Enjoy a private day trip from Basel to Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen, combining Europe’s largest waterfall with a charming Swiss old town. This route is ideal for travellers who want a scenic natural highlight, easy walking, viewpoints, and time to explore a historic riverside city.
Driving time: ~3h return
Free time: ~5h
Suggested pickup time: 09:00
Your driver will take you from your desired pickup location
You will travel in comfort between your destinations and your driver will wait for you in the stop points
Important to know before you book
Driving time: ~3h return
Free time: ~5h
Enjoy a private day trip from Basel to Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen, designed for travellers who want a comfortable, flexible way to explore nearby highlights without fixed group-tour schedules or public transport connections.
Your private driver will pick you up directly from your hotel, airport, or preferred address in Basel and take you comfortably to Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen. The route includes 3h return of driving time, giving you around 5h to explore at your own pace.
This trip is ideal for couples, families, small groups, and premium travellers who prefer a private experience with time for sightseeing, lunch, photos, shopping, and relaxed exploration before returning to Basel.
Rhine Falls is Europe’s largest waterfall and one of Switzerland’s most impressive natural sights. Nearby Schaffhausen adds a historic old town with beautiful façades and riverside character, making this a varied day trip with both nature and culture.
During your free time in Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen, you can enjoy the destination at your own pace. Popular things to do include:
With approximately 5h of free time, this day trip gives customers a comfortable amount of time for sightseeing, lunch, photos, and relaxed exploration before returning to Basel.
Best visited from May to September, when water levels, viewpoints, walking paths, and optional boat experiences are most enjoyable. Spring and early summer are especially good for powerful waterfall views.
The suggested package duration is 8h, including approximately 5h of free time at the destination, depending on traffic, weather and local conditions.
Yes. This is a private day trip with pickup and drop-off at your preferred address in Basel, so you travel with your own driver and can enjoy the destination at your own pace.
Yes. Extra waiting or sightseeing time can usually be added, subject to driver availability and the applicable extra-time rate of €66 per hour.
Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Luggage
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online!