Sail to Basel and then explore either Bern, Luzern, Zurich or the Swiss Alps.

5.0 (2 reviews) Basel, Switzerland
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Duration8h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour allows customers arriving from Basel by River boat, several options to choose from when visiting Switzerland. Choose from Zurich, Switzerland`s busiest city, the capital Bern, the gem of Luzern and even Basel on the Rhine itself.

Basel will involve the old town and the cathedral, Luzern the wooden bridge and the Lion Monument, Zurich the Frauen and Gross Munster and Bern the clocktower and the Bear Enclosure.

Or go via nature and visit Mount Pilatus and the Lake Luzern region, the Bernese Oberland and Interlakien, Lauterbrunnedn or Grindelwald, the Rhinefalls or other stunning nature spots in Switzerland. There are several to choose from.

The idea is that you can select where you want to visit or perhaps think of extending your trip by few days. Feel free to get in touch and discuss your trip.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Admissions
  • Rhine Falls
  • Pilatus Luzern

What to expect

  1. Zurich
    2h
    Zurich is the London of Switzerland. There is a real mix of commerce, history, culture and entertainment. We will spend a couple of hours strolling round the central areas and visiting the most important places of interest. Grossmunster, Frauenmunster, St Peter`s Church, Lindenhof and Bahnhof strasse to name the highlights of this hustling bustling city.
  2. Rhine Falls
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Europe`s largest waterfall and see millions of gallons of water rush over the rocks along the Rhine. Walk or take the elevator down to the viewing platforms. Take a boat across the water to get "up close and personal" to the crashing waters. Admission 5chf and boat is 5-9chf
  3. Lucerne
    2h
    Spend 2 hours in Luzern and visit the highlights such as the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Old Town, the Lion Monument, the Jesuit and Hof Churches. Journey to the Chateau Gutsch above Luzern for breath-taking views of the town.
  4. Pilatus Luzern
    6h · Admission ticket not included
    Drive to one of Luzern`s most iconic mountains, Mount Pilatus at 2132m above sea level. Take the boat from Luzern to Alpnachstad and then take the steepest cog wheel railway in the world to the summit. There take in the breath-taking views of the Swiss Alps. Have some lunch and then take the cable car down half way to Frakmuntegg and have a go on the Tobaggon or the Tree park. Admission is around 75 chf discounted from 105chf.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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