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Home/Destinations/Basel/Basel in 2 days
2 days · Basel itinerary

Basel in 2 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Two days in Basel cover the city and a border day trip. Here is how to spend two perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Town
  2. 2Museums
  3. 3Colmar
  4. 4Rhine

Day 1: the city

The Old Town, Rhine and museums.

Day 2: Alsace

A Colmar and Alsace day trip.

The 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
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
From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour
Basel
From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour
4.9(58)·8–11 hours
from$388/ person
via Viator

Basel in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Basel?
Two days let you explore the city and take a Colmar or Black Forest trip.
What are the best day trips from Basel?
The Swiss Alps, the Black Forest and Colmar in Alsace.
How do I plan a 2-day Basel itinerary?
Spend day one in the city and day two on a cross-border trip.

Explore more in Basel

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