Basel

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Basel is situated in the heart of Europe, on both sides of the Rhine River. The city is the center of the idyllic border triangle of France, Germany, and Switzerland, nestled between the Swiss Jura, Germany's Black Forest and the Vosges in Alsace. Describing Basel in one word is not easy. Sometimes known as the cultural capital of Switzerland or as a university city, Basel boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, leisure, and enjoyment experiences. This traditional tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Basel as well as visitors who already know the city but want to learn more. During the 2-hour walk you will follow the traces of a very eventful past, from the tranquil Tinguely Fountain to Cathedral Hill, the town hall, and through the winding streets of the well-preserved old town. In addition to the public city tour, many other interesting, exciting, and thematic tours are offered.

Discover 2000 years of history in Basel on a sightseeing bus tour. Visit historical places and buildings in and around the center of the city. Learn about famous people and exciting facts about art, architecture, economy, politics, and the development of Basel from an audio guide. Enjoy 12 bus stops spread across the city center. See the Tinguely Fountain, Spalenberg, Spalentor, Town Hall, St. Johannstor, Novartis Campus, Dreiländereck, Stücki Park, Musical Theatre, Roche Tower, Tinguely Museum, City Wall, Paper Mill Museum, Art Museum, Basel Cathedral, and Elisabethenkirche. Listen to stories about Christoph Merian, Sheik Ibrahim, BIZ, Baumgartner, Zoo, Synagogue, Anne Frank, Bernoulli, Paracelsus, Hermann Hesse, C.G. Jung, Theodor Herzl, Johann Peter Hebel, Wolfgang Goethe, Herzog & De Meuron, Novartis, Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, Lenin, Jean-Tinguely, and more.

Explore the beauty of Switzerland with a Swiss Travel Pass Flex available for 3, 4, 6, 8 and 15 flexible days within 1 month. The freely selectable travel days can be activated and changed on www.activateyourpass.com at any time. You will receive the login information by e-mail after your purchase. The pass offers hassle-free and unlimited travel throughout Switzerland on the Swiss Travel System, buses, and public boats as well as unlimited public transport in cities, discounts on many mountain excursions and free entrance to over 500 museums across the country on the validated days. You can use the pass on the panoramic routes however, seat reservations are mandatory. Children under 6 years old travel free. Children aged 6 and under 16 years when accompanied by at least one parent (holding Swiss Travel Pass) travel for free with the Swiss Family card.

Visit the charming old town of Lucerne on this day-long excursion. Enjoy a scenic drive along the picturesque shores of Lake Lucerne, also known as the Lake of the Four Cantons, as you make your way to this historic and charming destination. There you will take a small guided tour of the most important sights in the city such as the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and the concert and congress centers. After this, you will have 6 hours to yourself, in order to explore this town, its culture, and traditions, on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus, the museum of transport and communication, or the Rosengart Museum, housing works by Picasso and Paul Klee or download the "Best of Lucerne" audioguide on your device to discover the city’s main attractions and rich history. Take a boat trip on beautiful Lake Lucerne, or ride on the City-Train, a road train taking you around the city in 40 minutes (April to October). The picturesque back-streets and alleyways of the old town would entice anyone into strolling down them, to explore their hidden charms. Do a bit of shopping in unique surroundings. Enjoy a relaxing day out from Zürich to Lucerne.

Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese. Learn from a cheese sommelier to cherish the mild and strong flavors of young and aged Basel’s cheese. Try the country's pride called Gruyère AOP cheese, including other famous cheeses in Switzerland. By the end of the cheese tasting, you will admire the natural taste of cheese, free from preservatives, food colorings, and flavor enhancers.

Enjoy the fastest and most comfortable shuttle service to travel from Basel Euro Airport to Freiburg Central Bus Station or vice versa provided by Freiburger Reisedienst Travel to your preferred destination in only 55 minutes in a hassle-free manner with our modern buses and professional staffs to help you on board. We provide this shuttle service on a daily basis and run several times a day to offer the smoothest bus service before and after your flight. Your ticket is also valid up to 24 hours on the day booked. Relax from the comfort of your seat during the journey, simply regain time for yourself to fine-tune your travel plans. Wider seats are also available on board. Our buses are equipped with a cooling ventilation, a toilet and power supply at every seat. Snacks & drinks and magazines are also provided to support your most convenient transfer.

