Top Basel Historical Tours

See the sights of Basel by City Sightseeing bus, and hop on and off around town to visit the landmarks, museums, and attractions that interest you most. The perfect way to sightsee at your own pace, the bus tour follows a route around the city center, passing the Kaserne Cultural Centre, the Roche Tower, and even the Stücki Shoppingcenter. You’ll learn about each site from the audio commentary as you ride around town.

Enjoy the Swiss mountains and lakeside views on a day trip from Basel to Lucerne. With a private guide, you’ll travel by train to the idyllic lake city that’s loved for its alpine scenery. Take an hour-long cruise around Lake Lucerne, then travel up the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to the peak of Mt. Pilatus. After some time to explore the summit, you’ll return to Basel, enjoying gondola, bus, and train rides along the way.

This experience is provided by a private Local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Basel? Challenge accepted! Discover Basel during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at St. Albans Tor and will go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Basel special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Gain a comprehensive overview of one of Switzerland’s must-see cities one this full-day tour to Lucerne from Basel. Start off on a walking tour of the old town, taking in sights such as the Chapel Bridge and city walls, and learn more about its history from your local guide. Afterwards, unwind on a Lake Lucerne boat cruise, soaking up Alpine panoramas before heading back to Basel on your included train ticket.

Explore Basel’s historic Old Town, hear stories from the dim and distant past and discover what makes the city special on this 2-hour Basel walking tour. Follow a guide through Basel’s pretty Old Town and gain insight into its 15th-century history. Take in top city attractions such as Basel Minster, the Barfüsserkirche, City Hall, the Museum der Kulturen and Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, admire the city’s bold and modern architecture, and see how the centuries have shaped the Basel of today.

Explore the cultural capital of Switzerland with a private tour of the Basel city highlights. Skip the hassle of navigating the city streets on your own and follow your guide as you explore the Kleinbasel district along the Rhine River and the old buildings and narrow alleyways of Grossbasel. You’ll learn about the history and culture of this city from you guide and get ideas where to dine and what to do with your remaining time in Basel.

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 guide, you will discover the historic city center and have the chance to stroll through some of the oldest and best-loved buildings in Europe. Climb to the top of the iconic Basel Münster cathedral, where you will enjoy stunning views over the city skyline. Visit the Opera House, and take in the fantastic art on display throughout the city. Sample authentic Swiss sweets, and hear about how the small city rose from rags to riches, to become one of Europe’s favorite historic destinations.

With this private transfer service you meet your driver at Basel Airport (BSL EuroAirport), Hotel or harbor (pls let us know which of the 3 ports you will be arriving), and relax on the journey to your hotel, private residence, Airport or any other destination. These private vehicles can accommodate up to 4 passengers. Choose your drop-off in any of these cities: Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Davos, Lugano, Lausanne, Interlaken and Engelberg

There’s a lot to see in Alsace, so leave the itinerary to an expert with this private wine tour from Basel. Offering a half- or full-day trip with a personal touch, the experience is planned around you, but typically includes visits to a selection of family-owned wineries in the Alsace or Baden-Württemberg regions. You’ll learn about viticulture, have time for questions, and, of course, taste prestigious wine as you go.

Basel is Switzerland’s third largest city and known for its atmospheric Old Town, thriving art scene, and views of the Rhine River. This express tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time. Get to know the city in just one hour with a local guide to show you all the most memorable monuments, as well as offering advice on where to eat, drink, or shop in the city. See the Rathaus, the Minster Church, the Les Trois Rois bar, and more.

Take one of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys on a private full-day Glacier Express train tour from Basel. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the mountain-ringed town of Chur, and then settle into the world-famous Glacier Express. Travel through what’s known as Switzerland’s ‘Grand Canyon,’ passing wide valleys, mountain gorges, and wooden villages. Round-trip travel from Basel included.

Swap the bustling city for an Alpine adventure on this full-day tour to Zermatt from Basel. See traditional Swiss chalets as you explore the mountaintop town, then ascend to the Gornergrat Ridge by cog railway for views of the iconic Matterhorn and beyond. Benefit from your local guide’s insider knowledge and avoid hidden costs with your train pass included in the price.

Reaching the 11,000 foot-tall peak at Jungfraujoch, known as the “Top of Europe,” is no easy feat, even with the help of cable cars and railways. Streamline your ascent—and make the most of your time—on this full-day private trip to Jungfraujoch from Basel, including tours of two mountain towns along the way.

