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From Basel: Europe's Largest Falls and Medieval Village by Train

Day trips

  • 7–9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover two of northern Switzerland’s most iconic destinations on this small-group day tour from Basel, travelling the Swiss way by train. Enjoy a relaxed journey with no traffic and beautiful scenic views along the route. Start at Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, with a boat ride (Mar–Oct) or panoramic viewing platforms (Nov–Feb). Continue to Schaffhausen, a charming medieval town, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk followed by free time to have lunch or explore at your own pace. - Small group experience with local guide - Travel by train like a local — scenic, stress-free, no traffic - Rhine Falls with boat ride (Mar–Oct) or viewpoints (Nov–Feb) - Schaffhausen guided visit with free time

Inclusions

What's included

  • Rhine Falls Boat tour (from March to October) & Panoramic platform ticket (from November to February
  • Guided tour in Schaffhausen
  • Local Guide
  • Train tickets 2nd class

What's not

  • Drinks & Food
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. Your adventure begins as we meet you at Basel SBB train station, where we’ll set off together by train. From there, we’ll head straight to the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, where you can take in the breathtaking views and feel the power of the cascading water up close.

    2 hAdmission included

  2. At the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, your experience varies by season. From March to October, a short boat tour is included, taking you right up close to the powerful cascades for an unforgettable, immersive view of the falls. From November to February, the visit focuses on the panoramic viewing platforms, where you can admire the falls from different perspectives. In both cases, all tickets are included.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. Your Schaffhausen experience begins with a guided walking tour of approximately 1.5 hours, where you’ll discover the charm of the historic old town, its medieval streets, and unique architectural details. After the guided portion, you’ll enjoy around 2 hours of free time to relax, have lunch at one of the local restaurants, and stroll through the town at your own pace before continuing your journey.

    2 h

  4. After an unforgettable half-day of sightseeing, we travel back to Basel by train. Sit back and relax as we make the journey together, with a convenient arrival at Basel SBB train station, where your experience comes to a close.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point (in front of the big picture).
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Operated by
Switzerland Viva Tours
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Basel

  • Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 65 day trips we list in Basel.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Basel

Basel is a Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland meets France and Germany, with a red-sandstone old town, a Gothic minster and many art museums.

Basel sits on a bend of the Rhine at the point where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. Its old town climbs the left bank to Münsterplatz, where the Gothic Minster in red sandstone holds the tomb of the scholar Erasmus. The Town Hall on the Marktplatz is red too, with a painted façade, and the Middle Bridge links the old town to Kleinbasel. Small ferries pulled across the river by the current alone run between the banks.

Top-ranked sights in Basel: Basel Minster (Basler Münster).

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