Top Basel Full-day Tours

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.

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,’ pass wide valleys, mountain gorges, and wooden villages, and enjoy a 3-course lunch at your seat. Round-trip travel from Basel included.

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.

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.

Lucerne, located in central Switzerland and sited on lake Lucerne, is embedded with a spectacular mountain panorama. The town is a "must see" destination in Switzerland with it's attractions like the wooden chapel bridge. Spend your time on this guided tour in the old town, the world most known attractions and on a lake boat cruise.  Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, 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.

Mount Pilatus is a mountain massiv with several peaks, overlooking Lucerne. The top can be reached with the Pilatus Railway, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, from Alpnachstad, operating from May to November (depending on snow conditions) and the whole year with the aerial panorama gondolas and aerial cableways from Kriens. The classical  "Golden Round Trip" involves taking the lake boat from Luzern across to Alpnachstad, going up by the coghwheel railway and returning down on the aerial cableways and panorama gondolas to Kriens, from where the bus takes you back to Luzern. 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.

If you want to see Zurich but have only half a day free, this guided city tour with transport from Basel is the answer. With several different itinerary options to choose from, the experience lets you focus your time on the sights that interest you most. Perhaps you'll learn about Albert Einstein on a downtown walk around Zurich, or check out the city's legendary coffee houses and chocolates on a candy-focused tour. The trip also includes a Basel hotel pickup and drop-off service by luxury minivan.

See the best of the Mt. Rigi region without the hassle of planning on this comprehensive day tour. Enjoy the luxury of having a private guide just to yourself, with a convenient meeting at your hotel. Get access to incredible views by traveling on a mix of trains, a boat, and a cogwheel railway. Enjoy a cruise along Lake Lucerne, visit Viznau, and go to the scenic Arth-Goldau.

Experience Germany’s largest theme park with a full-day trip to Europa-Park from Basel, and explore 14 European countries from Austria to Russia. Enjoy the trip hassle-free in an air-conditioned minivan with onboard wifi, then see the park at your own pace. Board the alpine Matterhorn Blitz ride through the mountains, speed down a metal bobsledding run and hold on tight as the wooden Timburcoaster hits speeds of 60mph (100kph). Travel through themed areas that celebrate each of the country’s foods, architecture and cultures before returning to Basel.

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.

A must for a visit in Switzerland is Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousander peaks Jungfrau and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level. It’s part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, belonging to the Unesco world heritage site. A aerial cableway and a coghwheel train connects the Jungfraujoch with Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Since 1912, this fantastic glacier world is accessible by coghwheel train. The tour begins with the travel from your starting point by train to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where the Jungfrau railway line starts. It is a varied tour with a constantly changing landscape up to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe with the highest train station in Europe. At the Top of Europe, your guide will take you on a tour through the attractions like the Sphinx terrace, the viewing platform, the Alpine sensation exhibition and the Ice cave. The building include several panoramic restaurants and shops.

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.

Visit Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, the striking hilltop castle nestled in the Alsace wine region, on a day trip from Basel. Making the trip north easy, the excursion includes door-to-door transport from your hotel plus castle entrance fees to save time when you arrive. Once there, you’ll explore the fortress at your own pace, discovering its history-steeped towers and soaking up sweeping views over the Rhine River and Black Forest.

A unique opportunity to discover Freiburg and the Black Forest in the most comfortable way. Visit this charming and lovely town at your own pace, enjoy the breathtaking panorama from the panoramic road, cross the lovely villages & discover the traditions and history of the southwestern German culture.

From Basel, we propose you today a beautiful tour with a local expert, explaining you everything about the history of Alsace, the traditions and all the cultural aspects of this beautiful area of France. You will visit Colmar but as well the beautiful villages of Eguisheim (Classified one of the most splendid village of France) and Riquewihr (which did inspire the decorum of the fairy tale ‘’The Beauty and the Beast’’ by Disney). At your own pace, you will discover many gems hidden along the scenic & panoramic wine road. A fantastic way to discover the most gorgeous area in the most professional and friendly manner, within the advantage of a comfortable and modern private minivan. The idea today is to go where the others do not go, to show you the key sights, as well as the lesser known places off the beaten track. Please note that this tour is reserved only for your own party. Ask your driver at the beginning of the tour, it could be easily customized according to your own wishes.

