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Best Day Trips from Basel

Rhine swims in summer, forty museums, art fairs, three countries within a tram ride. Curated day-trip ideas from Basel — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Day trips from Basel

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Basel Münster - river view
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
Titlis Rotair
10h

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Witness breathtaking snowy mountain landscapes on this day trip from Zurich to Mount Titlis.

  • 4.5★ · 2002 reviews
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From $183 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
Spalentor
2h

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Hop aboard and discover Basel in 2 hours!

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From $33 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.

  • 4.8★ · 86 reviews
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From $87 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
12h

Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

Sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation, this day trip from Zurich takes you into the Swiss Alps.

  • 4.6★ · 1475 reviews
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From $367 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
Mt. Pilatus: The Steepest Cogwheel Train In The World
10h

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus.

  • 4.6★ · 725 reviews
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From $219 a person
9h 15m

Day Trip from Basel to Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald

This private day trip from Basel to Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald is designed as a seamless alpine experience, not a rushed checklist tour.

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From $455 a person
10h

From Basel day trip to Colmar Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé

Discover Alsace on our unforgettable excursion from Basel to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé!

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From $113 a person
11h to 13h

Discover 4 Countries in One Day from Basel in Small Group

*Operating from March 1, 2026 Short on time in Switzerland? Make the most of your day with this unforgettable tour! Travel in comfort in a modern van and explore four countries...

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From $443 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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  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $25 a person
8h

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

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt.

  • 4.5★ · 109 reviews
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From $440 a person
MB S Class
10 min to 20 min

Arrival from Basel Airport BSL to Basel City by Luxury Vehicle

Why spend your precious time waiting at the Airport.

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From $120 a person
8h to 11h

From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour

Spend a day immersed in Switzerland’s natural beauty and charm.

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From $398 a person
11h to 12h

Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Basel

Embark on an unique small-group tour from Basel to Zermatt, traversing the scenic landscapes of half of Switzerland by train.

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From $780 a person
2h

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
7h to 9h

Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Tour from Basel

Embark on an exclusive small-group journey, "The Golden Roundtrip," starting in Basel and seamlessly connecting to Luzern by train.

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From $583 a person
7h

Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

Visit the breathtaking Black Forest region and the Rhine Falls—Europe’s largest waterfall—in one day on a tour from Zurich!

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From $110 a person
2h

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
10 min to 20 min

Departure by Private Sedan from Basel City to Basel Airport BSL

Why spend your precious time waiting at the airport.

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From $97 a person
8h to 11h

From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese

This full-day train journey invites you to explore the best of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition come together in breathtaking harmony.

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From $417 a person

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