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Home/Destinations/Basel/Basel with kids
With kids · Basel itinerary

Basel with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Basel is a fun, walkable family destination. Here is how to spend a family trip — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Town
  2. 2Rhine
  3. 3Zoo
  4. 4Chocolate

The Old Town

The colourful Town Hall.

The river

A Rhine boat cruise.

The chocolate

A sweet chocolate workshop.

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 with kids — FAQ

Is Basel good for kids?
Yes — the Old Town, a Rhine cruise, the famous zoo and chocolate all delight children.
What are the best things to do in Basel with children?
Explore the Old Town, cruise the Rhine, and enjoy a chocolate workshop.
Is Basel Zoo worth visiting?
Yes — "Zolli" is one of Europe’s oldest and best-loved zoos.

Explore more in Basel

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