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Things to do in Basel

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Best things to do in Basel

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Day trips from 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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

1h 20m to 1h 40m

City tour Basel (walking tour)

Walking tour in the language mentioned.

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From $30 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

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 Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

History, art, treats, and pastries are waiting for you in Basel.

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From $115 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.