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480jos_luisdOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
A good start to Basel’s history
Very good tour, shorter than advertised, but interesting with all the historical data and food tasting.
Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel
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This guided excursion to Basel combines cultural discovery with Switzerland’s most famous culinary traditions. The experience begins with a guided walking tour through Basel’s Historic Old Town. Visitors explore medieval streets, the colorful Spalenberg district, the historic Marktplatz with its red Town Hall, and the Basel Minster overlooking the Rhine. From the Pfalz terrace and the historic Mittlere Brücke, panoramic views reveal the city’s unique setting along the river. The tour continues with a tasting experience featuring selected Swiss cheeses and artisan chocolates. Guests learn about traditional Alpine dairy production, chocolate craftsmanship, and the regional influences that shape flavor. Combining history, scenic viewpoints, and local specialties, this tour offers a well-balanced introduction to Basel’s cultural and culinary heritage.
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Your guide will meet you at Kunstmuseum, Basel.
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Free
Marktplatz
Basel’s Old Town reflects more than two thousand years of history shaped by its location along the Rhine. Our walk begins at Marktplatz, where the red Rathaus has served as the city’s political center for over 500 years. From there, we explore the medieval streets of Spalenberg, lined with colorful historic buildings and small shops. The route continues to the Basel Minster, built of red sandstone and overlooking the river. From the nearby Pfalz terrace, panoramic views reveal the Old Town and surrounding districts. The tour concludes at the historic Mittlere Brücke, one of Basel’s most iconic viewpoints.
Basel’s Old Town reflects more than two thousand years of history shaped by its location along the R…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Free
Binningerstrasse
This tasting experience introduces two of Switzerland’s most famous culinary traditions. Swiss cheese is produced using high-quality milk from cows grazing on Alpine pastures, creating a wide range of flavors from mild to mature. Chocolate is another national specialty, with Switzerland known for its innovation and craftsmanship since the development of milk chocolate in the 19th century. During the tasting, you will sample selected regional cheeses and artisan chocolates while learning how ingredients, origin, and production methods influence flavor. Together, these specialties reflect Switzerland’s strong tradition of quality, craftsmanship, and connection to its landscape.
This tasting experience introduces two of Switzerland’s most famous culinary traditions. Swiss chees…
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After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to the start point.
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Kunstmuseum Basel, Sankt Alban-Graben, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, CH, 4051
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josieDLOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Great walking tour. Coco was very pleasant.
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Michael_OSeptember 2026 • Viator
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Coco did a fantastic job. Great guide. Very knowledgeable. After traveling through the areas of Basel including riverfront spots, we finished with chocolate and cheese creations with a small chocolatier.
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CindyM302September 2026 • TripAdvisor
Basel city tour with tastings
Coco did a great job guiding us around Basel. Beautiful day to walk around and see the beauty.
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Patricia_GSeptember 2026 • Viator
Very clever
Loved the cheese and chocolate demonstration. Learned so much about cheese production and the different cows who produce the milk to make the cheese.
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