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Basel Culinary & nightlife

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Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

1. Basel: Self-Guided Food Tour

This tour is self-guided, so you choose when you want start and how much time you want to spend on the tour. However, it's recommended to start before 11 AM so you can arrive right on time for lunch at the KLARA food court. Here you can look forward to delicious lunchtime snacks (until 2 PM). The tour voucher (handed out on the first stop) contains all the information about directions you need to find each stop as listed below: Start at Bäckerei KULT "Elsi" Here a young team has breathed new life into Basel’s oldest bakery. Everything from the jam to the vanilla cream is handmade. Stop here, find out what a “Basel Gold” is and get one to try. Then go further to Basel Unverpackt, your second stop on the tour. Anyone who is keen to take a more conscious approach to life will know this shop. The team’s priorities are zero waste, recycling, and sustainable preservation of foodstuffs. Here you can fill up on organic products. Afterwards, head over to your third stop. At KLARA you can enjoy international dishes in a laid-back atmosphere. Sample 3 delicacies from around the world with a drink of your choice.   The last stop of the day is a traditional place, Jakob's Leckerly at Spalenberg.

Basel: Nighttime Walking Tour in German

2. Basel: Nighttime Walking Tour in German

Explore the third largest city in Switzerland with the night watchman Rudolf Streiff and wander through the street and alleys of the fabled suburb St. Alban at nighttime. Follow in the footprints of the people who lived there in the 18th century and learn about the adventures and stories of times long gone. Listen to anecdotes about life in the St. Alban-Valley ‒ Basel's "Little Venice", learn about Streiff's unfulfilled love, who still crosses his path there from time to time, and more. The actors turn this scenic walking tour into a vivid experience and also lead you to the famous Zschokke-fountain, the time-honored house "Zum Sausewind" as well as the St. Alban-gate.

Basel: Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour

3. Basel: Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour

Wander into the Basel beer scene with a self-guided tour of the native craft brew scene. Go all the way back to 1974, when craft brew was pioneered in the city. Taste local hops, a few suds from outside, and finish the tour with an experimental brewpub to test your knowledge. Begin your excursion into craft brew and discover the origins of this now popular type of beer. Try the traditional brews and enjoy the ambiance of the Fishcerstube restaurant, serving craft beer for more than four decades in Basel. Take a detour into the world of international specialties and taste what other countries have created. Compare the different tastes and methods of brewing in an environment that is all about beer. End your tour at the experimental brewpub, Voltabrau. Soak in the urban feel-good atmosphere, and discover some of the most innovative brew creations. Try seven beers throughout the night and enjoy Basel like a local, by drinking beer!

From Colmar or Basel: Baden-Württemberg Winery Tour

4. From Colmar or Basel: Baden-Württemberg Winery Tour

Embark on a guided wine-tasting tour in Germany's wine region of Baden-Württemberg from either Colmar or Basel. Visit a variety of local wineries and villages with an expert guide and admire the beautiful scenery of the area. Start with pickup from your hotel in either Colmar or Basel and meet your knowledgeable tour guide and wine expert, Set off on your journey along the celebrated Badisch Weinstraß, a 115-mile road that weaves its way through the lush vineyard-dotted slopes of the scenic Black Forest Mountains. During the course of the day, stop at 4 small artisanal wineries to taste and savor the magnificent wines for which Baden-Württemberg is rightfully acclaimed. Taste local varieties including Gewürztraminer, Graüburgunder (Pinot Gris), Muskateller Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Gutedel, and Riesling. Learn about the rich diversity of grapes grown, the influence of the many varied soils, and the importance of terroir. Encounter an esteemed wine-producing family whose multi-award-winning wines are produced in harmony with nature and the surrounding ecosystem. During the day, explore the charming village of Ihringen. Here, you are free to either take lunch, do some sightseeing or take some time for shopping. Afterward make your way to a vineyard where you can observe the rich tapestry of the surrounding countryside and the verdant, undulating, landscape stretching out before you. Walk amongst aged vines with a chilled glass of wine in your hand. Travel next to the delightful village of Bad Krozingen, which lies beneath the vineyard-laden slopes of an ancient Roman vineyard, home to two of the most dynamic wine producers in the region. Relax on the way back to either Colmar or Basel, with drop-off at your hotel.

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What people are saying about Basel

We received a very friendly welcome at every station. Kult has a beautiful little garden, and we had a delicious meal at Klaras. There were also treats at the other two stations. I highly recommend the tour.

It was a great experience. Plenty to eat. We did get a bit confused with the Kults bakery and went to the wrong one to start with so be aware!

Interesting experiences and fine culinary delights at each station. Pleasant walks through the city. Nice and fine!

was really great - experienced and seen a lot of new things.

Too bad we weren't allowed to keep the voucher flyer.