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Genius discounts
Level 1
10% discounts on stays
Applied to the price before taxes & fees
Level 2
10-15% discounts on stays
Applied to the price before taxes & fees
Level 3
10-20% discounts on stays
Applied to the price before taxes & fees
10% discounts on rental cars
Applies to cost of car only
10-15% discounts on rental cars
Applies to cost of car only
10-20% discounts on rental cars
Applies to cost of car only
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Travel perks
En-Route
Worth: $200 per car
Discover sights and attractions as you drive between destinations with our ‘En-Route’ app
Audio City Guide
Worth: $10 - $20 per tour
Explore each city at your own pace with curated audio guides - one free guide per stay
Mobile Organizer
Worth: $10 - $20
Keep all your trip details on your phone – together in one convenient place
Occasions & Events
Worth: $40
Stay up to date on all local events and activities in every destination
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Looking for some interesting things to do in Basel? Here are some recommended attractions and sights for you.
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art & culture
Attractions in Basel
- Antikenmuseum Basel
- Basel Paper Mill
- Basel Minster
- Beyeler Foundation, Basel
- Kirschgarten House, Basel
- Historic Center, Basel
- Basel Historical Museum
- Museum Tinguely, Basel
- Kunstmuseum, Basel
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Basel
- Museum of Cultures, Basel
- Oberer Rheinweg, Basel
- Schaulager, Basel
- Town Hall, Basel
- Basel Zoo
Basel events and occasions
Most Popular Events in Basel, 2025-2026
Basel City voice guide
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Voice guided walking tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can start walking at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. For RoutePerfect customers with our partner VoiceMap's mobile app.
Free with hotel reservation
The Best of Basel: A Guide to the City’s Highlights and Hidden Treasures
Walking Tour60min1km
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