From Basel: Europe's Largest Falls and Medieval Village by Train

Basel, Switzerland
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Duration7h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Discover two of northern Switzerland’s most iconic destinations on this small-group day tour from Basel, travelling the Swiss way by train. Enjoy a relaxed journey with no traffic and beautiful scenic views along the route.

Start at Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, with a boat ride (Mar–Oct) or panoramic viewing platforms (Nov–Feb).

Continue to Schaffhausen, a charming medieval town, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk followed by free time to have lunch or explore at your own pace.

- Small group experience with local guide
- Travel by train like a local — scenic, stress-free, no traffic
- Rhine Falls with boat ride (Mar–Oct) or viewpoints (Nov–Feb)
- Schaffhausen guided visit with free time

What's included

  • Rhine Falls Boat tour (from March to October) & Panoramic platform ticket (from November to February
  • Guided tour in Schaffhausen
  • Local Guide
  • Train tickets 2nd class
  • Drinks & Food
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Basel SBB Station
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Your adventure begins as we meet you at Basel SBB train station, where we’ll set off together by train. From there, we’ll head straight to the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, where you can take in the breathtaking views and feel the power of the cascading water up close.
  2. Rhine Falls
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, your experience varies by season. From March to October, a short boat tour is included, taking you right up close to the powerful cascades for an unforgettable, immersive view of the falls. From November to February, the visit focuses on the panoramic viewing platforms, where you can admire the falls from different perspectives. In both cases, all tickets are included.
  3. Schaffhausen
    2h
    Your Schaffhausen experience begins with a guided walking tour of approximately 1.5 hours, where you’ll discover the charm of the historic old town, its medieval streets, and unique architectural details.

    After the guided portion, you’ll enjoy around 2 hours of free time to relax, have lunch at one of the local restaurants, and stroll through the town at your own pace before continuing your journey.
  4. Basel
    2h
    After an unforgettable half-day of sightseeing, we travel back to Basel by train. Sit back and relax as we make the journey together, with a convenient arrival at Basel SBB train station, where your experience comes to a close.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point (in front of the big picture).

End point

Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point (in front of the big picture).

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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