

Things to do in Basel
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Basel?
Outty ranks 120 bookable experiences in Basel, Switzerland. The highest scoring is Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour at 77 out of 100, followed by Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour), Stories of Basel's Old Town, Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel. Prices start at $2 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 120
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $2 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Most Popular in Basel
The experiences travelers book most right now.

Last Minute in Basel
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Stories of Basel's Old Town

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

City tour Basel (walking tour)
Family Friendly in Basel
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Homemade Italian Pizza & Focaccia Experience with a Local Family

Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Fun track game at Christmas markets in Basel

Secrets of Basel: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Basel to Zürich or Luzern Private Transfer for 1-4 passengers
Food & Drink in Basel
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

Basel Private & Small Group City Tour: Highlights And Hidden Gems

Homemade Italian Pizza & Focaccia Experience with a Local Family

Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour
Culture & History in Basel
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Stories of Basel's Old Town

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

City tour Basel (walking tour)
Outdoors in Basel
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

From Basel: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small Group

From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

The natural wonders of Switzerland: private tour from Basel (1 day)

Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Tour from Basel

Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour
Nightlife in Basel
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

Basel City Tour: The Essentials

Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Tour from Basel

Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Basel

Private Full-Day Tour to Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Mürren from Basel
Planning questions about Basel
- What are the best things to do in Basel?
- Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour is the highest ranked experience in Basel, scoring 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 76 traveler reviews. Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour), Stories of Basel's Old Town, Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel, Basel Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide round out the top five. Outty ranks 120 bookable experiences in Basel, Switzerland, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Basel cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Basel is $55 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $2 on City tour Basel (walking tour). Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Basel for today?
- Yes. 120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Basel currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Basel good for families?
- Yes. 7 of the experiences we rank in Basel are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Basel?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Basel?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Basel?
- 119 of the 120 experiences we rank in Basel offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Basel gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Basel so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.