From Basel: Mount Säntis, St. Gallen Old Town & UNESCO Library
Overview
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 Mount Säntis via cable car for breathtaking panoramic views, and enjoy lunch at the summit.
Then, explore St. Gallen’s charming Old Town and step inside the UNESCO-listed Abbey Library, a Rococo masterpiece filled with ancient manuscripts.
- Panoramic 360° views from Mount Säntis
- Charming cobblestone streets and bay windows of St. Gallen Old Town
- Explore the historic UNESCO Abbey Library with rare manuscripts
Perfect for travelers who love nature, history, and culture — all in one unforgettable day!
What's Included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- St. Gallen Old Town exploration
- All transportation tickets, fees and taxes
- Mount Säntis Gondola
- Entrance ticket to UNESCO Abbey Library
- Food and drinks during the tour
- Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
Meeting Location
Centralbahnstrasse 10
4051 Basel, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Basel SBB Station
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Santis der Berg
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
St. Gallen
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Abbey Library of St Gall
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Basel SBB Station
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Train tickets (2nd class).
- St. Gallen Old Town exploration.
- All transportation tickets, fees and taxes.
- Mount Säntis Gondola.
- Entrance ticket to UNESCO Abbey Library.
- Food and drinks during the tour.
- Any other extra personal expenses during the tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Basel: Mount Säntis, St. Gallen Old Town & UNESCO Library is as follows:
- 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 From Basel: Mount Säntis, St. Gallen Old Town & UNESCO Library 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
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- St. Gallen Old Town exploration
- All transportation tickets, fees and taxes
- Mount Säntis Gondola
- Entrance ticket to UNESCO Abbey Library
- Food and drinks during the tour
- Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
