Private Trip - Zurich to Basel in Switzerland & Colmar in France

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Zurich, Switzerland

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Check out culture-rich Basel in Switzerland and the city of Colmar in France on a private day trip from Zurich. Perfect for those who want to avoid the large, and sometimes impersonal, group tours, the bespoke experience is tailored to your interests to help you maximise your time in Basel and experience the Alsace region of France, too. Explore a renowned Basel museum or cruise on the River Rhine, then stroll around the architecture-rich city of Colmar, learning about its 16th-century houses as you go.

Rest your legs with door-to-door transport from your central Zurich hotel
Learn about the two countries from your personal driver-guide as you travel
Get Basel museum recommendations or see the sights from the River Rhine
Spend an afternoon in the French city of Colmar before returning to Zurich

What's Included

Meet & Greet at the lobby of the hotel
Hotel pick-up & drop off
Driver-Guide Services
Private Modern Vehicle
Wi-Fi on board

Rhine River Boat Ride
Museum Tickets
Professional Guide Services

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Private pick-up from any desired spot or hotel in Zurich City.

Arranged start time

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Itinerary

Basel

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Colmar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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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

5.0

based on 11 reviews

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Wonderful day!

Erin_B, Dec 2025

We had the best day with Paul as our guide! He picked us up right at our door and we traveled to a neat town in Switzerland, followed by spending the majority of our time in beautiful Colmar, France. The Christmas markets were packed and it was such a fun, exciting experience. We would highly recommend this tour, especially if Paul can be your guide! He was very knowledgeable and professional.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Erin, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun experience with Paul exploring Basel and Colmar and the amazing Christmas Markets. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Best regards, Customer Support / AlpExcursion.com

Basel - beautiful, Colmar - stunning!

AmySH, Oct 2025

Pi was an amazing guide. Basel was beautiful and Colmar was stunning - highly recommend if you have a free day in Zurich! Even got to stand in 3 countries at once (France, Germany, Switzerland).

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Amy, Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience exploring Basel and Colmar. We look forward to welcoming you again in Switzerland in the future! Best regards, Customer Support / AlpExcursion.com

Tale of two cities

Sharon_S, Sep 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Basel, Switzerland and Colmar, France. Our tour guide, Paul, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The churches in both cities were amazing, and the unique architecture in each was colorful and impressive. We capped off our tour with a tasty French lunch at a cafe in Colmar and sampled authentic French Macaroons for dessert! Delicious!!