Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Basel December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Basel Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Basel.dx6050770)[Hotels in Basel](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Hotels.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Basel](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Basel Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Basel.d6050770.Car-Rental-Guide)[Basel Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Basel.d6050770.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Basel ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Basel Types of activities Where to stay [Basel travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Basel.dx6050770) ![Basel showing a city and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81482-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel showing modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81488-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81481-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81485-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81479-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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 75 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just CA $13 . - 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](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-region-sightseeing-helicopter-flight.a417975.activity-details), 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Basel | Number of things to do | 75 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Basel Self-Guided Audio Experience](/things-to-do/basel-self-guided-audio-experience.a50875621.activity-details): CA $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/basel-sightseeing-bus-tour-with-audio-guide.a50339371.activity-details)[Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours](/things-to-do/zurich-old-town-walking-tour-2-hours.a50092223.activity-details)[Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.activity-details)[Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/basel-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49176896.activity-details)[Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour](/things-to-do/basel-self-guided-food-tour.a44485416.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/basel-sightseeing-bus-tour-with-audio-guide.a50339371.activity-details)[Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours](/things-to-do/zurich-old-town-walking-tour-2-hours.a50092223.activity-details)[Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.activity-details)[Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/basel-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49176896.activity-details)[City tour Basel (walking tour)](/things-to-do/city-tour-basel-walking-tour.a2901899.activity-details) | | With kids | [Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/basel-sightseeing-bus-tour-with-audio-guide.a50339371.activity-details)[Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours](/things-to-do/zurich-old-town-walking-tour-2-hours.a50092223.activity-details)[Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.activity-details)[City tour Basel (walking tour)](/things-to-do/city-tour-basel-walking-tour.a2901899.activity-details)[Excursion to Colmar and Ribeauvillé to the Christmas market](/things-to-do/excursion-to-colmar-and-ribeauville-to-the-christmas-market.a49690328.activity-details) | ## What to do in Basel --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Basel ![Marktplatz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4539118946a3490538141743324ad071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz 4.5/5(14 reviews) You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Marktplatz-Basel-City-Centre.d6067705.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel Zoo featuring marine life, zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75672-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Zoo 4/5(2 reviews) Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Zoo-Basel.d6067735.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel Art Museum showing street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81600-Basel-Art-Museum-Kunstmuseum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Art Museum Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Art-Museum-Basel.d6067713.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel showing a city and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81482-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basler Muenster 5/5(4 reviews) Admire its exquisite architecture, peer from the towers over the city or just soak up the atmosphere of Basel’s most important house of worship. [](https://expedia.ca/Basler-Muenster-Basel-City-Centre.d6067711.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Jakobshalle Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Jakobshalle-Sankt-Alban.d6319403.Vacation-Attraction) #### Congress Center Basel 4/5(1 review) Learn about the events happening at Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Congress-Center-Basel-Basel.d6144052.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Jakob-Park 3/5(1 review) Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Jakob-Park-Sankt-Alban.d6067701.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dreilaendereck 3/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Kleinhüningen when you spend time at Dreilaendereck. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dreilaendereck-Basel.d6191060.Vacation-Attraction) #### Munsterplatz You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Munsterplatz-Basel-City-Centre.d6067737.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Basel ![Basel showing modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81639-Vitra-Design-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Basel-City-Centre.dx553248633981679701) ![Basel which includes a house and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81476-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Old-Town.dx553248621533003688) ![Basel which includes a house and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/81000/81476-Basel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Altstadt-Grossbasel.dx6170377) ![Basel Art Museum featuring street scenes and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79779-Basel-Art-Museum-Kunstmuseum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vorstädte Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Vorstadte.dx553248635939578359) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Sankt-Alban.dx553248635974577956) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e7849d281b4c31c14f974af6e6afd3df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kleinbasel Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/Kleinbasel.dx6170386) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Basel ![Weil am Rhein](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/539000/539978-weil-am-rhein.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Weil am Rhein ![Photo by Dominik Gehl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f8da6cabb07a84549ed20ff30b65743f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Muttenz ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Basel worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Basel? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Basel? ### Is three days enough to stay in Basel? ### Is Basel a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Basel with kids? > - [Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-sightseeing-bus-tour-with-audio-guide.a50339371.activity-details) > - [Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zurich-old-town-walking-tour-2-hours.a50092223.activity-details) > - 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