From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese
- 8–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This full-day train journey invites you to explore the best of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition come together in breathtaking harmony. Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town with medieval charm and panoramic views. Cruise across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. End the day in Interlaken with a tasting experience of local cheese, or Swiss chocolate (Monday to Friday - Cheese tasting, Saturday and Sunday - chocolate tasting) - All-inclusive tickets: boat and train - City tour of Thun Old Town with castle views and riverside walks - Scenic boat cruise on Lake Thun with optional lunch on board - Cheese/Chocolate tasting
Inclusions
What's included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Private Local Guide
- Tasting Experience
- Thun Boat trip ticket
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 1.5 hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until city of Thun
Explore the charming old town of Thun on a guided walk through its historic streets and unique elevated sidewalks. Visit the iconic Thun Castle for sweeping views of the Alps and Lake Thun, and admire the town’s centuries-old church and picturesque wooden bridges. Along the way, enjoy stories of medieval life, local traditions, and hidden gems.
After the tour, we will enjoy a scenic 1h20 boat ride on Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and lakeside villages. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch on board during the cruise. Please note that lunch is not included in the excursion.
After visiting the caves, we’ll take a short train ride to the charming lakeside village of Spiez. There, you’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town, with views of its picturesque castle and vineyards. If booked the Cheese option - the tour includes a delightful local cheese tasting. Please note that the cheese tasting is only available on weekdays.
Return to our starting point Basel SBB train station
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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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). For private tours, we can pick you up—just add your hotel or address in the booking notes.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
How it compares in Basel
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 42 city tours we list in Basel.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 42.
- 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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