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The Basel Bucket List

Rhine swims in summer, forty museums, art fairs, three countries within a tram ride. The once-in-a-lifetime experiences that define a Basel trip — the bucket-list tours and tickets worth planning around.

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Top experiences in Basel

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Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Hop aboard and discover Basel in 2 hours!

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From $33 a person

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

This guided excursion to Basel combines cultural discovery with Switzerland’s most famous culinary traditions.

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From $46 a person

2h to 6h

Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Basel through the eyes of a local.

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From $64 a person

2h to 8h

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.

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From $87 a person

1h 30m

Basel Historical Old Town Tour

Known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, our Basel Heritage tour will take you on a journey through the jewel of Northern Switzerland.

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From $25 a person

2h to 3h

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

Small group option is up to 10 persons.

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From $70 a person

Stories of Basel's Old Town

Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted – about the past and the present.

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From $32 a person

2h to 3h

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

Basel Old Town tour with chocolate tastings in local confiseries – history meets sweet delight!

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From $110 a person

1h to 2h

Uncover Basel A Self Guided Tour of Old Town Highlights

Explore the charming city of Basel on a SELF-GUIDED walking tour with EXPLORO APP that highlights its rich history and vibrant culture.

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From $8 a person

1h to 1h 30m

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

Are you looking for a way to see Basel some of it’s 180 fountains without joining a tour group?

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From $12 a person

1h 30m to 2h

Basel City Tour: The Essentials

Discover the heart of Basel in just 2 hours with our Basel City Tour: The Essentials!

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From $32 a person

Basel Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

A fountain of playful machines, a terrace above the Rhine and a town hall in shocking red — Basel does art in every form, including the scavenger hunt.

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From $6 a person

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...

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From $58 a person

Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Basel: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!

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From $8 a person

1h 15m

Tour on the vintage tram

A tour of the vintage tram is an enjoyable way to learn more about Basel's exciting history while being protected from the elements.

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From $25 a person

Flexible

Private Transfer Service from Basel to Basel Airport

Secure and comfortable private transfer service from the designated pickup point to your destination drop-off location with the most comfortable and luxurious vehicles.

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From $130 a person

35 min

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Awaken your sweet tooth in this city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives.

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From $19 a person

1h 20m to 1h 40m

City tour Basel (walking tour)

Walking tour in the language mentioned.

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From $30 a person

Self Guided Secrets of Basel Exploration Game Tour

Basel hums with playful chaos as you join Jean Tinguely in tracking down his runaway creation.

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From $23 a person

1h 30m

Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

This chocolate-making workshop offers a unique blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and indulgence in the heart of the Swiss countryside.

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From $89 a person

Best Intro to Basel in 2 hours with a Local

Start your visit to Basel with this 2-hour-hour walk led by a Local.

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From $176 a person

35 min

Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese.