Cheap 10-Day Switzerland City Break in Basel

Basel, Switzerland. Old town with red stone Munster cathedral on the Rhine river.
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10 days & 9 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
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9 nights included
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Take time off your daily routine and enjoy a cheap holiday in Basel, Switzerland. Explore like a local for 10 days with this affordable city break package!

Satisfy your senses in Basel and discover the city's most memorable features. We'll introduce you to some of the best-kept secrets and sights in Switzerland, including the city's most popular restaurants and bars.

Experience a terrific city break in Basel on a budget! From before your 10-day vacation in Basel until you're ready to say goodbye to Switzerland, we'll help you make the most of your holiday.

This cheap vacation package allows you to book an airport transfer to Basel on your arrival in Switzerland. For 9 nights, you'll stay at one of the city's top-rated budget hotels in the heart of Basel. Enjoy easy access to popular dining spots in Basel and quick, cheap trips to many of the city's best attractions, like the remarkable Basel Minster and middle bridge.

You'll choose where you'll stay throughout your cheap holiday in Basel. With the power to choose your lodging, your stay in Basel promises to be as unique and memorable as your adventures throughout your vacation.

The 10-day itinerary of this affordable vacation package will allow you to experience the best attractions in Basel. Beyond visiting cheap places to travel to in the area, you'll also spend time at the city's most famous sights.

You'll explore the magnificent Tinguely Fountain. Then you'll visit the stunning Fine Arts Museum Basel. You'll also take in the atmosphere of the fascinating Kannenfeldpark. At the picture-perfect Basel Zoo, you'll want to make sure you have a camera ready.

If you enjoy walking along local streets, here's some good news. With a centrally located accommodation, you'll have plenty of time to go shopping and bargain hunting. Shop until you drop, and buy souvenirs to remind you of Switzerland and your adventure in Basel.

As your 10-day city break in Basel ends, you'll return home happy, with a fresh new outlook.

This affordable travel plan includes everything you need for a worry-free city break in Basel. To give you the perfect personalized experience in Basel, you can customize your 10-day itinerary.

You can add flights to and from Basel or Switzerland, and we'll offer you the best-value airfares. By adding a rental car to your cheap holiday package, enjoy cruising along the roads with the best budget car with CDW insurance.

Add tours and tickets to your itinerary and explore Basel like never before. Choose from many unique adventures in Basel and get them at unbeatable prices.

Other perks included in your cheap vacation package deal are 24/7 travel support from your travel agent and a step-by-step guide through our mobile app. For your convenience, you'll also find all your travel documents stored in this app.

Enjoy 10 days of fun and relaxation in a new city. Take the opportunity to experience a cheap vacation in Basel, Switzerland, before it's too late. Choose your travel dates and plan the perfect city break to Basel today!

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Hotel, 9 nights
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View of the Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland.Basel / 9 nights
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Photo of Pink flamingos in the water in the zoo of Basel, Switzerland.Basel Zoo
photo of Middle bridge over Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.Middle bridge
Photo of beautiful landscape in Fondation Beyeler, Basel, Switzerland.Beyeler Foundation
Tinguely Fountain, Vorstädte, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandTinguely Fountain
Fine Arts Museum Basel, Vorstädte, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandFine Arts Museum Basel
Kannenfeld Park, St. Johann, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandKannenfeld Park
photo of Spalentor Gate in Basel, one of the most beautiful gates of Switzerland.Gate of Spalen
photo of Museum Tinguely in Basel, Switzerland.Museum Tinguely
Museum of Natural History Basel, Altstadt Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandMuseum of Natural History Basel
Basel Paper Mill
photo of beautiful sunny day at University of Basel Botanical Garden in Basel, Switzerland.University of Basel Botanical Garden
photo of skyline of the old town of Basel with Basler Minster and Wettstein Bridge in the foreground on a blue cloud spring day in Basel, Switzerland.Wettsteinbrücke
Pfalz, Altstadt Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandPalatinate (Pfalz) Viewing Platform
photo of Basel Historical Museum Barfuesserkirche in Basel, Switzerland.Basel Historical Museum
Museum of Cultures Basel, Altstadt Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandMuseum of Cultures Basel
photo of St-Alban City Gate at morning in Basel, Switzerland.St Alban
Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel, Altstadt Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandPharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
Museum of Contemporary Art, Vorstädte, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandMuseum of Contemporary Art
photo of the ancient city Gate of Saint John (Sankt-Johanns-Tor). It is one of the most beautiful old gates in Basel in Switzerland.Gate of Saint John
Exhibition transportation hub Switzerland, Kleinhüningen, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandExhibition transportation hub Switzerland

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Day 1 – Basel - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Basel - arrival day

  • Basel - Arrival day
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  • Middle bridge
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Your cheap holiday experience in Switzerland begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Basel, where you'll stay for 9 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Basel.

Basel is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Switzerland is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible middle bridge. A stop at this spectacular road bridge and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating middle bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,992 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Basel is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 520 customers.

Hotel Les Trois Rois is another local-favorite restaurant in Basel. Hotel Les Trois Rois serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,540 reviews.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Basel, you’ll be glad to know that Basel is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is tibits. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,794 customers.

KLARA 13 AG is another popular bar in Basel. If you ask the 1,460 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars, KLARA 13 AG is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Basel.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Basel!

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Day 2 – Basel

Day 2

Day 2 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • Museum of Natural History Basel
  • Museum of Cultures Basel
  • Palatinate (Pfalz) Viewing Platform
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Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Basel, where you still have 8 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Museum of Natural History Basel. This attraction is a spectacular museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,071 visitors.

The outstanding Museum of Cultures Basel is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 500 visitors, this popular museum and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Basel city break experience, visit the fascinating Palatinate (Pfalz) Viewing Platform, a well-loved best-rated sightseeing destination in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Basel, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Basel and the culture of past or present-day Switzerland.

After or in between your city break activities in Basel, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Restaurant Fiorentina Basel, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,379 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Basel is WERK 8. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. WERK 8 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 996 reviews.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt. This place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,144 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Flanagan's. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,232 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Basel, Switzerland!

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Day 3 – Basel

Day 3

Day 3 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
  • Kannenfeld Park
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On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Basel, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 7 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel. About 344 visitors have rated this museum and attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

The popular Kannenfeldpark is another place where locals and travelers in Basel like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning top-tier point of interest, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,474 visitors.

To make your affordable city break in Basel more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Basel. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Gifthüttli. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Basel. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in approximately 1,132 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 926 customers, dining at Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food is something you can look forward to doing in Basel.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Basel, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Volkshaus Basel. Around 1,123 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at NOOHN, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. NOOHN is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 829 customers.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Basel!

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Day 4 – Basel

Day 4

Day 4 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • Gate of Saint John
  • Exhibition transportation hub Switzerland
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Day 4 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Basel, where you still have 6 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Gate of Saint John. This attraction is a spectacular tower and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 246 visitors.

The outstanding Harbour Museum is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 229 visitors, this popular museum and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Basel, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Basel and the culture of past or present-day Switzerland.

After or in between your city break activities in Basel, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Restaurant Boo Klybeck, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 551 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Basel is Ufer7 Basel. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Ufer7 Basel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 573 reviews.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Ängel or Aff. This place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 575 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at KaBAR. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 630 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Basel, Switzerland!

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Day 5 – Basel

Day 5

Day 5 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Basel Paper Mill
  • St Alban
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On day 5 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Basel, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 5 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Museum of Contemporary Art. About 276 visitors have rated this museum and attraction an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

The popular Basel Paper Mill is another place where locals and travelers in Basel like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning paper museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,386 visitors.

The spectacular St. Alban is an amazing quarter of the city of basel, switzerland and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Basel. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 406 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Basel every year to see it.

To make your affordable city break in Basel more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Basel. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Schlüsselzunft. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Basel. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in approximately 563 reviews.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Basel, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Schall und Rauch Bar. Around 104 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Papa Joe's Basel, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Papa Joe's Basel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,127 customers.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Basel!

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Day 6 – Basel

Day 6

Day 6 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • Basel Zoo
  • Fine Arts Museum Basel
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Day 6 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Basel, where you still have 4 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Basel Zoo. This attraction is a spectacular zoo and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 visitors. With around 2,012,511 travelers visiting this attraction every year, the well-known Basel Zoo is a must-see.

The outstanding Fine Arts Museum Basel is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,982 visitors, this popular museum and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Basel, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Basel and the culture of past or present-day Switzerland.

After or in between your city break activities in Basel, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city.

This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Unternehmen Mitte. This place has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,710 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Essential by Dorint Basel City. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,114 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Basel, Switzerland!

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Day 7 – Basel

Day 7

Day 7 – Basel

  • Basel
  • Riehen
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  • Beyeler Foundation
  • Museum Tinguely
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On day 7 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Basel, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 3 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Museum Tinguely. About 2,274 visitors have rated this art museum and attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To make your affordable city break in Basel more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Basel. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Basel.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Basel, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Restaurant El Mexicano Basel. Around 1,252 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at soho basel Bar & Club, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Soho basel Bar & Club is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,036 customers.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Basel!

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Day 8 – Basel

Day 8

Day 8 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • University of Basel Botanical Garden
  • Gate of Spalen
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Day 8 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Basel, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible University of Basel Botanical Garden. This attraction is a spectacular botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,042 visitors.

The outstanding Gate of Spalen is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,435 visitors, this popular tower and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Basel, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Basel and the culture of past or present-day Switzerland.

After or in between your city break activities in Basel, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city.

This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 921 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Basel, Switzerland!

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Day 9 – Basel

Day 9

Day 9 – Basel

  • Basel
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  • Tinguely Fountain
  • Basel Historical Museum
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On day 9 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Basel, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 1 night left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Tinguely Fountain. About 4,054 visitors have rated this park and attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

The popular Basel Historical Museum is another place where locals and travelers in Basel like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning history museum, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 670 visitors.

To make your affordable city break in Basel more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Basel. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Basel.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Basel, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Basel!

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Day 10 – Basel - departure day

Day 10

Day 10 – Basel - departure day

  • Basel - Departure day
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  • Wettsteinbrücke
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Your city break in Basel is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 10, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Switzerland.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Wettsteinbrücke is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This road bridge and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 939 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Basel, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience.

You’ll then say farewell to Basel and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Switzerland!

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