Top Things to Do in Basel

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4.8 57 experiences from US$ 7.39 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne tour: Cable car & cogwheel train
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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne tour: Cable car & cogwheel trainFrom Basel, ride the dragon aerial cable car up Mt. Pilatus, descend on the world's steepest cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne with a guide.Every day · 08:45 · All ages★ 4.50 (111)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 429per person
Private Walking Tour Basel: Customized by a Local Guide
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Private Walking Tour Basel: Customized by a Local GuidePrivate walking tour of Basel with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests: pickup from your accommodation included, and museum visits can be arranged in advance.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 18:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.77 (103)2h–8hEN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Glacier Express & Lucerne tour: 10-hour Alpine train journey
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Glacier Express & Lucerne tour: 10-hour Alpine train journeyTen hours aboard the Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps with first-class seats, gourmet lunch, and a guided walk through Lucerne's Old Town.Every day · 09:15 · All ages★ 4.18 (94)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 555per person
Alsace wine tour from Basel: 3 wineries, small group
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Alsace wine tour from Basel: 3 wineries, small groupSix-hour wine tour from Basel to Alsace with tastings at three artisanal wineries and walks through medieval villages like Riquewihr.Tue–Sat · 09:00 · Pickup optional · Ages 18–80★ 5.00 (78)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 339per person
Basel to Lucerne & Interlaken: GoldenPass train tour with guide
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Basel to Lucerne & Interlaken: GoldenPass train tour with guideDay trip from Basel through Lucerne's Old Town and Chapel Bridge, then a panoramic train ride across the GoldenPass route to Interlaken, all transport.Every day · 08:40 · All ages★ 4.86 (65)8h–11hEN · RU · PT · RO +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 388per person
Basel Old Town Walking Tour: Gothic landmarks with a local guide
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Basel Old Town Walking Tour: Gothic landmarks with a local guideWalk Basel's Old Town with a guide who knows the stories behind the Gothic Minster, the Renaissance City Hall, and the kinetic Tinguely Fountain.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 18:00★ 4.64 (45)2hEN · DE · IT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Walking tour Basel: Minster, fountains & Rathaus
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Walking tour Basel: Minster, fountains & RathausWalking tour of Basel's old town with a guide who adapts to your interests: explore the Minster and Pfalz viewpoint, ask questions freely, and choose your language.Thu, Sat and Sun · First departure 09:00, last 18:45 · From age 8★ 4.76 (38)1h 20m–1h 40m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Swiss Alps tour: Beatus Caves, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen
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Swiss Alps tour: Beatus Caves, Grindelwald, LauterbrunnenFull-day Swiss Alps tour from Basel exploring St. Beatus Caves, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen in small groups with hotel pickup and private options for alpine scenery.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.94 (33)9h–12hEN · RU · PT · RO +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 328per person
Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local GuidePrivate walking tour of Basel led by a local who adapts the route to your interests: food, art, history, or neighborhoods beyond the guidebook.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 20:00 · All ages★ 4.00 (32)2h–6hEN · DE · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 62per person
Mt. Pilatus from Basel: Cogwheel train & lake boat small group
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Mt. Pilatus from Basel: Cogwheel train & lake boat small groupSmall-group day trip from Basel to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne using train, lake boat, cogwheel railway and cable car with an English-speaking guide leading the way.Next departure: 2 Mar 2027 · All ages★ 4.84 (25)7h–9hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 568per person
Italian Pizza & Focaccia Class: Make & Eat with Locals
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Italian Pizza & Focaccia Class: Make & Eat with LocalsMake homemade pizza and focaccia using a 7-year-old sourdough starter, then eat everything you cook with wine and tiramisu included. 3 hours with a local family in Italy.Tue, Thu and Fri · 18:30 · From age 6★ 5.00 (24)3hEN · DE · PT · IT +2✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Luzern Walking Tour and Lake Cruise: Chapel Bridge Highlights
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Luzern Walking Tour and Lake Cruise: Chapel Bridge HighlightsSmall-group guided tour from Basel to Luzern by train with walking tour of Chapel Bridge, Old Town and Lake Lucerne cruise included.Every day · 08:45 · All ages★ 4.30 (23)7h–9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 520per person
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne tour from Basel: Cogwheel railway
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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne tour from Basel: Cogwheel railwayFrom Basel, ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mt. Pilatus summit, float in a dragon cable car over Lucerne, then cruise the lake.Every day · 09:30, 10:45 and 12:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.76 (21)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 751per person
Basel Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Business Car
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Basel Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Business CarPrivate Mercedes-Benz E-Class transfer from Basel Airport to your hotel with airport meet-and-greet and 60 minutes waiting time for a smooth arrival.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 4.21 (19)10m–20m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour from Basel
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Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour from BaselDay trip from Basel to Zermatt and Gornergrat with a local guide, ascending by train to 3,089 m for views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa.Every day · 08:30 · All ages★ 4.56 (18)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 609per person
Basel photography tour with local: Iconic landmarks
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Basel photography tour with local: Iconic landmarksWalk Basel's most photogenic spots with a local guide in 90 minutes, from the Kunsthalle's modern lines to the Town Hall's ornate red facade, ending at the Minster.Every day · 11:00, 14:30 and 17:30 · All ages★ 4.71 (14)1h 30mEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 134per person
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
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Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from BaselPrivate guided tour from Basel to Mount Titlis with train travel, all entrance fees and a Swiss guide in English, French or German.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (10)9hEN · DE · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 779per person
Basel to Zurich: Private Transfer & 3-Hour Sightseeing Stops
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Basel to Zurich: Private Transfer & 3-Hour Sightseeing StopsPrivate transfer Basel to Zurich with 3 hours of sightseeing stops in Muttenz and Wettingen. Hotel pickup, English-speaking driver, bottled water included. 1-14 passengers.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 3.80 (10)4h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 339per person
Make Italian Lasagna in Italy: Hands-on cooking class with wine
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Make Italian Lasagna in Italy: Hands-on cooking class with wineLearn to make authentic lasagna Bolognese from scratch in a three-hour hands-on cooking class in Italy, then enjoy your homemade dish paired with Italian and Swiss wines.Tue and Thu · 18:30 · From age 6★ 5.00 (9)3hEN · DE · PT · IT +2✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour from Basel
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Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour from BaselScale Europe's highest railway station from Basel with a local guide, riding the Eiger Express and the Jungfrau line through glacial lakes and Alpine.Every day · 08:30 · All ages★ 4.50 (8)11hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 720per person
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