From Basel: Private Thun Tour, Lake Cruise, Beatus Caves & Cheese
All tickets are included in this experience — no need to worry about hidden fees or reservations.
This full-day journey invites you to explore the best of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition come together in breathtaking harmony.
Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town with medieval charm and panoramic views. Cruise across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and vineyards.
Explore the mystical St. Beatus Caves, where legends and geology meet inside a spectacular cliffside setting.
End the day in Spiez, one of Switzerland’s most picturesque lakeside villages, with the option to enjoy a local cheese tasting (Monday to Friday, if booked in advance).
- All-inclusive tickets: boat, train, caves – no hidden fees
- Charming old town of Thun with castle views and riverside walks
- Scenic boat cruise on Lake Thun with optional lunch on board
- Visit to St. Beatus Caves and optional cheese tasting in Spiez (Mon–Fri only)
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From Basel: Private Thun Tour, Lake Cruise, Beatus Caves
What's included in From Basel: Private Thun Tour, Lake Cruise, Beatus Caves & Cheese
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basel SBB Station
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 1.5 hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until city of Thun
Thun
Explore the charming old town of Thun on a guided walk through its historic streets and unique elevated sidewalks. Visit the iconic Thun Castle for sweeping views of the Alps and Lake Thun, and admire the town’s centuries-old church and picturesque wooden bridges. Along the way, enjoy stories of medieval life, local traditions, and hidden gems.
Thunersee
After the tour, we will enjoy a scenic 1h20 boat ride on Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and lakeside villages. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch on board during the cruise. Please note that lunch is not included in the excursion.
Inclusions
- Private Local Guide
- Local cheese tasting (this option needs to be booked and is available from Monday to Friday)
- St. Beatus Caves ticket
- Thun Boat trip ticket
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your guide will either pick you up from your selected area 30 min before tour time, or we will meet you at the designated meeting point at Basel SBB train station.
Meeting / End Points
- 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
