Private tour in Basel Chris W

2 Day Private Driving Tour to Basel, Bern Interlaken and the Swiss Alps.

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Chris W.

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Breaking News Feb 24 - my Tour company has been named Private Tour Company of the year 2023 !!! Super proud to accept this award. Breaking News Dec 2023 - 275 Excellent Trip reviews awarded on line from Tour reviews - 100% record ! Many of which are TBL clients. Breaking News April 19th 2022 - I have just been passed the exam by Switzerland Tourism board to be a Switzerland Travel Expert 22/23. Big Breaking News March 8th 2022 - just won THA Switzerland Private Tour Operator for 22 !! 2nd time in 2 years. Since August 21, the Covid fight back has begun and business is slowly but steadily getting back to normal. Here is a recent review Review of: Best of the Bernese Oberland from Luzern What a wonderful experience! The itinerary was carefully thought through and well balanced. It was a wonderfully organized trip with beautiful cruising, picturesque spots and fascinating lectures on the region and history. Chris is competent, funny and intuitive. Excellent service" Review of: 5 day Private Tour of Central Switzerland including Luzern, Grindelwald & Zurich Wow! Chris was great from picking us up in Zurich all the way to dropping us off in Basel 5 days later! He worked with us to customize the trip to include a canyon swing and hang gliding along with a lot of the recommended sites to visit he lists on his website. We even stayed in his Airbnb!! Chris was totally flexible with the needs of the 4 of us, 2 couples, with sleep ins when needed, milk, croissants and eggs at our doorstep and shuttling from late night dinners. He is completely accommodating!! I would recommend Chris and TST to anyone looking to experience Switzerland!! I think we have found a friend for life and look forward to seeing him. 2020 - I have just won an Award for Private Tour Operator of the Year 2020 Switzerland from the Travel and Hospitality (London) Awards. And even more Big News - June 2020, I have won Private Tour, Guide of the Year Switzerland 2020 from LTG - Luxury Tour Guide. Hi there, I'm Chris W, living and running private and exclusive tours from Luzern, Switzerland. My aim is simple: when you get out of the car after a tour, I want you to have the feeling that you have really experienced something special and have had the best time in a very relaxed environment with a chap, in his comfy car driving round the Swiss countryside and towns. I moved from Manchester in 2000 to Luzern and immediately fell in love with this magical place. The reason I came to Switzerland was for a job in football, my passion. At the same time, with my family, I was able to discover and explore the Lake Luzern area and over time travel further into the neighbouring Swiss regions and enjoy the stunning landscapes, culture and traditions. 6 years ago we started an airbnb business called 4 Seasons attached to where we live in Luzern and it has been a huge success. We enjoy welcoming guests from all corners of the world and try to make them feel at home and offer advice on where to go, what to do, etc. At the same time, I decided to embark on the driver/guide business and joined a local travel company. Finally, a couple years ago, I felt confident to start my own tour guiding business. I have a 6 seater (5 for multi-day tours) Mercedes V Class minivan and organise tours in most parts of Switzerland. I am also licensed to drive minivans up to 18 people and in these cases for bigger groups, I would hire a van. The main areas covered are Lake Luzern, Bernese Oberland /Bern, Rheinfalls and Zurich. I also run Multi day tours to further afield places. I like to create customized tours to suit individuals and am happy to invest time to do this for you. I know the best places to go, which will be a mix of some tourist hot spots you should see. However over time I have also discovered some little known villages, mountain trips and local attractions. I believe I can cater for all tastes and whether you want a very relaxing or adrenalin packed time, there are options to suit. Over 275 all Excellent 5* reviews on line - 100% success rate Several Awards from various organisations. Travel and Hospitality Award (THA) winner - Private Tour Operator of the Year 2022 Switzerland Member of the Swiss Tour Guides Association No restrictions.

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Overview of your Basel tour

After picking you up in Basel, well discover what this important city sat on the Franco- German border has to offer including the famous Old Town and the Rathaus, the Munster, the Spalentor city gate and the best preserved roman ruins at Augusta Raurica. We'll drive past past and alongside Thun and Thunersee before landing in Interlaken to take a stroll along Hoheweg and taking in the views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The town makes a terrific base for exploring the Bernese Oberland and we'll find your accommodation here. A tasty smorgasbord of natural attractions lies ahead for the couple of days, including the spectacular Aare and Rosenlaui gorges, the picturesque villages and Brienz and Isenfluh, the stunning waterfalls of the Trummelbach, Giessbach and Staubbach in Lauterbrunnen valley. After this, on route back to Basel, we'll have an afternoon in the capital to explore the picture postcard old town, the Bear enclosure and the Zytclogge before continuing onto Basel.

Recent Reviews

Kelly B.
June 2025

Two days of great tours of Switzerland. Came with a friend to Basel and had a very ambitious plan to see as much of Switzerland as possible, including history and active days. Chris planned and completed the perfect two-day tour. He took into consideration how we wanted to tour and layered it with his knowledge of the area to come up with a great mix of walking, nature, history and cities. He was a great driver with a nice vehicle, allowing us time to learn even when traveling between places. Very easy to book, plan and meet. He was extremely communicative, even calling on video before to be sure he planned correct. Would highly recommend.

William R.United States
July 2024

Our trip through the Bernese Oberlands was exceptional, thanks to our guide, Chris. From planning our itinerary to navigating rainy weather, Chris ensured we experienced the region's beauty. Despite the weather, he managed to tick off our bucket list, guiding us through picturesque villages, serene lakes, and stunning natural wonders. His unmatched knowledge brought the Bernese Oberlands to life. Chris also uncovered hidden gems like Giessbach Falls and the Aare Gorge, which we would have missed otherwise. I highly recommend Chris for anyone wanting an unforgettable adventure in the Bernese Oberlands!

Susan B.United States
December 2023

That we struggled with the weather, Chris was inventive, and we had a great tour, especially loved our tour to Innsbruck and surrounding areas… made even better when we didn't have rain! Chris is a great guy. He's very easy to work with and is a great conversationalist! Highly recommend him!

Ramona L.United States
May 2023

Just say YES! to Typically Swiss Tours for your private guide service in Switzerland. If you have not used a private guide before, when done well, it is the easiest, least stressful, most personal and informed way to travel. TST does it very well. Chris is professional, knowledgeable, organized, friendly personal service, dependable. I highly recommend Chris and his service for your trip to Switzerland - made our trip one of the most memorable ever!

Your Basel tour itinerary

Pick up and the city of Basel tour on foot will be our first activity. The plan will be to drive the 2 hours arriving early afternoon to explore the several natural attractions such as the gorges, waterfalls (ideal lunch stop - Giessbach) and villages dotted about the valley floor, before settling down perhaps early evening into a Interlaken Hotel for dinner. An early start to visit more attractions including an optional mountain cable car ride, will be followed by the journey to Bern for 3 hours. Here we will embark on a tour of the City, before heading back to Basel for around 6pm.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Mercedes V Class comfortable for 8 with luggage If tour price is for 4-5 people, please contact me for customised tour and price

What's included
Other: Water
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What's not included
Other: Accommodation and food to be arranged and is not included in the Price-
Meeting location

Basel, Basel City, Switzerland

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
History
Day Trip
Tour reference number
582164
Languages
German
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the beauty of Basel, Bern, Interlaken, and the Swiss Alps with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those who appreciate a mix of city exploration and natural attractions, including families with kids, as the tour is kid-friendly. With private transportation in a comfortable Mercedes V Class, it's also suitable for small groups of up to 3 people who prefer a personalized experience.

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