Things to do in Basel-Stadt

Activities, attractions and tours

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Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

P2,288
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

P953
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

P1,983
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

P1,144
per adult
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

P7,589
per adult
Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

P1,255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

P2,954
per adult
Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour
City guide

City tour Basel (walking tour)

P1,830
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?

Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?

P1,678
per adult
Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?
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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 946 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Switzerland: Private Nature Safari with a Local Guide. Discover the Alps, l...

Switzerland: Private Nature Safari with a Local Guide. Discover the Alps, l...

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,569 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,298 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Walking Tour with the Night Watchman

Walking Tour with the Night Watchman

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,135 per adult
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Water activities

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Freiburg and Basel: Rafting Tour on the River Rhine

Freiburg and Basel: Rafting Tour on the River Rhine

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is P 2,440 per adult
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What to do in Basel-Stadt

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Marktplatz

9.0/5 (1,102 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Where to stay in Basel-Stadt

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

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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Altstadt Grossbasel

Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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 Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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.