All Basel Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Basel City Tour: The Essentials

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(16)

from $32

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

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

4.7

(47)

from $45

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(26)

from $69

From Basel: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small Group

9 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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, including Market Square and Old Town, all with one simple booking on this tour. It’s private too, so you’re sure to have your guide’s full attention.

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from $336

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(30)

from $110

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

4.0

(141)

from $25

Discover 4 Countries in One Day from Basel in Small Group

11 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(14)

from $442

From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour

8 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(46)

from $398

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

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(203)

from $115

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(87)

from $568

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

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.

3.6

(112)

from $33

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

4.9

(33)

from $59

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

From Basel: French Villages and Black Forest in Small Group

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $290

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

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

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(96)

from $89

Traveling from Basel to Zurich is a breeze with this private transfer service, ensuring a stress-free journey between Switzerland's cultural and financial centers. Enjoy a personalized pickup from your hotel or Basel port, where a professional English-speaking driver awaits to assist with your luggage. Relax in a premium air-conditioned vehicle, whether you’re in an elegant sedan or a spacious executive van, as you cover the scenic 85 km in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Indulge in onboard amenities like bottled water and Wi-Fi, while your driver offers local insights or a peaceful atmosphere to prepare for your Zurich adventure. - Door-to-door service for ultimate convenience - Professional English-speaking drivers for a seamless experience - Comfortable vehicles with amenities for all traveler types - Arrive in Zurich refreshed, ready for business or leisure

Private Direct Transfer from Basel to Zurich

Private Direct Transfer from Basel to Zurich

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(1)

from $153

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

35 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(55)

from $19

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

4.0

(2)

from $112

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

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.

4.4

(211)

from $32

Basel Chocolate Workshop & Historic Old Town Tour

Basel Chocolate Workshop & Historic Old Town Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $114

Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(38)

from $88

From Basel: Colmar Christmas Market & Wine Tasting Small Group

From 25th November to 29th December 2025 (afternoons only) embark on a private day trip to Colmar with a local guide and experience the magic of the town’s famous Christmas Market. Stroll through festive medieval streets, see landmarks like the colorful Little Venice district, and enjoy tastings from local producers, including traditional hot wine. Outside the Christmas Market season, your flexible tour includes Colmar’s highlights such as the Unterlinden Museum, followed by a wine tasting of Alsace wines like Riesling and Gewürztraminer at a local winery. Whether your passion is, our expert guide will tailor the experience to your interests. Discover Colmar’s beauty and Alsace’s finest flavors on this private, flexible day trip! • Explore Colmar’s medieval streets, Christmas Market, and landmarks • Enjoy local tastings in the festive season or a local wine producer visit outside the market dates • Tailor the tour to your interests, from culture to gastronomy

From Basel: Colmar Christmas Market & Wine Tasting Small Group

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a trip into the mountains to admire the beauty of Mt. Pilatus and the Lake of Lucerne on this small group tour, conveniently departing from Basel. Towering over Lucerne, Mt. Pilatus offers a landscape of majestic peaks and picturesque valleys. At 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level, the summit provides views of the region. Appreciate the sights as you explore the Lake of Lucerne, conquer Mt. Pilatus, and ride on the dragon aerial cable cars.

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from $316

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(109)

from $440

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating indelible memories in the company of your private driver. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Basel to 2 sightseeing stops in Zurich, Lucerne and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 to 7 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

Private day trip Basel to Zurich and Lucerne with a local driver

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(2)

from $561

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating incredible memories in the company of your private driver. This private day trip includes transportation from Basel to sightseeing stops in Colmar, Riquewihr and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 people, we will provide an MPV. 5 to 7/8 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

Private day trip from Basel to Alsace Wine Region Riquewihr and Colmar

Private Day Trip Basel to Alsace Region Colmar and Riquewihr

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $475

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

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What are people saying about Basel

Renee_J, Aug 2026

The Sweetest Way to See Basel! 🍫🇨🇭

Such a fun way to experience Basel! I loved walking through the city while learning about its history and, of course, tasting delicious Swiss chocolate along the way. The tour was interesting, relaxed, and a perfect way to spend a beautiful afternoon in Switzerland. 🇨🇭🍫

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

Karen_W, Aug 2026

Basel private walking tour

Juliana was very personable and knowledgeable. Gave us a nice overview of history, culture and architecture of Basel. We did this tour on our first afternoon in Basel. She was helpful in orienting us as a well as offering suggestions for dining and museums to visit making the rest of our stay more enjoyable.

From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour

Karen_M, Aug 2026

Outstanding experience!

Our tour guide, Nico, was absolutely outstanding! He was very knowledgeable, helpful, interesting and personable. We loved him! The beauty and history of Switzerland was showcased perfectly on this tour. WOW! It is well worth the time and money to see it.

