BaselCard you can travel free of charge on public transport in the city of Basel and the surrounding area (zones 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15) and benefit from attractive cultural and leisure activities. Children up to the age of 12 receive the BaselCard free of charge.