Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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 that bring forth the signature tastes of Switzerland. Start the journey by admiring historical landmarks that have endured the test of time. Then, dive further into understanding culture by indulging yourself with cheeses and eventually appreciating the process of making Swiss AOP cheeses. We will also take you to chocolate and pastry shops selling notable chocolates and traditional Swiss spice biscuits. End the tour by embracing the natural flavors you can only taste in Switzerland.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Basel Minster

Our discovery will let you travel back in time by exploring the city of Basel and Swiss food. The guide will lead you through Swiss delights and historical events that define the city and Switzerland. Be amazed by the Munster Cathedral and the 500-year-old Roothus (Town Hall) that houses several unique paintings. Make a remarkable memory of observing the iconic Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, you will head directly to a traditional Swiss sweetshop to taste the authentic treats of Switzerland.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Basel's Old Town

Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese. Learn from a sommelier and master cheese ager to cherish the mild and strong flavors of young and aged Basel’s cheese. Try the country's pride called Gruyère AOP cheese, including other famous cheeses in Switzerland. By the end of the cheese tasting, you will admire the natural taste of a cheese free from preservatives, food colorings, and flavor enhancers.

20 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Local specialty tasting

Farmer's market seasonal tasting

Cheese Tasting

Chocolate Tasting

All taxes and fees

Local expert guide

Lunch

Options

Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

Reviews

4.30

170 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

Tour Operator Bailed Out
ReyzaPaz S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
The tour operator did not show up and provided no notice whatsoever. I waited over 30 minutes and attempted to contact them multiple times, with no response. This level of unreliability is unacceptable. I have requested a full refund and expect it to be honored. This was a very disappointing and unprofessional experience.
A must do in Basel
Angie R,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Your guide makes or breaks a tour. Gina, our guide for this food tour was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, very sweet and funny. She gave us a bit of history as we walked from place to place to experience the delicious food. I highly recommend this tour.
Great tour
749marykatherinew,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour learning about the Harper of. Ho late and cheese in Basel. We also had a great history lesson from our guide Gina! Th pastries were excellent as well. We learned a lot and had so much fun! Highly recommend.
Basel Tour
N7723UCelid,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was very informative and entertaining. Tour guide Gina was accomodating and answered all questions clearly. Cheese and chocolate tasting was yum with fun facts that were interesting
Fine/good, but misleading
hvla1183,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The experience was fine, but the advertising is misleading. This tour is run by a cheese and chocolate shop - most of the tour is spent in the cheese and chocolate shop, with a couple of quick stops (a farmers market and a bakery) on the way there. The cheese and chocolate tastings there are very good, but the focus of the tour is on these, and less on offering a culinary overview of Basel.
Unequaled cheese and chocolate learning experience.
Donald N,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gina is an outstanding people person. Very knowledgeable and highly interactive. Enjoyed learning about her experience.
Gina& cheese and chocolate in Basel
agnieszkalZ8971OM,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic cheese and amazing chocolate& cheese story. Gina arranged trip according to our needs and put a lot of fantastic emotions to experience Basel. I do recommend this tri and this guide
Tasty experience in Basel
320jadwigam,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience again with Gina, our favourite guide! Stories about Basel and tasting pastries and fruits straight from the stand. And then cheese and chocolate experience - yummy both in taste and story telling. Dreaming to be back and experience more.
Lots of chocolate!
T8520EWsarahh,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely time with our guide tasting a wide variety of chocolates. The last stop at the artisanal chocolate shop was our favorite.
Basil food tour
Dale B,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very fun and knowledgeable guide Cheese and chocolate were exceptional very good value for the money