Switzerland · TOURS IN BASEL
Basel keeps its museums, its Rhine ferries and two international borders inside a walkable centre. These 15 cover the old town, the river and the day trips out, priced and timed.
Spend two hours walking Basel’s Old Town with a professional guide, visiting the Tinguely Fountain, Barfüsserkirche, Basel Minster, Marktplatz, Town Hall, and Andreasplatz. The tour is offered in English, but may run bilingually in English and German, so confirm the language format before booking.
“Very knowledgeable guide - nice man to tour with - tour was very worthwhile - price was very good. Rained but was still very enjoyable.”
Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local guide such as Gina or Jean, tasting seasonal market produce, Swiss cheese, bean-to-bar chocolate, and a traditional spice biscuit. You’ll see the Minster, Town Hall, and Tinguely Fountain while learning how Swiss foods are made. Expect a light tasting tour, not a full meal.
“Very fun and knowledgeable guide Cheese and chocolate were exceptional very good value for the money”
Explore Basel by bus in about two hours, beginning near the Tinguely Fountain. You’ll use a headset or onboard tablet for recorded commentary, pass historic and modern sights, and receive shopping vouchers. The route is useful for a first look at Basel, but hop-on, hop-off time is limited and equipment can be unreliable.
“Great guided city tour with a super set up bus (each passenger had a pad with info), interesting stops and info. The pity was that the driver could hardly speak German. The departure point near the center is perfect. Value for money top.Auto-translated”
Travel from Basel to Lucerne by train, ride the aerial cable car and Pilatus cog railway, and cruise Lake Lucerne with a local guide. Guides such as Anna, Rose, Michael, and Ray have led this outing. Expect spectacular views, public transport connections, and a full day shaped by weather and seasonal schedules.
“This was a good tour - Jean, our guide, was excellent. Only negative was Tours of Switzerland delayed our departure 3 hours with an email notice at midnight and we had to purchase our own rail tickets which we were later reimbursed for.. Poor communication.”
Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide in a group capped at 15. See the Town Hall, Basel Minster, Grossbasel streets, original Opera House, and Tinguely fountain, while hearing local stories and sampling Swiss sweets. Guides including Jonas, Jean, Lina, Lena, and Ray have led highly praised tours.
“The weather was fairly miserable with rain but our guide Jonas presented Basel in a historical and well educated tour of the city. Would highly recommend!!”
Meet at Binningerstrasse 15 for a compact Basel tasting led by a Swiss cheese expert. You’ll learn how cheese is made, compare up to seven varieties from different regions, and taste Gruyère AOP alongside lesser-known local picks. The group is capped at 15, with mobile tickets and English service.
“Other than the awesome cheese, the chocolates were outstanding too. The lady was also very helpful in giving us tips on public transportation.”
Meet your Basel guide at your hotel or cruise terminal and shape the walk around your interests. Guides such as Paola, Rahel, Michael, Marc, and Francis have led tours covering Old Town history, architecture, art, the Rhine, local food, and practical city tips. Expect a private route, plenty of questions, and lots of walking, including some steep hills.
“Amazing Perfect tour of Basel with Rahel!! She was flexible, informative, and very helpful Took lots of photos of us together, instead of selfies… Highly recommend Rahel for the best experienced tour guide”
Travel from Basel into Alsace with Colin Bell, a wine guide and sommelier, for tastings at small family-run wineries and walks through Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, or Kientzheim. The private group size is limited to 2 to 6 people, with pickup available from your hotel or Airbnb. Lunch is not included.
“Great day out and thoroughly recommended. We were taken to places that we would never have thought of visiting. Tastings at the three vineyards were superb. Colin’s knowledge of his subject is vast and fascinating.”
Travel from Basel to Chur, ride the Glacier Express toward Andermatt, then continue by train to Lucerne for a guided Old Town walk. Guides such as Jean, Rose, Ana, and Georgina have led departures. Expect a full 10-hour day, several trains, mountain views, and a small group of up to 15 people.
“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.”
At a small Basel chocolate workshop, a chocolate expert explains Swiss chocolate heritage, cacao origins, and bean-to-bar production while you taste six grand cru chocolates. The session lasts about 35 minutes, welcomes up to 12 people, and ends where it starts at Binningerstrasse 15.
“We really enjoyed learning about the history and developments of premium chocolate and learned much from the experience. We also enjoyed learning about local Swiss’s cheeses. Highly recommended tour.”
Walk Basel’s central sights in about 80 to 100 minutes with guide Rafael, from the BIS Tower and Tinguely-Brunnen to the Minster, Pfalz, and Rathaus. Expect local explanations, photo stops, time for questions, and advice on places to eat and explore afterward. The small group has a maximum of 14 people.
“Rafael was a wonderful tour guide and his English is very good. He is knowledgeable and was helpful to provide suggestions on places to eat after the tour.”
Explore Basel privately with a local host for two to six hours. Your route can focus on Old Town, architecture, neighborhoods, street art, photography, museums, or the Tripoint. Guides such as Alina, Francis, Alistair, and Walid have tailored walks well, but guide quality varies, so send clear interests and expectations before booking.
“Alina was perfection! She was knowledgeable, extremely pleasant and fun to be with! She made the day fun!”
Walk Basel’s central sights with the VoiceMap app as your audio guide. The 60 to 90-minute route runs from Marktplatz to Barfüsserplatz, passing the Town Hall, Middle Bridge, Basel Minster, Pfalz, Tinguely Fountain, and more. Audio, maps, and directions work offline in English.
“Easy to follow instructions. Clearly spoken and easy to understand. Knowledgeable commentary and was an Easy walk”
Leave Basel at 8:15 a.m. for a full day by rail to Zermatt and Gornergrat. Your small group, capped at 15 people, rides the Matterhorn railway to 3,135 meters, walks through Zermatt, and sees the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, glaciers, and high alpine snow. Guides such as Michael, Emil, Feyssal, and Eric lead the trip.
“Very glad we did this trip but wish we had been given more time in Zermatt itself. Guide kind of insisted we all eat lunch at this one place that was very nice but not what I wanted to do with what little time we had. The Matterhorn did not disappoint. Guide (Michael) was very knowledgeable and a sweet heart to carry my shopping bags.”
Spend about an hour walking Basel with an independent local guide and a group of no more than eight. You’ll see Basler Münster, the red Town Hall, Hotel Les Trois Rois, Spalentor, and St. Alban City Gate. Guides such as Alexander, Maria, Chad, Francis, and Feh have tailored walks to guests’ interests, questions, and pace.
“Great tour! Had a nice day learning about the city of Basel. Recommend if you'll be in Basel to do a walking tour.”
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