Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Basel January 2026 | 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/cd308d96-1910-465d-aad1-acd13fccb186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel showing a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/cd308d96-1910-465d-aad1-acd13fccb186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/bbf75d19-edeb-4014-ac7f-e6bac851e547.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/b66de6ec-b228-48bd-8078-ce4dd4b1d351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basel featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/71c2fd15-a3d6-4c0b-9419-38f95a0494a8.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 76 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. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Basel ### Tours & day trips [See all 77 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50092223/3ebdef38-9271-4437-8cb8-1d2d6275713d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours 2h Free cancellation available CA $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zurich-old-town-walking-tour-2-hours.a50092223.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Basel Historical Old Town Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2122655/06b08579-d661-4258-bf42-ee2dc43a67e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Basel Historical Old Town Tour 1h 30m 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basels-historical-old-town-tour.a2122655.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Basel Private Tour Highlights And Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50206236/ce37b9ca-03c7-4c51-a821-e282835f0b4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Basel Private Tour Highlights And Hidden Gems 3h Free cancellation available CA $281 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-private-tour-highlights-and-hidden-gems.a50206236.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50339371/587e1d9e-dbec-4b59-b52b-4c436064884a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide 2h Free cancellation available CA $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-sightseeing-bus-tour-with-audio-guide.a50339371.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Walking Tour of Basel Best Chocolates](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50992903/d20a71f9-9cb0-4d0c-8013-906b04f963c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walking Tour of Basel Best Chocolates 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-basel-best-chocolates.a50992903.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48603971/9c1ac667-c56c-4263-b68e-282bf9dc5be9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel 35m Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-local-swiss-cheese-tasting.a48603971.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3491471/14ca7332-5379-4d67-953e-fb54e9f7a15d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $611 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lyon-beaune-burgundys-vineyards-from-geneva.a3491471.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47433108/e14e1245-5558-4493-a5e5-7a3d5a30a29c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel 10h Free cancellation available CA $790 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-expresss-swiss-alps-and-lucerne-private-tour-from-basel.a47433108.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47427537/1461d897-aa62-4f35-a88e-15d8ca1eec71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald 10h Free cancellation available CA $699 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-to-lauterbrunnen-kleine-scheidegg-grindelwald.a47427537.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49923455/ab187b9a-d3a8-45f0-8de2-876b1874744c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel 1h 15m Free cancellation available CA $228 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-making-workshop-at-a-local-chocolatier.a49923455.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47427537/1461d897-aa62-4f35-a88e-15d8ca1eec71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour to Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald 10h Free cancellation available CA $699 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-to-lauterbrunnen-kleine-scheidegg-grindelwald.a47427537.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Basel's Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate, and Pastry Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44986300/47e0f369-9b9b-4029-b10b-7d418a728344.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Basel's Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate, and Pastry Tour 3h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basels-cheese-chocolate-and-ginger-bread-tasting-private-tour.a44986300.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Starters and Dessert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49680765/a5d8541d-d537-4e7a-9ce5-681f25e46d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Starters and Dessert 2h Free cancellation available CA $237 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-traditional-dinner-with-wine-starters-and-swiss-dessert.a49680765.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44485416/a76d02c1-35d0-4847-87c2-2c816e8f78d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour 4/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-self-guided-food-tour.a44485416.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Cooking class & Dinner: Homemade Italian Pasta with Locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50769071/eae59922-658d-49bd-a48a-c01c69fad9cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking class & Dinner: Homemade Italian Pasta with Locals 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $263 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cooking-class-dinner-homemade-italian-pasta-with-locals.a50769071.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Basel Private City Tour with Chocolate tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50399649/caa054dc-313b-43ff-b8a3-d0f12efb5d54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Basel Private City Tour with Chocolate tasting 3h Free cancellation available CA $386 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basel-private-city-tour-with-chocolate-tasting.a50399649.