Private Christmas Markets Tour: Basel and Alsace
- Private tour
- About 7 to 8 hours
- 28 November to 21 December
Basel's two Christmas markets on the Barfüsserplatz and the Münsterplatz, then the half-timbered villages and old Christmas markets of Alsace, in one private winter day.
Basel is Switzerland's Christmas city, with two markets, on the Barfüsserplatz and the Münsterplatz. You walk between the lit chalets, see the great tree in front of the cathedral and taste raclette, Basler Läckerli and mulled wine.
Then the car crosses the border into Alsace, a region of half-timbered houses and small villages, with some of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. There is free time to explore and shop before the drive back.
- Duration
- About 7 to 8 hours
- Format
- Private, your party only
- Starts from
- Zurich or Lucerne
- Start time
- You choose
- Pace
- Easy
- Season
- 28 November to 21 December
Each tour arranged privately, adapted to your pace.
Itinerary
Basel
The Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz markets and the tree by the cathedral.
Alsace
The villages and their Christmas markets, with free time to shop, then the drive back.
What's included
- Private transport with driver-guide
- Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle
- Free time at the markets
- Lunch
- Other food and drinks
Pick-up
Your driver-guide collects you at the place you choose and brings you back at the end of the day.
Starts from Zurich or Lucerne.
Know before you go
- From 28 November to 21 December only.
- Tell us exactly where you would like to be picked up.
- Infant seats are available. Infants travel in their own seat, not on a lap.
Questions before you book
How long is the day?
About 7 to 8 hours.
How many guests can come?
2 to 6 guests. Private, your party only.
Where does the day start?
Starts from Zurich or Lucerne.
What is included?
- Private transport with driver-guide.
- Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle.
- Free time at the markets.
What is not included?
- Lunch.
- Other food and drinks.
When does this day run?
28 November to 21 December.
