Switzerland · BASEL TOURS
Basel sits where three countries meet, which is why its day trips run to Alsace as readily as into Switzerland. These 15 cover the old town on the Rhine, the museums, and the departures that leave the country altogether.
Walk Basel’s Old Town in 2 hours with a live guide, seeing Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and City Hall for $32.
“The experience was excellent. Anna is a wonderful guide- very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She vividly brought each site’s story to life, making our visit much more meaningful and in-depth.”
Basel Citytour bus with an iPad audio guide, free Wi‑Fi, and Läckerli. Get a 2-hour overview of Basel’s top sights.
“The lady who’s driving was so kind and lovely, shared all required information and support The few minutes breaks for most beautiful places and the direction in the i pad was amazing. Only one issue i had that the headphones working on one side. and it could be nice if there is sticker or banner for collection point. ( it was little pet confusing)”
Ride Basel by bike with a small local guide. Rhine views, Basel Cathedral, town hall, and included Swiss snacks in 2.5 hours.
“Giuanna was a fantastic tour guide! What a perfect day.”
Basel Old Town 2-hour walking tour with a guide, starting at Tinguely Fountain, featuring Basel Minster and the Museum der Kulturen.
“Very knowledgeable guide - nice man to tour with - tour was very worthwhile - price was very good. Rained but was still very enjoyable.”
Basel Old Town tasting walk with Swiss cheese, bean-to-bar chocolate, pastries, and Minster and Rathaus sights.
“I was disappointed with tour, . Wanted to hear more info on Basel . Disappointed in guides cheese and chocolate shop. Would have loved to buy some chocolate to take home, but it wasn’t a store. He didn’t offer us water during cheese/chicolate tour and there was only one chair to sit down in store. When we went to bakery, had to sit on a window ledge to eat pastry. This tour was not worth the money . He was late for our tour(he did email and let us know) and left us after tour to get back to hotel. Wouldn’t recommend this tour to anyone . Debbie marx”
Taste Swiss AOP cheeses in Basel with a sommelier, learn how they are made, and enjoy a 40 minute tasting for $19.
“Excellent cheese tasting, with owner who knew the provenance of every cheese, from small farmers which she had visited personally. Would highly recommend.”
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour by BaselCitytour: a 2-hour audio guided ride with headset and store vouchers, hop on and off in English.
“We viewed historic sights and enjoyed audio commentary. The tour was very enjoyable and well worth the nominal cost.”
Small-group day trip from Basel to Mount Pilatus by the dragon cable cart, then Lake Lucerne cruise, with 360 views and local guide.
“Boat tour of Lake Lucerne was the highlight. Views from the funicular were spectacular. The top of the mountain was in the clouds this day so unfortunately we did not get the views from the very top.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Basel Old Town’s top landmarks, from the Roothus and Minster views to the opera house and Swiss sweets.
“Fabulous tour. Our guide Ray was outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable and accomodating! One of the best guided tours during our trip.”
Basel Swiss cheese tasting in a small group, learn how Swiss cheese is made, and taste up to seven samples including Gruyère AOP in about 35 minutes.
“In less than six hours of our schedule the vendor delayed the time of the event. While the time change was for an hour for the first event and a second event delayed 30 minutes it still negatively impacted later plans we had so we missed this event. While on a prior walking tour of the town we walked by the shop. The shop was closed and the shop did not look very reputable so we were very disappointed. This venue seems far below the standards of the other Viator tours we have done.”
A private Basel walking tour tailored to you by a local guide, with flexible meeting points, great local picks, and no fixed route.
“We have a very knowledgable and charming guide, super friendly and was a pleasure taking this tour.”
Private custom walking tour of Basel with hotel pickup, a local guide, and a tailored route through old town, Rhine, art, and eats.
“Kripa was a great guide - the issue we had was we had requested a 2 hr tour with history as well as cheese and chocolate options. Kripa was not informed about the cheese and chocolate so we didn’t get to experience any of that. Clearly a miscommunication between Viator and the guide”
Small-group Alsace wine tour from Basel with a guide like Colin, tastings at family wineries, and medieval villages such as Eguisheim and Riquewihr.
“Colin was an exceptional guide. knowledgeable in both the Alsace region and the wineries we visited. His selection was exactly what we ordered in wines. A great day.”
Basel to Lucerne by panoramic Swiss rails with reserved Glacier Express seating, guided Old Town walking, and Lake Lucerne views.
“Wonderful experience and views of the Swiss Alps, cities and history. We did have an issue with Viator and miscommunication with the local contracted Swiss tour company on location to meet which made us miss the original train and caused us to alter the daily plan. Be sure to look for any late emails.”
A 60-minute Jakob’s Basler Leckerly tour in Basel, taste Läckerli recipes from three centuries, and wrap your own gift to take home.
“This tour at Jakob’s Basler Leckerly Bakery was fantastic! It felt authentic and genuinely interesting — not just a tourist stop. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable, and everything was well organized and paced. Seeing the behind-the-scenes process was a real highlight, and the tasting was delicious — you really understand why Basler Leckerly are such a local specialty. A perfect activity for a short Basel trip and something different from typical sightseeing. Highly recommended!”
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