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Basel City Tour: The Essentials

Discover the heart of Basel in just 2 hours with our Basel City Tour: The Essentials! Explore iconic spots like the vibrant Marktplatz and stunning red Town Hall, stroll across the historic Mittlere Brücke with its breathtaking Rhine views, and wander the charming Augustinergasse. Visit the majestic Basel Minster and take in panoramic cityscapes from the Pfalz terrace. Experience the lively Bankverein Quarter, the playful Tinguely Fountain by the theater, and soak up the local buzz at Barfüsserplatz. This compact yet immersive tour is perfect for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to capture Basel’s rich history, culture, and unique atmosphere quickly and authentically. - 2-hour guided walking tour through Basel’s historic and cultural highlights - Expert local guide sharing insider stories and hidden gems - Visit to iconic landmarks including Basel Town Hall, Mittlere Brücke, and Basel Minster

Basel City Tour: The Essentials

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

See a side of Basel’s famous Swiss chocolate scene that you’d easily miss if you tried traversing the city on your own. Leave the tourist traps in the dust, get help finding the best spots for sweet-treat snacking in the city, and see a range of Basel’s most famous landmarks all with one simple booking on this tour. It’s private too, so you’re sure to have your guide’s full attention.

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

Get immersed in the rich history and culinary delights of Basel with this exclusive tasting tour that unveils the flavors that define Switzerland. Begin by exploring landmarks that have withstood the test of time. Then, delve deeper into the culture as you savor a variety of cheeses and learn about Swiss cheese production. Plus, indulge in delectable chocolates and traditional Swiss spice biscuits at local shops.

Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Basel can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but this private walking tour makes the city easy to explore. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, your local guide creates a personalized experience tailored to your interests. You’ll discover the exterior of Basel’s iconic monuments, including museums, while learning fascinating stories about the city’s history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can arrange a customized tour—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring a fully tailored itinerary. Explore hidden gems, gain insider knowledge, and see Basel from a local perspective, creating a deeper connection to the city that goes beyond a standard sightseeing experience.

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Basel Münster - river view

Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

From Basel : Day Trip to Lake Titisee, Ravenna Viaduct, St. Blasien

Fresh pine air, Black Forest cherry cake and a touch of lived tradition. Just a short drive from Basel, the Black Forest is a region known for its originality, hospitality and impressive scenery. Discover the Ravenna Viaduct, Lake Titisee and the village of St. Blasien with the comfortable coach. On the day of the excursion, all participants receive a brochure in German and English with all relevant information about the route and the individual stops. The coach is air-conditioned. The temperature can be adjusted individually at the seat. Please note that pets are not allowed on this excursion.

From Basel : Day Trip to Lake Titisee, Ravenna Viaduct, St. Blasien

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

Begin your walking tour in Basel with captivating stories from the city's distant past as your guide leads you through picturesque streets, highlighting significant landmarks and sharing intriguing historical anecdotes. Explore Basel Minster, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, and the Barfüsserkirche, renowned for its beautiful cloister. Continue on to City Hall, a striking building steeped in history, and delve into Basel's cultural heritage at the Museum der Kulturen. Along the way, admire the Tinguely Fountain, a unique modern sculpture that adds a contemporary flair to the historic surroundings. This private tour offers a personalized experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in Basel's history and architecture at your own pace, guided by a knowledgeable local. Benefit from your guide's insights and receive valuable advice on other attractions and activities in the city.

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Explore Basel’s Art and Culture with a Local

Basel is often considered Switzerland’s cultural capital, but appreciating its vibrant art scene can be tricky on your own. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local on this half-day walking tour and discover the street art, galleries, and museums that Basel is best known for. The small-group tour size ensures a more intimate experience, so you can receive personalized tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay too.

Explore Basel’s Art and Culture with a Local

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Spalentor

See the sights of Basel by City Sightseeing bus, and hop on and off around town to visit the landmarks, museums, and Basel attractions that interest you most. The perfect way to sightsee at your own pace, the bus tour follows a central route, passing the cultural center Kaserne Basel, the Roche Towers, and even the Stücki Park shopping mall. Learn about each site from the audio commentary as you ride.

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Basel Historical Old Town Tour

Get an insider’s outlook on the art, architecture, culture, and heritage of Basel with this whistlestop group tour—an ideal pick for travelers short on time. Save hours of research time and let a private guide show you Basel’s best-loved architecture—such as Basel Minster cathedral, as well as the city’s magnificent artwork. During the tour, enjoy insightful commentary about the city’s history and top landmarks.

