Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel
Overview
Basel Old Town tour with chocolate tastings in local confiseries – history meets sweet delight!
Discover the timeless charm of Basel’s Old Town on a guided walking tour that blends culture, history, and indulgence. Stroll through the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the impressive Basel Minster, the vibrant Market Square, and the colorful Town Hall.
Along the way, you’ll stop at a selection of local confiseries—traditional Swiss chocolate shops—where you’ll sample a variety of handcrafted chocolates, from smooth pralines to unique seasonal creations.
- See highlights like the Basel Munster, Market Square and Old Town
- Experience Basel’s Old Town through its rich history and delicious Swiss chocolate
What's Included
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- Old Town Walking Tour
- Local guide
- Any other extra food & drinks
- Any other extra expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Private Tour”.
Please note that accommodation pick-up is only included in the Private Tour. For Shared Tour - meeting point is Basel Town hall (red building), our guide will be waiting for you at the entrance.
For the option “Shared Tour”.
Marktpl. 9
4001 Basel, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Basel
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Basel's Old Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5562969P8
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 54 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all...
$9
Basel Foxtrail Purple
Did the city of Basel get its name from the mythical animal basilisk? The fox wants to know this and has gone in search of...
$45
Join this exclusive small-group tour from Basel and experience Switzerland’s best in a single day. Take a scenic train ride to the Appenzell region, ascend...
$662
Delve into the country’s most spectacular landscapes during this marvellous three-part guided tour, accompanied by an expert guide. Capturing magical glacier waterfalls, you’ll be completely...
$499
You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all...
$9
Did the city of Basel get its name from the mythical animal basilisk? The fox wants to know this and has gone in search of...
$45
Join this exclusive small-group tour from Basel and experience Switzerland’s best in a single day. Take a scenic train ride to the Appenzell region, ascend...
$662
Delve into the country’s most spectacular landscapes during this marvellous three-part guided tour, accompanied by an expert guide. Capturing magical glacier waterfalls, you’ll be completely...
$499
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Stories of Basel's Old Town
Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted –...
$31
Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts...
$436
History, art, treats, and pastries are waiting for you in Basel. Our Basel tasting tour offers the opportunity of a lifetime to discover significant places...
$94
Spend a day immersed in Switzerland’s natural beauty and charm. Begin in Lucerne, where you’ll stroll through the postcard-perfect Old Town, admire Chapel Bridge, and...
$393
Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted –...
$31
Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts...
$436
History, art, treats, and pastries are waiting for you in Basel. Our Basel tasting tour offers the opportunity of a lifetime to discover significant places...
$94
Spend a day immersed in Switzerland’s natural beauty and charm. Begin in Lucerne, where you’ll stroll through the postcard-perfect Old Town, admire Chapel Bridge, and...
$393
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops).
- Old Town Walking Tour.
- Local guide.
- Any other extra food & drinks.
- Any other extra expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- Old Town Walking Tour
- Local guide
- Any other extra food & drinks
- Any other extra expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
