Things to do in Basel-Stadt

Activities, attractions and tours

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Things to do

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

RM63
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

RM151
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

RM2,296
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

RM131
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

RM76
per adult
Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

RM237
per traveller
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat

Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat

RM418
per adult
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

RM181
per adult
Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel
Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?

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

RM111
per adult
Basel: Fancy a 60-minute bike tour through 3 countries?
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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 85 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 63 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 84 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 500 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
6.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 352 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
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 164 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 RM 75 per adult
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What to do in Basel-Stadt

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Photo by Basel Tourismus/ Jörg Hess
Open Photo by Basel Tourismus/ Jörg Hess

Basel Zoo

8.6/10 (264 reviews)
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 for the activities you enjoy most.
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Basel City Centre

Museums, art galleries and historical 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 travellers 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.

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain

Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Open Photo by Sissacher (page does not exist)

Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

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Birsfelden

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Basel

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Loerrach

A town nestled in a valley with red-roofed houses, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

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