Basel Historical Old Town Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Stories of Basel's Old Town

Explore Basel’s historic Old Town, hear stories from the dim and distant past and discover what makes the city special on this 2-hour Basel walking tour. Follow a guide through Basel’s pretty Old Town and gain insight into its 15th-century history. Take in top city attractions such as Basel Minster, the Barfüsserkirche, City Hall, the Museum der Kulturen and Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, admire the city’s bold and modern architecture, and see how the centuries have shaped the Basel of today.

Stories of Basel's Old Town

2 hoursFree Cancellation

market square basel

Explore the cultural capital of Switzerland with a private tour of the Basel city highlights. Skip the hassle of navigating the city streets on your own and follow your guide as you explore the Kleinbasel district along the Rhine River and the old buildings and narrow alleyways of Grossbasel. You’ll learn about the history and culture of this city from you guide and get ideas where to dine and what to do with your remaining time in Basel.

Discover Basel's Charm: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Basel Chocolate Workshop & Historic Old Town Tour

This half-day experience in Basel combines Swiss chocolate craftsmanship with a guided exploration of the city’s historic Old Town. The tour begins with a hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop, where participants learn about cocoa origins, the chocolate-making process, and the techniques used to create high-quality artisan chocolate. Guests will temper, mold, and taste different varieties while discovering Switzerland’s long tradition of chocolate innovation. After the workshop, the experience continues with a walking tour through Basel’s medieval Old Town. Highlights include the colorful streets of Spalenberg, the historic Marktplatz and red Town Hall, and the Basel Minster overlooking the Rhine. From the Pfalz terrace and the historic Mittlere Brücke, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the city, combining culture, history, and culinary tradition in one compact and engaging tour.

Basel Chocolate Workshop & Historic Old Town Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Day Trip from Basel to Bern and Lake Thun’s Charm

This is a fully private day trip from Basel to Bern and Thun — designed around your pace, not a fixed group schedule. Discover Switzerland’s capital, Bern, with its UNESCO-listed Old Town, medieval arcades, and iconic clock tower, then continue to the beautiful lakeside town of Thun, framed by the Alps and Thun Castle. Travel in a premium private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver, enjoy flexible timing, scenic routes, and door-to-door comfort. No crowds. No train changes. Just a seamless, stress-free way to experience two of Switzerland’s most charming destinations in one unforgettable day.

Private Day Trip from Basel to Bern and Lake Thun’s Charm

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scavenger Hunt Basel

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 8 following locations: Tinguely Fountain, Historical Museum, Minster, Town Hall, Spalentor, St. Peter's Church, Fish Market Fountain, and Middle Bridge. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity. So, are you ready to explore Basel?

Basel Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

From Basel: French Villages and Black Forest in Small Group

Discover the charm of French Villages and the Black Forest on a personalized small-group journey with a maximum of 8 passengers. For a private tour, select 1 passenger when booking—the experience will be exclusively yours, regardless of your group size (up to 8 guests). - Explore the fairytale villages of Eguisheim and Colmar, including the iconic Little Venice district with its canals and colorful houses - Discover authentic German charm in Staufen im Breisgau and Münstertal, including the historic St. Trudpert Abbey - Enjoy scenic drives through vineyards, countryside landscapes, and the beautiful Black Forest region - Travel comfortably in a modern van with a small group atmosphere and personalized experience

From Basel: French Villages and Black Forest in Small Group

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour on the vintage tram

Step back in time and take in Basel’s top attractions with ease on this 1-hour Sunday vintage tram tour in Basel. Hop aboard the tram and roll through Basel the way the locals did 100 years ago. Along the way, listen as a guide sheds light on the city’s colorful past, and admire the architecture for which Basel is famous. Has you explore, hear sounds from the hustle and bustle of days gone by while a guide brings 2,000 years of Basel’s history to life.

Tour on the vintage tram

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé

Discover Alsace on our unforgettable excursion from Basel to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé! Immerse yourself in a world of cultural discoveries, scenic beauty and culinary delights. This excursion takes place weekly every Friday and offers you a journey through the breathtaking landscape of Alsace, past vineyards and idyllic villages. Participants will receive a brochure (DE/EN) with all relevant information, including the ticket for the Hohkönigsburg, on the day of the excursion on the outward journey. We recommend that you wear clothing adapted to the weather and comfortable shoes. Animals are not allowed on this excursion. Attention : As this excursion crosses the national border, you must present a valid ID or passport at the beginning. It is also advisable to carry some cash. The national currency in France is the euro.

From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Basel's Portrait Self-Guided Audio City Tour

Basel's Portrait Self-Guided Audio City Tour

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Basel

Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Basel

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald Tour | From Basel

Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald Tour | From Basel

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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