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Beer Crawl – Local Brews, Cool Stops & Good Times | Basel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2122654/7622460c-249a-4c3d-9e2f-91dba532c4ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beer Crawl – Local Brews, Cool Stops & Good Times | Basel 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $158 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/basels-beer-brewery-visit-and-tasting-private-tour.a2122654.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![The Vine Tour from Lucerne (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49838227/401f0f26-73fd-4558-849e-65f16a6a88f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Vine Tour from Lucerne (Private Tour) 10h Free cancellation available CA $2,986 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-vine-tour-from-lucerne-private-tour.a49838227.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![The Vine Tour from Zurich (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3071587/5ddb1eef-eee6-485b-9915-c3da19ae9a45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Vine Tour from Zurich (Private Tour) 10h Free cancellation available CA $2,723 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-vine-tour-private-tour.a3071587.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![1 Hour express walk of Basel with a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1184320/1f96529c-432b-4721-a8ff-56a6b5cb66a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 Hour express walk of Basel with a Local 1h CA $242 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-hour-private-walk-of-basel.a1184320.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46591633/9fe94a65-f6b5-445a-864d-4326dce57fde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat 1h Free cancellation available CA $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hydrofoil-and-surfing-on-the-rhine-behind-a-motorboat.a46591633.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![Luzern Discovery:Small Group Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649351/b4e7a83c-a39e-4a2c-a903-13a55fdebdf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luzern Discovery:Small Group Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel 6h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $641 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/luzern-discovery-small-group-tour-and-lake-cruise-from-basel.a44649351.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ![From Zurich: Full-Day Discover Basel & Colmar Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530023/b19f8151-b5ed-49bc-8e0c-0b60392a95ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Zurich: Full-Day Discover Basel & Colmar Private Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $2,110 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-zurich-full-day-discover-basel-colmar-private-tour.a4530023.activity-details?&rid=6050770&location=Basel&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Basel | Number of things to do | 76 | | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Basel Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone](/things-to-do/basel-exploration-game-and-city-tour-on-your-phone.a48905257.activity-details): CA $13 | | | Top 5 things to do | [Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience \| Basel](/things-to-do/small-group-local-swiss-cheese-tasting.a48603971.activity-details)[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)[Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel](/things-to-do/local-swiss-chocolate-tasting.a48113654.activity-details)[Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.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 Audio 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 | [Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience \| Basel](/things-to-do/small-group-local-swiss-cheese-tasting.a48603971.activity-details)[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)[Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel](/things-to-do/local-swiss-chocolate-tasting.a48113654.activity-details)[Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.activity-details) | ## What to do in Basel --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Basel ![Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067705/461601ba-b737-4506-81ae-cda98247fe4a.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067735/9aa77c8c-6af9-494d-bc7b-c720935fc006.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 showing a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/cd308d96-1910-465d-aad1-acd13fccb186.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) ![Basel Art Museum showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067713/d0391c06-520d-4e1e-9a78-fd26dfd9194f.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) ![Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/4977c873-0ce4-4d39-9f64-b1f8c346b7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Town Hall 4.5/5(11 reviews) After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Basel-Town-Hall-Basel-City-Centre.d6067727.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) ### Explore areas of Basel ![Basel showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/acd35586-49fe-4762-a2d5-931d46b3db16.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) ![The view across the Rhine in Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8285336e-991c-4e78-8ac3-0a3e6d96f84a.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) ![Parliament Building In Basel, Switzerland. Build in 1504 to 1514 at the Marktplatz. Today it's still used as the actual Parliament Building for the Grand Council of Basel-City. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/0daba449-5e3b-4eaa-9908-55498f519a9c.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, here I feel like home](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8dbef311-797c-4090-81ba-12c686bdcbe2.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) ![Panorama of Kleinbasel district of Basel and the riverbank of Rhine River, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170386/ce9552a6-e3af-48fd-ab36-a241470e7473.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. 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