7 Days in Basel: A Journey of Discovery

Gulistan Özçam

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the charming city of Basel. Immerse yourself in its rich history, explore fascinating museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Basel

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Basel's Hidden Gems

$168

$ 8

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

4 - 6 min

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Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel

Offbeat university museum exhibiting a wide range of human organs, tissue specimens & skeletons.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

Old laboratory utensils & alchemy artifacts on display in pharmacy museum in 15th-century house.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Art adorns this historic town-hall building, home to the local legislature, with tours available.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Historic stone bridge linking old & new city areas & offering stellar river & architecture views.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Built in 1977, Swiss artist Jean Tinguely's Carnival Fountain merges sculptural machines with water.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$86

Day 2Wildlife Wonders and Culinary Delights

$186

$ 16

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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Founded in 1874, no zoo in Switzerland is home to more animals, from gorillas to snow leopards.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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Hochgenuss der leichten, mediterranen Art.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 3Art, Humor, and Botanical Beauty

$172

$ 24

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$62

3 - 4 min

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Permanent display of the works of Jean Tinguely, plus temporary exhibitions of other modern artists.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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Art gallery in a Gothic building, showing political cartoons & caricatures plus themed exhibitions.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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Blossoms, trees & cacti in gardens founded in the 1500s, plus a massive Victorian-era greenhouse.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 4Exploring History and Savoring Swiss Treats

$135

$ 8

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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Museum with natural history exhibits ranging from zoology to paleontology, plus events & a shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Gothic-style, Protestant place of worship, with 9th-century origins, twin spires & a tiled roof.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Gardens, Art, and Gastronomy

$165

$ 24

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

9 - 14 min

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Gardens with irises & snowdrops in spring, a rhododendron valley & a cafe in an 18th-century villa.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

18 - 22 min

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Airy art gallery designed by Renzo Piano, home to modern & contemporary painting & sculpture.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 6Roman Ruins, Wildlife, and Chic Cafés

$169

$ 24

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

9 - 14 min

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Archeological site of a Roman settlement, including a temple, forum & amphitheater, with a museum.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$45

21 - 26 min

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Free zoo established in 1871 featuring mostly local animals, plus a playground & restaurant.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

18 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 7Coffee, Art, and Ramen Fusion

$154

$ 16

Casa Esperanza

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Works by Holbein & other artists in the region from 1400–1600 & in the 19th & 21st centuries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$86

Budget breakdown: $1267 In total

Activities & Food:$1148

Transport:$119