Private Tour

Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

Overview

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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. This experience is perfect for curious travelers who want to explore Basel through both its sights and its flavors. The tour is fully flexible and can be tailored to your interests.

- See highlights like the Basel Munster, Market Square and Old Town

- Experience Basel’s Old Town through its rich history and delicious Swiss chocolate

- Personalize the tour to fit your interests

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private Walking Tour

Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)

Any other extra food & drinks

Any other extra expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Basel

We will walk through Basel most iconic sights, including the majestic Basel Minster, the vibrant Market Square, and the striking red Town Hall. As we stroll through cobbled streets and quiet alleyways, you'll also uncover local secrets and hidden corners often overlooked by visitors.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Basel's Old Town

As we explore the city’s winding alleys and hidden corners, we’ll also visit a selection of traditional confiseries—local chocolate shops known for their handmade Swiss chocolates. You’ll taste a variety of specialties, from classic pralines to innovative seasonal creations, and learn about the deep-rooted chocolate-making tradition in Switzerland.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Private Tour

Pickup included

Shared Tour

Reviews

5.00

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Stroll around Basel
Alison G,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a lovely interesting Stroll around Basel-Ion pointed out various things which would have otherwise gone unnoticed. He was knowledgeable about the area and history.
Amazing!
teresab843,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Julia was very knowledgeable about the history of Basel and we learned a lot! The chocolate stops were delightful. We will go back!
Great tour!
Pamela T,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour of Basel with chocolate tastings. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed it very much.
Our guide- Juliana is...
Suming X,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide- Juliana is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. She is thoughtful to plan the tour for a young kids family. We’ve been to all the necessary landmarks of Basel and had a very interactive 2.5 hrs with her. Will recommend her to anyone. Thank you!!!🙏
Swiss chocolates and old town
J1638LDchristianl,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In 2 hours we managed to see Basel's Old town which is so beautiful and old. While strolling around we made some quick stops to taste authentic swiss chocolate which was so delicious wow! The tour was very well organized and our guide Juliana made it even better.
Gold star for this tour
Amanda B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour made special by Juliana. She made sure I saw some interesting sights in the city. She was amazing and knew so much interesting information about the places we visited. Went to several chocolate places and tastings were brilliant. High recommend this tour.
Different experience in Basel
tomaS4558ZA,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating stories about Basel’s history and culture as we strolled through the charming old town. The highlight was definitely the chocolate tasting — we sampled several locally made varieties, each better than the last. It was a perfect mix of sightseeing, learning, and indulging in Swiss treats. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Basel!
Late August Day in Basel
Adventure595551,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide (Juliana) was well-versed, arrived prepared and was able to infer our core interests in seeing Basel. She provided a rich view of the city, both present-day as well as covering the detailed history, which gave us a sense of its' historical importance. It was a very lovely Sunday, which showed Basel and relaxed, family friendly and full of special bakeries and, of course, chocolate stores. Strongly recommend.
A different city tour
A4763YJrobertn,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Combining chocolates with city walking tour was definitely a good idea. Chocolates were really delicious and stops also allowed us to rest a bit and not to rush. Recommending it if you want a different city tour. Our guide John was just fabulous!!
Chocolate Lovers Will Love This Tour!
isabelgT6916NW,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had such a great time on this city tour! We stopped at four traditional chocolate shops, and all of them had amazing handmade chocolates — so delicious. I loved how the tour mixed history, fun facts, and sweet treats. Our guide Marcela was wonderful and made the experience even better. Definitely recommend!