For two. BASEL THREE COUNTRIES E-BIKE CITY TOUR
Couples.
Presentation
You and your partner can enjoy an exclusive and private guided tour of the city.
You will cycle along the River Rhine visiting emblematic landmarks and the historic point where Germany, France and Switzerland become one.
Learn about the history of the city, the hidden places, enjoy shopping opportunities and more.
We will stop at the best chocolate shop in town, with an amazing selection of Swiss chocolate. You can indulge your sweet palate with a cup of hot chocolate or a bean-to-bar premium chocolate experience.
At the end of the tour we want to offer a special memory of this three-border city. A bottle of elegant local Pinot Noir or a great Traditional Method Sparkling for the nearby German side. You choose.
Additionally, to continue your personalised experience of Basel, we can arrange lunch/dinner reservations or provide local recommendations for you.
Any other requests or questions about the city.
We will be happy to provide, just ask.
We will be there for you.
Highlight
Visite
Discover
Shopping
Info
Every Mondays to Sundays (based on availability- Pre-book well in advance)
Start time: Other times can be arranged at request.
Two participants – maximum
Start
9:00 or 14:00
Effort
Easy
Duration
4 hrs
Distance
20 km
Price
198 CHF / pers.
Tours steps
8 stops to discover Basel City landmarks
Tours steps
The bicycle used during the visit
All of our tours include an e-bike (pedelec). Each bike is provided with a rear pannier of 15L capacity and a helmet.
City e-bike
Characteristics
Minimum size
Battery
Range
Couple
Gears
Brakes
1m50
400Wh
125~205Km
65 Nm
1×9
hydraulic disc
This open frame bike is by definition easy to ride. Its high handlebars allow to keep the back quite straight. It is perfectly adapted to asphalt roads and can also be used on vineyard paths.
It has a luggage rack allowing you to store your belongings in the panniers provided for this purpose.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Meeting Point: We depart from “Wine Guru on Wheels”, Malzgasse 7A, 4052, Basel. Enter from the garage door inside the backyard, you will see us. Find in Google Maps. It is a 15 minutes walk from Basel SBB train station.
Nearest Tram stop: Kunstmuseum (Stop for Trams 1, 2, 6, 16) 4 minutes walk to Meeting point.
Alternative Tram and Bus Stop: Wettsteinplatz (Stop for Trams 1, 2, 6, 15, 16 and Bus 31, 33, 34) 8 minutes walk over the bridge to Meeting point.
From the beginning of April to the end of October, the ideal season, very little rain and ideal temperatures for cycling and enjoying the surrounding nature.
Outside this period, we could arrange the tours according to availability, weather conditions and how much you enjoy the fresher and colder air.
Departures can be arranged throughout the week and the weekend. Just remember to book a few days or weeks in advance and wait for our email confirmation with further details. The earlier you pre-book, the more certain you are that the e-bikes and the guide will be available for you.
Rest assured, we create our tours primarily for you to have a good time. It’s not about doing a stage of the Tour de France (although we can create that for you if you want!) but about connecting you with the surrounding nature and culture. Each tour is designed to be easy to complete, regardless of your physical condition. You just need to be comfortable on a bike (have balance and respect the rules of the road).
- An e-bike – fully charged
- Bike locks and bike helmet
- A passionate local guide and wine professional
- Picnic experience food and wines (if applicable for your tour)
- Farewell drinks (if applicable for your tour)
- Extra drinks or shopping for bottles of wine
- Accident insurance that covers any accident outside the one caused by a fault with the bike
- Everything else that has been omited from the title « What’s included in this guided tour »
Yes. To get a full refund you will need to contact us 48 hours before your departing time to inform us. Outside this period the tour is non refundable.
If for any unexpected situation the cancellation comes from our side. You will receive a full refund, irrespective of the time.
