River Cruises in Basel
Compare 16 river cruises in Basel, with prices from €43. Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Kori_D·2026-05-06·
★ 5.0
France & Switzerland - Private Trip to Colmar & Basel from Zurich
First Class Experience
We enjoyed our tour of Colmar/Basel with our guide Bogdan and learned a lot about both cities. Bogdan was knowledgeable, attentive and flexible with requests and the car was comfortable. Overall is was a fun and interesting day, definitely recommend for a stress free adventure.
974staceyn·2026-04-06·
★ 5.0
From Basel: Private Interlaken Tour, Lake Cruise, Giessbach Falls
Basel to Interloken
We had a fantastic time! Loved the train ride through the mountains.
analV5456AI·2026-01-04·
★ 5.0
Discover 4 Countries in One Day from Basel in Small Group
Great day tour
If you want to see as much as possible in one day then you should definitely book it. Great tour with plenty of sightseeing and a great guide who is very friendly.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for river cruises in Basel?
Plan on €359 to €912 per adult, which covers half of the 16 options on this page. The cheapest is the SÈTE EXPERIENCE guided miniboat tour on the Royal Canal at €43.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 16 of the 16 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
Two experiences on this page include pickup, such as the From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Do I get my tickets immediately?
With 15 of the 16 experiences, yes: the mobile voucher arrives by email as soon as you book.
Can I book river cruises in Basel in my language?
English is the most common, offered by 16 experiences, followed by Spanish; Castilian, German, French and Portuguese. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. One option takes 2 hours or less. Most last about 7.5 hours.
Which option has the best reviews?
The SÈTE EXPERIENCE guided miniboat tour on the Royal Canal is rated 5.0 from 76 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
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