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#1Glacier Express 1-day-tour with private tourguide from Basel

Meet your tour guide at your per-arranged time in the lobby of your hotel. Toigether with your tourguide you will tranfer to the train station in Basel. You ...

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$525
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Glacier Express 1-day-tour with private tourguide from Basel

#2Lucerne city tour & lake boat cruise - starts in Basel

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at your hotel and make your way to the train station in Basel. An intercity train will take you within one hour into ce...

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$386
per traveler
Lucerne city tour & lake boat cruise - starts in Basel

#3Mount Titlis day tour from Basel

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at the hotel and make your way together to the train station in Basel. An intercity train will take you within 50 minut...

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$481
per traveler
Mount Titlis day tour from Basel

#4Zermatt & Gornergrat (Matterhorn area) from Basel

You will start the tour by meeting your tourguide at your hotel and make your way to the trainstatin in Basel. From there, an intercity train takes you withi...

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$523
per traveler
Zermatt & Gornergrat (Matterhorn area) from Basel

#5Zürich city - full day tour from Basel

You will meet your and together you'll transfer to Basel train station, where you will board an intercity train, which will take you within 50 minutes to Zür...

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$342
per traveler
Zürich city - full day tour from Basel

#6Schilthorn - 007-James Bond world - from Basel

You will meet your tourguide in the lobby of your hotel and together, you will make your way to the train station in Basel. An intercity train will take you ...

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$458
per traveler
Schilthorn - 007-James Bond world - from Basel

#7Mount Rigi round tour & lake boat cruise from Basel

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at your hotel and make your way to the train station in Basel. From there, an intercity train will take you within one ...

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$363
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Mount Rigi round tour & lake boat cruise from Basel

#8Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Basel

Your tour guide will await you at your hotel and together you will transfer to Basel trainstation. There you will board an intercity train, which takes you w...

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$242
per traveler
Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Basel

#9Jungfraujoch day tour with private tourguide - from Basel

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at the hotel and make your way together to the train station in Basel. An intercity train takes you within 2 hours to I...

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$675
per traveler
Jungfraujoch day tour with private tourguide - from Basel

#10Basel city tour - 4 hours - with private tour guide

Your tour guide will await you at your hotel or at the river cruise terminal. Together you will make your way into the city center and start with a visit of ...

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$226
per traveler
Basel city tour - 4 hours - with private tour guide

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Things To Do In Basel

Next stop: Basel! You're about to set course in a new direction. Perpetually prepared for imaginative ways to get inspired and have an enlightening experience, you're eager to investigate new territory like a pro. Find and book your activities today, and the only thing left to do is pack your luggage and prepare to have fun, because Expedia can hook you up with loads of things to do.

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  • Basel is a favorite among inquisitive minds similar to you. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for the next vacation to the area to learn about local history and participate in the best activities. The top things to do can get the enthusiasm of even seasoned travelers, and it's not hard to see why. Our list includes a wide array of historically based outings and excitement. With Basel Region Sightseeing Helicopter Flight, there are tons of opportunities at your fingertips when you peruse the list of activities here at Expedia.

It takes an expert itinerary to fully explore Basel, particularly when you want to schedule in plenty of local cuisine and entertainment. And we realize you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're ready to get out and take it all in. You need to scope out the best activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighborhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our activities are the ideal way to organize your getaway. Book professionally led tours on Expedia, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.

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