Things to do in Basel-Stadt

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

P951
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

P2,283
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

P34,701
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

P1,545
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

P1,979
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

P1,522
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

P1,141
per adult
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

P2,950
per adult
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour
Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?

Basel: Fancy a 60-minute bike tour through 3 countries?

P1,674
per adult
Basel: Fancy a 60-minute bike tour through 3 countries?
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Basel Zoo

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Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
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Where to stay in Basel-Stadt

Find the best Basel-Stadt areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Basel City Centre

Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

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Old Town

Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

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Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain

Altstadt Grossbasel

Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Sankt Alban

If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.