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

Sarah_G, Aug 2026

Two hour walking tour

We fully enjoyed Paola. She was very informative and flexible with what wee wanted to see and do. We were only in Basel for a day before getting on a River Cruise. so after the tour she sent us recommendations for lunch. We felt two hours was enough for us to get a jist of Basel.

Basel City Tour: The Essentials

Silver_B, Jul 2026

An excellent tour of Basel old town!

Our tour guide, John, gave us an excellent tour of Basel old town. He has a great wealth of knowledge about Basel and also imparted very useful information about Swiss culture along the way. He is very friendly, patient and conducted the tour at a perfect pace. I would not have found much of what we saw without this tour. Thank you very much for the fantastic tour, John!

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

RichardM_C, Jun 2026

Our tour guide, Julie,...

Our tour guide, Julie, was wonderful. Her personality was engaging and fun. She enjoyed giving us the tour despite the very hot weather. She was very knowledgeable about Basel and took us to many beautiful sites, including a short boat ride across the Rhine River. I highly recommend this tour.

Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Tour from Basel

David_B, May 2026

A perfectly amazing day!

It was an amazing day. We saw so much and experienced a train ride, a boat ride around Lake Lucerne with the most beautiful views, a cog wheel ride up the mountain and a gondola ride down after time at the summit and a lovely walking tour of Lucerne. Our guide, Feyssal Gharbi, was informative, funny and made sure we were comfortable and the very best views of everything there was to see. It was one of the best tours we have ever taken.

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

Catherine_F, May 2026

Beautiful Experience

Beautiful on a sunny day! Tour guides were very friendly. Directions to the meeting place at the train station was spot on. Our tour guide, Salma was very friendly and met us there. But, we were very surprised she didn't go on the train with us to Lucerne, but just dropped us off with instructions to meet the main tour guide, Erika at Lucerne. This was our first time on a train in Europe and we were under the impression that we would have a guide every step of the tour. No English announcements was spoken over the intercom as in some places. It wasn't easy finding the group once we arrived, so that part of the journey was frustrating. Once we joined the group, the rest of the day was amazing. Our tour guide, Erika was fantastic, being friendly and knowledgeable. We walked short way to the Ferry tour boat. The views were fantastic. Nice and gentle ride. Then got off and took a break before going on the Cogwheel up the mountain. It was a very smooth and steady ride. I don't like heights, but as long as I didn't look straight down on some parts, I was great! The scenery was spectacular. Tunnels, forest, Lucerne and lake below, snow capped mountains in the distance. We had the very back seats that fit three comfortably. Being at the back window meant lots of photos were taken! At the top was amazing. Ate lunch at the restaurant up a floor vs the little quick Cafe. The food and chef were fabulous! Definitely do the short walk that takes you to a few lookouts carved out of the Mountain. It gives you a different view. But, be warned that it is very dark and wet inside with an uneven walkway, so not recommended for those unsteady on their feet or have poor eyesight. When we came back out, we looked at where we were, and there were mountain goats on the cliff! What a fun bonus! Took the tram down. I must say that could have been done better as the Pilatus staff shoved as many people in there as they could. We could barely move. It is a short 5 minute standing only ride, thank goodness, but that was not OK. Next, we hopped on a small cable car which can hold six. But there isn't anyone there to guide you into a specific car as they come around the corner slowly, so, many of us ended up in our very own car. That was nice! We then walked a few blocks down hill to the bus stop. We had one gentleman in a walker, and it was very difficult for he and his wife to navigate it. I'm glad some of us were able to help on the steep parts of the walk. I would not recommend it for those who have mobility issues. All in all, it definitely was a highlight of our three week trip to Europe and we would do it again!

Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Basel

Lindsay_B, Nov 2025

Fantastic Matterhorn Experience

The all day trip was worth every minute of it. The train rides brought us through the beautiful countryside and along rivers to the final climb to the Matterhorn. The views were breathtaking and we were able to get a number of fantastic photos. The best part of the trip, however, was our guide, Feyssal. He was absolutely the best. He was knowledgeable, funny, professional and a wonderful representative for Viator.

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

Lillian_W, Nov 2025

Memories Of A Lifetime !!!

ABOVE & BEYOND knowledgeable !!! I want to give a HUGE shout out to Jean our tour guide … He was very knowledgeable & so very valuable to his profession … Thank you for making my Number#2 Bucket List come true - Swiss Alps was everything and more importantly of what I was expecting… THANK YOU for making my memories last a lifetime ….

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Basel

Steph_E, Sep 2025

trains, buses, boats oh my!

super efficient. you will ride a tram from your hotel, then train, then bus, then cable car, gondola, cogwheel, boat, back to the train. All expertly led by Jean and he had tickets, provided an easy relaxed experience. not a lot of walking - one stroll that is uphill and if you want stairs outside top the tip top of mountain. my father has mobility issues and stayed and watched a provided historical movie near the top while I went up. but otherwise able to walk leisurely from one thing to the next. don’t surprised if fog and clouds obscure view. Jean provided history, legends, practical info about swiss life and was funny. great day trip!