Experience Pilatus’s famous Golden Round Trip on this full-day tour from Basel. Start off on a cruise across Lake Lucerne, then embark for a ride on Europe’s highest cogwheel railway. At the top, soak up sweeping panoramas of the Alpine landscape before descending via cable car. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide throughout and avoid hidden costs with all transportation—including your train return to Basel—covered.

Explore a landscape of rock and ice on a private tour from Basel to Mount Titlis, traveling by scenic train and an innovative rotating gondola. Since a personal guide will coordinate the transportation—including multiple trains and the gondola—you’ll be free to enjoy the dramatic scenery. The day is yours to customize: Try local specialties in a restaurant with panoramic windows, play in the snow, and more.

This tour will take you to “The Top of Europe”, as you scale the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch. This epic viewing platform offers unrivaled views of the Swiss Alps and access to world-class hiking trails. On the way down, you will discover the thundering Staubbach Falls, the pretty town of Wengen, and learn about the history and culture which define the Jungfrau region. Last but not least you will have the chance to explore bustling Interlaken, which was nicknamed “the pearl of the Alps” for its elegant architecture and stunning mountain views and enjoy Swiss chocolate locally produced.

This tour is a mix of entertainment and culture, history and the present. I offer personal service and respond to customer requests. I am happy to adapt my tour individually depending on your interests. Questions are allowed and welcome.

Book a seat on the Glacier Express and experience one of the world’s most spectacular mountain train journeys, minus the stress. This self-guided option includes your round-trip ticket between Chur and Brig or Bern, plus a travel booklet to help you reach the start point. With less time spent on logistics, you can turn your attention to the sights; Oberalp Pass and Andermatt are two of the highlights.

With medieval architecture and spectacular Alpine scenery, Lucerne is the perfect day trip from nearby Basel—but organising public transport to make the most of your trip can be a challenge. On this private city tour, explore Lucerne and Lake Lucerne by boat, bus, and train with all your travel tickets from Basel included, and reach top attractions including the Chapel Bridge and the Lion of Lucerne with ease.

Basel is a multicultural city, cheerful, innovative and open to the world. It is also known as the Swiss capital of culture. This Rhine Rivershore city has over 2000 years of history, due to its central position between France, Germany and Switzerland. It’s wonderful city center is one of the best preserved in Europe. Come with us on a time travel through a city conscient of its traditions but also very open to the modern age – Making Basel truly a special city. It is also a city of art, with over 40 museums, and of students, by being the oldest University town in Switzerland.Let us take you on a walk to discover some of the famous sites in the city center, and make you fall in love with Basel. You will see: * Tinguely Fountain * Elisabethenkirche * Rittergasse * Münster Cathedral * Münster Pfalz * Mittlere Bridge * Rathaus (city hall) * Blue and White Houses * MarktPlatz * Barfüsserplatz

Discover Medieval towns, artisan cheese, and stunning Alpine scenery as you journey to the heart of the Lucerne region. Learn about the people behind Lucerne’s Medieval old town, and sample some of Switzerland’s most authentic cheese, crafted on-site at Engelberg Abbey. Glide to the top of Mount Titlis via cable cart, and lose yourself in a word of glacial caves, sky-high suspension bridges, and stunning Alpine wilderness.

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 8 people. Discover the historical side of Basel with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Basel. Our excursion starts at the Marktplatz. Learn about how the city has grown and changed over time. From visiting the churches to discovering the history behind the red city hall or even about the oldest bridge in town, discover unique sites that your ordinary tourist tour won’t show you. We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you want to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

This tour allows customers arriving from Basel by River boat, several options to choose from when visiting Switzerland. Choose from Zurich, Switzerland`s busiest city, the capital Bern, the gem of Luzern and even Basel on the Rhine itself. Basel will involve the old town and the cathedral, Luzern the wooden bridge and the Lion Monument, Zurich the Frauen and Gross Munster and Bern the clocktower and the Bear Enclosure. Or go via nature and visit Mount Pilatus and the Lake Luzern region, the Bernese Oberland and Interlakien, Lauterbrunnedn or Grindelwald, the Rhinefalls or other stunning nature spots in Switzerland. There are several to choose from. The idea is that you can select where you want to visit or perhaps think of extending your trip by few days. Feel free to get in touch and discuss your trip.

To see the Matterhorn live - it's a must for every Switzerland traveller. Visit the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical chalet style, surrounded by high alpine peaks, the Matterhorn in face all the time.  With your tourguide you discover the old part of Zermatt and the Gornergrat mountain, from where you will have all this "postcard" views to the Matterhorn.  Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.