From Basel: Thun Tour, Cruise & St. Beatus Caves Day Trip Tour with Cheese Tasting
ID: GYG1027605-O-1586544
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Thun, cruise Lake Thun, visit St. Beatus Caves, and enjoy an optional cheese tasting in Spiez on this full-day guided tour from Basel by train.
Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town nestled at the gateway to the Bernese Oberland, where medieval charm meets breathtaking Alpine scenery. Stroll through its historic Old Town, crowned by a 12th-century hilltop castle offering panoramic views of Lake Thun and the surrounding peaks. Enjoy a scenic cruise across the deep-blue waters of the lake, fringed by majestic mountains, peaceful vineyards, and charming Swiss chalets.
Continue your adventure at the mystical St. Beatus Caves, perched dramatically above the lake. These legendary caves—believed to have been once inhabited by a dragon-slaying monk—offer a magical underground journey through illuminated stalactites, waterfalls, and vast rock chambers shaped over millions of years.
End your day in the postcard-perfect village of Spiez, known for its castle, vineyards, and serene lakeside promenade. For a delicious finale, you can opt for a local cheese tasting session (available Monday to Friday with advance booking), where you’ll sample some of the region’s finest artisanal cheeses and learn about traditional Swiss cheesemaking methods.
Highlights
- Feel the breeze on a scenic boat cruise across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun
- Explore the charming old town of Thun with its castle views and riverside walks
- Visit the mystical St. Beatus Caves and discover their legends and geology
- Enjoy a cheese tasting in Spiez, one of Switzerland’s most picturesque villages
- Relax knowing all tickets are included, with no hidden fees or reservations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Cheese tasting in Spiez is available Monday to Friday only and must be booked in advance.
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
INCLUDED
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Thun Boat trip ticket
- St. Beatus Caves ticket
- Private local guide
- Local cheese tasting (if option selected, available from Monday to Friday)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
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.