The Rigi (or Mount Rigi; also known as Queen of the Mountains) is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in Central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different lakes and a stunning view to the alps. The classic round tour from Lucerne starts with a boat ride on lake Lucerne, the coghwheel train to Rigi Kulm and the return travel via Arth-Goldau to Lucerne by train. 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.

A true treat for the senses, this cheese and chocolate escapade lifts the curtain on the backstage world of cheese and chocolate production in Switzerland. Our adventure begins in the medieval village of Gruyères, famed for the nutty, semi-hard cheese which shares its name. Discover ramshackle 15th century homes, meandering cobblestone alleys, and one of Switzerland's crowning glorie: the magnificent Castle of Gruyères. Treat your tastebuds at a local dairy, where highly-skilled cheesemakers will teach us how to make Gruyeres. Sample the iconic cheese fresh from the wheel, and discover the rich history behind the recipe. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the legendary Caillier Factory, the birthplace of Swiss chocolate. Discover why Callier chocolate is considered the creamiest in Europe, and watch chocolatiers practicing their art.

The Wine Route is a popular tourist area, and has become one of the jewels of Alsace. It winds for 170 km from north to south of the region and crosses 70 wine villages reputed to be the most beautiful villages in Alsace. Many visitors marvel at the fortified towns and villages of Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, Andlau, Obernai ...

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, 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.

If you in Basel and fancy a trip north to Germany`s highest waterfall and see the iconic Black Forest, this is the trip for you. We will cross the border and then cross the border into Germany and drive to up to Triberg and the tallest falls. We will be checking out the local culture and no doubt sampling some local food and for sure sampling some Black Forest gateaux !!

Set in the foothills of the epic Jura Mountains, the region of Neuchâtel offers visitors a heady combination of Medieval architecture, world-famous wine, and Alpine scenery. Our adventure will take us to the heart of Neuchâtel Old Town, where we will discover the ancient Neuchâtel castle, whose main tower delights with views across the Alps. Satisfy your inner sommelier at a local vineyard, and scratch beneath the surface of the region’s wine scene as we head underground to the working cellars. Sample a banquet of local specialties, ranging from dry whites to full-bodied reds, and learn about the tipples from a regional wine expert.

Take a break from the bustling streets of Basel and enjoy an unforgettable day in the Bernese Alps with a private tour of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Visit the summit of Schlithorn, famous for its with its panoramic revolving restaurant featured in the 1969 James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Enjoy a James Bond movie exhibition and experience the "James Bond thrill walk" on the summit, while also taking in fantastic panoramas of the Swiss Alps.

Our Dijon & Beaune’s Truffle Escapade immerses you in the culture, history, and cuisine of the stunning Burgundy region. Explore the city of Dijon, with its elegant medieval streets and gothic architecture, before creating your own Dijon mustard at the 200 year old Fallot Mustard Mill. Journey back in time at the epic Hospices de Beaune, as you wander through the 15th century wards and pharmacy. Top off your adventure with a lesson in truffle hunting, and sample some of the finest produce in Burgundy.

From Basel, a 45 minutes drive will lead you to the "Hartsmannwillerkopf", homeplace of a 11 months fights during WWI. After some orientation & history, you will have plenty of time to walk at your own pace through the battlefield, former trenches and authentic army positions. Then you will enjoy a beautiful ride on the famous « route des crètes », a top panoramic road standing on all the submits of the Vosges mountains, offering you on a clear day a spectacular view from the Black Forest up to the Alps mountains. We'll make a stop in a traditional farm for a lunch on your own. The afternoon will be spent in Turkheim, to visit the museum dedicated to the fights of the liberation of Colmar. Afterward, before coming back to Basel with the most fantastic memories, we will make a large stop at the american memorial of Sigolsheim, homeplace of the raging battle for the pocket of Colmar during the winter 1944-1945, you will discover the former maginot line.