Awaken your sweet tooth in a city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives. On this tour, be blown away by the historical significance of the development of the Swiss chocolate industry and understand how Switzerland was able to gain a spot on the list of the best chocolates in the world. To fully appreciate the detailed process of chocolate making, taste some mouthwatering truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, or chocolate almonds. The mater chocolate sommelier will make you travel through the ages of chocolate, how it developed through the centuries, and its humble beginning in South America, along with the journey it took to reach Switzerland. Explore how important figures such as Cailler, Lindt, Peter, and Nestle shaped the industry. Tasting a mixture of truffles, and chocolate as you delve into the world of Grand Cru chocolate.

Explore the exciting world of Switzerland’s oldest biscuit manufactory and gain an insight into the 270-year history of Jakob’s Basler Leckerly and the story behind the Basler Läckerli. The guided tour lasts about 60 minutes and includes a trip back in time tracing the evolution of the Basler Läckerli, a tour of the manufactory and a chance to sample Läckerli recipes from three centuries. Jakob’s Basler Leckerly – with the legal name «Karl Jakob Nachf. von JJ Steiger sel. Erben AG» is today the oldest independent company in Basel. The basis of the unique reputation and great appreciation of the Basel family business lies in the tireless pursuit of perfection. This basic attitude is manifested in four basic pillars that have always embodied the way the manufactory thinks and works.

Transform the way you travel and make it as much about the people you meet as the places you see. Get a welcome to Basel from a local eager to share all the tips to help you make the most of your stay. Meet at your hotel or accommodation and get familiar with the neighborhood. Learn insider tips, such as the best places to eat, buy groceries and the easiest ways to get around. Alternatively, arrange to meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Hear about the top things to do, customized to your interests. By the end, you will feel more comfortable navigating the city with all the information you need.

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 that bring forth the signature tastes of Switzerland. Start the journey by admiring historical landmarks that have endured the test of time. Then, dive further into understanding culture by indulging yourself with cheeses and eventually appreciating the process of making Swiss AOP cheeses. We will also take you to chocolate and pastry shops selling notable chocolates and traditional Swiss spice biscuits. End the trip by embracing the natural flavors you can only taste in Switzerland. Our Discovery will let you travel back in time by exploring the historic city of Basel. The guide will lead you to museums with cultural artifacts and art collections you will only see in this city. Be amazed by the Munster Cathedral and the 500-year-old Roothus (Town Hall) that houses several unique paintings. Make a remarkable memory of observing the iconic Tinguely Fountain. in between seeing the remnants of the past, you will head directly to a traditional Swiss sweetshop to taste authentic treats in Switzerland. Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese. Learn from a somolier and master ager of cheese to cherish the mild and strong flavors of young and aged Basel’s cheese. Try the country's pride called Gruyère AOP cheese, including other famous cheeses in Switzerland such as Sbrinz, Appenzeller, Raclette, and Tête de. By the end of the cheese tasting, you will admire the natural taste of a cheese free from preservatives, food colorings, and flavor enhancers. Awaken your sweet tooth in this city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives. In this tour, you’ll be blown away by the historical significance of the development of the Swiss chocolate industry and understand how Switzerland was able to gain a spot on the list of the best cholates in the world. To fully appreciate the detailed process of chocolate making, taste some mouthwatering truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, or chocolate almonds. For your final stop, you will be guided to a local bakery to taste a traditional Swiss spice biscuit called Lackerli Patry. You’ll fall in love with the distinct heavenly flavor and texture of this 17th-century pastry with recipes that have been passed from generation to generation via oral or handwritten communication. Consider yourself lucky to experience a glimpse of Basel’s culture by tasting a local pastry that was formerly only produced in private households by housewives looking for an extra source of income.