Basel Chocolate Workshop & Historic Old Town Tour
ID: GYG1284725-1964971
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover Basel through its traditions: chocolate & history. Create artisan chocolate, then explore the Old Town, including Marktplatz, Basel Minster, and Rhine viewpoints in one immersive experience.
This half-day experience in Basel combines Swiss chocolate craftsmanship with a guided exploration of the city’s historic Old Town. The tour begins with a hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop, where participants learn about cocoa origins, the chocolate-making process, and the techniques used to create high-quality artisan chocolate. Guests will temper, mold, and taste different varieties while discovering Switzerland’s long tradition of chocolate innovation. After the workshop, the experience continues with a walking tour through Basel’s medieval Old Town. Highlights include the colorful streets of Spalenberg, the historic Marktplatz and red Town Hall, and the Basel Minster overlooking the Rhine. From the Pfalz terrace and the historic Mittlere Brücke, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the city, combining culture, history, and culinary tradition in one compact and engaging tour.
Highlights
- Experience hands-on Swiss chocolate making from bean to bar.
- Create and taste artisan chocolate using traditional techniques.
- Explore Basel’s Old Town, from Spalenberg to the Minster.
- Discover Marktplatz and the iconic red Town Hall.
- Enjoy Rhine views from Pfalz terrace and Mittlere Brücke.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide at Kunstmuseum.
INCLUDED
- Local Guide
- Meet and Greet at Kunstmuseum (Instructions will be sent after booking.)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
