What to do in Basel

Activities, attractions and tours
Basel showing modern architecture

Basel Attractions

You're ready to set a course in a new direction. Constantly seeking an enlightening experience and imaginative ways to get inspired, you're prepared to check out an exciting destination like a pro. Next stop: Basel! It's not challenging to fill your time, because Expedia Canada can connect you with tons of things to do. Reserve your activities now, and the only thing left to do is count the days until your escape and start daydreaming.

  • Book your favourite day trip on Expedia Canada for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or decadent meal while you're travelling. The things to do in Basel are not only among the best, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 85 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just CA $5 .
  • Basel is popular among inquisitive minds like you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and many of them are already planning to come back. The top things to do can grab the attention of even well-versed travellers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our activities includes a wide array of historically themed outings and excitement. With Basel Region Sightseeing Helicopter Flight, there are plenty of things to do to choose from when you browse the inventory of activities here at Expedia Canada.

Our activities are the best way to organize your trip. You'll need a game plan to make the most of a trip to Basel, especially when you want to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's a no-brainer that you're itching to explore every avenue—you are excited to get out and see what life is like for locals. You're excited to sign up for the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book guided tours on Expedia Canada, and there will be no need to worry about looking at a map.


Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.


Most fun & popular experiences in Basel


Discover the most popular places to visit in Basel

Explore areas of Basel

Basel featuring modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

Old Town

Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

Old Town
Default Image

Sankt Alban

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sankt Alban
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

Altstadt Grossbasel

Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Altstadt Grossbasel
Basel Art Museum showing night scenes and street scenes

Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte
Default Image

Gundeldingen

While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gundeldingen

Day trip destinations from Basel