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Stories of Basel's Old Town
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4.4 (190)

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 –...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (190)
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$31
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel
4.8 (103)

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

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (103)
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$434
Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour
4.5 (187)

Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

History, art, treats, and pastries are waiting for you in Basel. Our Basel tasting tour offers the opportunity of a lifetime to discover significant places...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (187)
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$114
Discover Basel's Charm: Exclusive Private Walking Tour
4.9 (20)

Discover Basel's Charm: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

Embark on an immersive journey through the cultural heart of Basel with our exclusive 3-4 hour private walking city tour. Led by a knowledgeable local...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (20)
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$135
Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
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Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

Basel Old Town tour with chocolate tastings in local confiseries – history meets sweet delight! Discover the timeless charm of Basel’s Old Town on a...

2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (40)
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$108
Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems
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Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems

Small group option is up to 10 persons. Private option includes as well the pick up from your accommodation if needed. Explore Basel with a...

2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (32)
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$69
Explore Basel in 60 minutes with a Local
4.7 (27)

Explore Basel in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Basel. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (27)
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$98
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Basel
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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Basel

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$449
Basel City Tour: The Essentials
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Basel City Tour: The Essentials

Discover the heart of Basel in just 2 hours with our Basel City Tour: The Essentials! Explore iconic spots like the vibrant Marktplatz and stunning...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$44
Luzern Small Group Walking Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel
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Luzern Small Group Walking Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel

Embark on an exclusive small-group journey from Basel to Luzern by train. Immerse yourself in the city's charm with a guided walking tour through its...

7 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (21)
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$440
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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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. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or...

2 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (91)
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$41
The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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? Explore at your own pace with...

60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (34)
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$15
Basel Historical Old Town Tour
4.3 (116)

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. With your...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (116)
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$25
Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Basel
4.8 (17)

Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Basel

Combining captivating Alpine landscapes with wondrous Swiss history and charming culture, this adventure-filled, tour delves into the very best aspects of Switzerland. Starting in the...

10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (17)
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$616
From Basel: Colmar Christmas Market & Wine Tasting Small Group
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Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (4)

From Basel: Colmar Christmas Market & Wine Tasting Small Group

From 25th November to 29th December 2025 (afternoons only) embark on a private day trip to Colmar with a local guide and experience the magic...

6 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$262
Luzern Private Day Trip incl. Lake Cruise from Basel
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Luzern Private Day Trip incl. Lake Cruise from Basel

Embark on a seamless Swiss adventure with our private tour from Basel to Luzern. Begin your journey by train as you traverse scenic landscapes to...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (6)
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$347
Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
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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...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (35)
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$53
Discover Basel’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
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Discover Basel’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Join a Local for a 90-minute photogenic journey through Basel, exploring picturesque highlights and gaining cultural insights. Navigate from the iconic Kunsthalle Basel capturing its...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$123
Alsace's Villages, Colmar and Castle Private Car Tour for 1-6
5.0 (8)

Alsace's Villages, Colmar and Castle Private Car Tour for 1-6

Explore the picturesque villages, city of Colmar and a unique Castle of Alsace, France, just an hour from Basel. This private tour takes you through...

9 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$748
Basel: Self Guided FoodTour
4.0 (20)

Basel: Self Guided FoodTour

This food tour will take you to places that are a little bit different. The tour, which lasts around three hours, will take you away...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (20)
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$49

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Our guide Nico, was very...
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Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems
Susan_D, Sep 2026
Our guide Nico, was very...
Our guide Nico, was very knowledgeable around Basel & Swiss history. We have learned a lot about the city & it’s architecture. I can highly recommend Nico & this tour. Well done Nico
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An excellent walking tour of Basel
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Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Alan_W, Sep 2026
An excellent walking tour of Basel
The Walking Tour gives a very good impression of Basel old town. Our guide Paula was excellent, and made the tour very interesting.
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Great varied walk and delicious experience!
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Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour
202karinv, Sep 2026
Great varied walk and delicious experience!
Great varied walk and delicious experience! Wonderful
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Cheese and chocolate
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Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour
beckybL792NU, Sep 2026
Cheese and chocolate
Delicious selection of cheeses and chocolates and informative about each one
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Amazing Basel Tour
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Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Sue B, Sep 2026
Amazing Basel Tour
Our tour of Basel was fantastic. Our tour guide, Paola, was friendly, knowledgeable and conducted a tour that was perfect for our group. I highly recommend it!
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A pleasant and informative introduction to Basel
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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Leo_R, Sep 2026
A pleasant and informative introduction to Basel
Rahel was an exceptional guide and we had an enjoyable and informative tour. She provided a great introduction to Basel and is very pleasant and personable.
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Informative and Tasty Tour of Basel
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Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
Rodney_W, Sep 2026
Informative and Tasty Tour of Basel
Great tour of Old Basel and the chocolate shops are delightful. Our guide, George, was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Basel and Chocolate Experiences
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Basel City Tour: The Essentials
Trail53939603903, Sep 2026
Basel and Chocolate Experiences
The tour of Old Basel was terrific. The three chocolate shops were delightful, and our tour guide, George, was excellent.
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Excellent!
New York City
Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Scott_A, Aug 2026
Excellent!
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and catered the tour to our personal preferences. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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The Sweetest Way to See Basel! 🍫🇨🇭
New York City
Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
Renee_J, Aug 2026
The Sweetest Way to See Basel! 🍫🇨🇭
Such a fun way to experience Basel! I loved walking through the city while learning about its history and, of course, tasting delicious Swiss chocolate along the way. The tour was interesting, relaxed, and a perfect way to spend a beautiful afternoon in Switzerland. 🇨🇭🍫
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Great intro into Basel sights and culture
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Stories of Basel’s Old Town
Matt_M, Aug 2026
Great intro into Basel sights and culture
Great intro into Basel sights and culture. Fun and insightful tour. Recommended for those new to Basel.
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Great tour
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Basel Historical Old Town Tour
phil297, Aug 2026
Great tour
Salma was very good. Friendly and enthusiastic!
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Basel private walking tour
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Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems
Karen_W, Aug 2026
Basel private walking tour
Juliana was very personable and knowledgeable. Gave us a nice overview of history, culture and architecture of Basel. We did this tour on our first afternoon in Basel. She was helpful in orienting us as a well as offering suggestions for dining and museums to visit making the rest of our stay more enjoyable.
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Great tour!
New York City
Basel Historical Old Town Tour
Crestdestinations, Aug 2026
Great tour!
Salma was super informative! She catered to what we wanted to see and gave us great information about the city and places to eat!! This was a great introduction to the city to start our vacation!!
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Worth going!
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Basel City Tour: The Essentials
Michelle_M, Aug 2026
Worth going!
Very informative tour about the city of Basel. Juliana our guide was a great guide and I learned a lot about the history of the city and the importance of art.
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Booking was easy, guide...
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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel
Jim_S, Jun 2026
Booking was easy, guide...
Booking was easy, guide was great and the experience was wonderful. A long full day and our guide held us together.
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