Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Basel, Switzerland
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Go private and ditch the typical crowds
- Let your guide worry about the itinerary while you focus on the fun
- This tour is wheelchair- and stroller accessible
- Enjoy a range of chocolates, from pralines to special seasonal bites
What's Included
- Old Town Walking Tour
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- Local guide
- Any other extra food & drinks
- Any other extra expenses
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Basel
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Basel's Old Town
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 31 reviews
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Great tour of Old Basel and the chocolate shops are delightful. Our guide, George, was knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We truly appreciate your support and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour in Basel. It was a pleasure sharing this experience with you!
Juliana gave us a nice, informative tour of the city. The chocolate shops that we sampled were very good.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for your review! We are glad you had a good tour experience in Basel. Safe trips!
It was a lovely tour. The tour guide knew a lot, but..... We weren't given time to sit down and enjoy our chocolates it was really hot day and we could have used some time to sit down while guide talk to us.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Naturally a city tour involves walking, as walking is an essential part of exploring Basel. We don't advertise any breaks .. and the chocolates can be enjoyed while walking through the city.
We are hapy that you found the tour lovely and the guide knowledgeable, so in summary the 3/5 rating does not reflect the experience provided.
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. 🇨🇭🍫
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled that you had such an enjoyable experience and that the tour was a highlight of your time in Basel. It was a pleasure having you with us!
Truly an outstanding professional tour guide. Nico made the day so enjoyable learning the history of Basel and the local area and country. We enjoyed his company so much that we invited him to join us for dinner and drinks afterwards.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed both the stories we shared and the sights you saw. Thanks for being with us — have a smooth journey!
Our tour guide was Juliana and did a great job! The history of the city was covered well, got to see not just the outside of the buildings, but went in and got closer up to what you walked by. Chocolate tastings were great too, up to 3 pieces at 4 places was a great way to try out the famous Swiss chocolate. Great for people that want something a little more than just a history walking tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your positive review!
It is important for us to know about your experience and we are happy the guide did a good job. Enjoy your trip :)
Had a lovely walk and chocolate tasting with Juliana. She was knowledgeable and easy to get to know and knew a lot about Basel and history and made the tour interesting and informative. Loved the chocolate tastings and learning about the families and the stores. Definitely recommend this tour to get a good first impression of the city
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Debbie! Thank you very much for your kind and positive review. We are glad you had a good tour experience and enjoyed the chocolate stops. Have a safe trip back home :)
Great experience walking through Basel and trying all the chocolate! Would recommend for anyone looking for a private walking tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your sweet words! We are delighted you enjoyed the experience. It was truly a pleasure showing you around!
Had a lovely interesting Stroll around Basel-Ion pointed out various things which would have otherwise gone unnoticed. He was knowledgeable about the area and history.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing such a nice review! We value your experience and are happy you had a great time. Safe trip back!
Great tour of Basel with chocolate tastings. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed it very much.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your positive review! It is good to know your guide provided you a pleasant tour experience. We wish you a good trip.
Our guide- Juliana is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. She is thoughtful to plan the tour for a young kids family. We’ve been to all the necessary landmarks of Basel and had a very interactive 2.5 hrs with her. Will recommend her to anyone. Thank you!!!🙏
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your positive review! We’re glad you had a great time with your family and found Basel enjoyable and worth exploring.
Excellent tour made special by Juliana. She made sure I saw some interesting sights in the city. She was amazing and knew so much interesting information about the places we visited. Went to several chocolate places and tastings were brilliant. High recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Amanda, you made our day with your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and got to try some delicious chocolates. Have a safe trip back home :)
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