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1 day · Basel itinerary

Basel in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Basel? Old Town and the Rhine. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Town
  2. 2Minster
  3. 3Rhine cruise
  4. 4Chocolate

Morning: the Old Town

The Minster and Marktplatz.

Midday: the river

A Rhine cruise.

Afternoon: chocolate

A Swiss chocolate tasting.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Basel — prices per person.

The natural wonders of Switzerland: private tour from Basel (1 day)
Basel
The natural wonders of Switzerland: private tour from Basel (1 day)
5.0(18)·8–9 hours
from$1,410/ person
via Viator
France & Switzerland - Private Trip to Colmar & Basel from Zurich
Zurich
France & Switzerland - Private Trip to Colmar & Basel from Zurich
5.0(12)·8 hours
from$1,625/ person
via Viator
Best of Bernese Oberland from Basel
Basel
Best of Bernese Oberland from Basel
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$1,174/ person
via Viator
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
Basel
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$778/ person
via Viator
From Basel: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small Group
Basel
From Basel: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small Group
4.9(30)·9–12 hours
from$327/ person
via Viator
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Basel
Basel
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Basel
4.9(20)·8 hours
from$726/ person
via Viator
Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
Basel
Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
4.9(34)·2–3 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Basel Old Town Walking Tour
Basel
Basel Old Town Walking Tour
4.9(17)·1h 30min–2h
from$43/ person
via Viator

Basel in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Basel in one day?
Yes — explore the Old Town and Minster, cruise the Rhine, and taste chocolate.
What is the best one-day tour in Basel?
An Old Town walking tour with a chocolate tasting is ideal.
Is one day enough in Basel?
One day covers the city; add days for the Alps or Alsace.

Explore more in Basel

Old Town ToursRhine CruisesChocolate & CheeseArt & MuseumsSwiss Alps Day TripsColmar & Alsace