Top Basel Food & Drink

Basel is Switzerland’s third largest city and known for its atmospheric Old Town, thriving art scene, and views of the Rhine River. This express tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time. Get to know the city in just one hour with a local guide to show you all the most memorable monuments, as well as offering advice on where to eat, drink, or shop in the city. See the Rathaus, the Minster Church, the Les Trois Rois bar, and more.

On this self-guided food tour, sample the best of Basel’s food scene at establishments hand-picked by a local food expert. Start at the first restaurant whenever you like, though it's recommended to start early to get the most out of the tour. Visit five different sites, enjoy a drink or snack at each, and soak up the ambiance without the chatter of a guide. You call the shots on how long you spend at each place.

See the sights of Basel by City Sightseeing bus, and hop on and off around town to visit the landmarks, museums, and attractions that interest you most. The perfect way to sightsee at your own pace, the bus tour follows a route around the city center, passing the Kaserne Cultural Centre, the Roche Tower, and even the Stücki Shoppingcenter. You’ll learn about each site from the audio commentary as you ride around town.

Spend a day with the typical Swiss assets: Cheese & chocolate. Travel with your private tourguide, just you and your guide, to Engelberg and visit Switzerland's only cheese factory within a Monastery. The modern achitecture of the cheese factory accents the historical setting in a breathtaking manner. Get an introduction about the cheese makeing process directly at the cheese factory and taste cheese while you the cheese maker at work producing cheese specialities as the famous "Engelberger Klosterglocke". On the afternoon, transfer to the industrial area of Root, outside Luzern. You will visit the chocolate factory "Aeschbach", where you get an insight view to the fine art of chocolate. Taste chocolate during the entire exhibition and finalize your day with creating your own chocolate bar.  Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people.

Embark inside a local beer distillery with your guide and discover the secrecy’s in making the best beer in the Basel region. Not only will you see the process from start to finish, but indulge in an exclusive tasting. Thereafter, you will be escorted to a traditional bakery to taste the local specialities. Venez Discover, brings the best out of each place by meticulously crafting each tour exclusively while taking care of our environment. We aim to bring the love, passion and interest for our planet in each tour or service provided to you.

Come with us on either a half or full day tour to the charming wine producing regions of either Alsace or Baden-Württemberg. Unlock the wine secrets of family owned cellars. You too can experience at first hand the love and passion from each of the small, boutique family owned wineries we will visit. Realise your dream of standing in a Grand Cru vineyard with a chilled glass of wine that was produced from that very vineyard. At wineweinvinovin we can make your dream come true! Learn about their thrilling wines, the regions fascinating history and geography whilst enjoying the personal attention in a small group strictly limited to between two to six people.

Our Beaune & Burgundy’s Vineyard tour will transport you back in time, to a world where castles, artisan wine, and ancient traditions ruled. Visit three local vineyards, each with their own unique style and history, and sample authentic Burgundy wine straight from the cellars. Throw in a visit to the gothic masterpiece, the Hospices de Beaune, where you will be able to explore eerie 18th century pharmacies, and learn more about the building’s colorful history.

Set in the foothills of the epic Jura Mountains, the region of Neuchâtel offers visitors a heady combination of Medieval architecture, world-famous wine, and Alpine scenery. Our adventure will take us to the heart of Neuchâtel Old Town, where we will discover the ancient Neuchâtel castle, whose main tower delights with views across the Alps. Satisfy your inner sommelier at a local vineyard, and scratch beneath the surface of the region’s wine scene as we head underground to the working cellars. Sample a banquet of local specialties, ranging from dry whites to full-bodied reds, and learn about the tipples from a regional wine expert.

Our Dijon & Beaune’s Truffle Escapade immerses you in the culture, history, and cuisine of the stunning Burgundy region. Explore the city of Dijon, with its elegant medieval streets and gothic architecture, before creating your own Dijon mustard at the 200 year old Fallot Mustard Mill. Journey back in time at the epic Hospices de Beaune, as you wander through the 15th century wards and pharmacy. Top off your adventure with a lesson in truffle hunting, and sample some of the finest produce in Burgundy.

Set in the foothills of the epic Jura Mountains, the region of Neuchâtel offers visitors a heady combination of Medieval architecture, world-famous wine, and Alpine scenery. Our adventure will take us to the heart of Neuchâtel Old Town, where we will discover the ancient Neuchâtel castle, whose main tower delights with views across the Alps. Satisfy your inner sommelier at a local vineyard, and scratch beneath the surface of the region’s wine scene as we head underground to the working cellars. Sample a banquet of local specialties, ranging from dry whites to full-bodied reds, and learn about the tipples from a regional wine expert.

This tour will take you to the places where swiss delicacies are made and in many cases take you on a interactive on self guided tours in cheese and chocolate factories as well as vineyards in some stunning locations. Tours will be built so that any preferences are taken into account considering geographical locations. If time allows other natural attractions will be visited so that guests can experience the natural beauty of Switzerland or a local city or town such as Bern, Zurich and Luzern. Select between Aeschbach, Lindt and Cailler chocolate factories and Emmental, Gruyere and Engelberg cheese dairies. Vineyards include ones in the Lavaux and in Luzern. In all cases there will either be a self guided tour or a demonstration so guests or a chance to see the products be produced on site and naturally there will be a chance to sample the delicious products and buy some. This all adds up to a delicious and interesting Tour !!

A true treat for the senses, this cheese and chocolate escapade lifts the curtain on the backstage world of cheese and chocolate production in Switzerland. Our adventure begins in the medieval village of Gruyères, famed for the nutty, semi-hard cheese which shares its name. Discover ramshackle 15th century homes, meandering cobblestone alleys, and one of Switzerland's crowning glorie: the magnificent Castle of Gruyères. Treat your tastebuds at a local dairy, where highly-skilled cheesemakers will teach us how to make Gruyeres. Sample the iconic cheese fresh from the wheel, and discover the rich history behind the recipe. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the legendary Caillier Factory, the birthplace of Swiss chocolate. Discover why Callier chocolate is considered the creamiest in Europe, and watch chocolatiers practicing their art.

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mount Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mount Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132 meters above sea level and is beloved by visitors for its sensational views over the region. Venez Discover takes you to the heart of the sights, with opportunities to explore the Pilatus summit, ride the famous aerial cable cars, and discover the iconic Brauwerkstatt Kriens Brewery, where traditional Lucerne beer is brewed. This adventure is perfect for nature lovers and beer aficionados alike, with options to adapt the itinerary to your needs.

This experience is provided by a private Local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Basel? Challenge accepted! Discover Basel during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at St. Albans Tor and will go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Basel special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!