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Lake Thun Tour: Explore Caves and Taste Delights
5.0
10 Ratings
Basel
Embark on a seamless, all-inclusive journey through Lake Thun’s wonders. Explore medieval Thun, cruise serene waters, and delve into mystical caves.
Embark on a seamless, all-inclusive journey through Lake Thun’s wonders. Explore medieval Thun, cruise serene waters, and delve into mystical caves.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basel SBB Station - The journey begins at Basel SBB train station, followed by a delightful 1.5-hour train ride through stunning landscapes to the city of Thun.
- Thun - Discover the enchanting old town of Thun with a guided walk through its historic streets and unique elevated sidewalks. Visit the iconic Thun Castle for panoramic views of the…
- Basel SBB Station - The journey begins at Basel SBB train station, followed by a delightful 1.5-hour train ride through stunning landscapes to the city of Thun.
- Thun - Discover the enchanting old town of Thun with a guided walk through its historic streets and unique elevated sidewalks. Visit the iconic Thun Castle for panoramic views of the Alps and Lake Thun, and admire the town’s ancient church and charming wooden bridges. Enjoy tales of medieval life, local traditions, and hidden gems along the way.
- Thunersee - After the tour, enjoy a scenic 1h20 boat ride on Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and lakeside villages. There is an opportunity to have lunch on board during the cruise. Please note that lunch is not included in the excursion.
- Saint Beatus Caves - Following the boat trip, explore the impressive St. Beatus Caves, nestled in the cliffs above Lake Thun. Walk through dramatic rock formations, underground waterfalls, and illuminated chambers as you discover this natural wonder. The visit combines adventure with breathtaking scenery, offering panoramic lake views from the cave entrance. The cave tour lasts about 1 hour and involves some walking on well-maintained paths.
- Interlaken - After exploring the caves, take a short train ride to the charming lakeside village of Spiez. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town, with views of its picturesque castle and vineyards. If the Cheese option is booked, the tour includes a delightful local cheese tasting. Please note that the cheese tasting is only available on weekdays.
- Basel SBB Station - Return to the starting point at Basel SBB train station.
What's Included
- Private Local Guide
- St. Beatus Caves ticket
- Thun Boat trip ticket
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Tasting Experience (available Monday to Friday, booking required)
- Private Local Guide
- St. Beatus Caves ticket
- Thun Boat trip ticket
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Tasting Experience (available Monday to Friday, booking required)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
All tickets are part of this experience, so there’s no need to worry about hidden fees or reservations.
This full-day adventure invites participants to explore the highlights of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition blend in stunning harmony.
Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town with medieval allure and panoramic vistas. Cruise…
All tickets are part of this experience, so there’s no need to worry about hidden fees or reservations.
This full-day adventure invites participants to explore the highlights of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition blend in stunning harmony.
Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town with medieval allure and panoramic vistas. Cruise across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and vineyards.
Explore the enchanting St. Beatus Caves, where legends and geology converge in a spectacular cliffside setting.
Conclude the day in Interlaken with a tasting experience of local cheese or Swiss chocolate (Monday to Friday - Cheese tasting, Saturday and Sunday - chocolate tasting).
- 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
- Cheese/Chocolate tasting
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator’s liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
Location
Basel SBB
Centralbahnstrasse
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 (in front of the big picture).
For private tours, we can pick you up—just add your hotel or address in the booking notes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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K627fomattk
Oct 29, 2025
Very nice tour! recommend it! - It was my first time in a cave, and it went beyond my expectations! The way up was quite steep, but our guide took it easy, making pauses that helped the climb feel much more manageable. We spent about an hour inside the cave, the signs and paths were well-lit, and the rock formations looked like something out of an adventure movie. The Lake of Thun and the town are absolutely gorgeous, and the cheese tasting at the end felt like a reward for the workout. We enjoyed it immensely, it was worth every penny!
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J7614pjpablor
Oct 21, 2025
Such a fun and easy family adventure! - We had a wonderful day as a family! The tour was full of dreamy landscapes, waterfalls, caves, and cheese! We couldn’t believe we were able to do so many things without feeling rushed or exhausted. Our guide had everything perfectly organized, and we felt very well taken care of. She was also very patient with my toddler. Highly recommend it!
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Jonathanlo9856bb
Oct 15, 2025
Thun, Beatus Caves and Cheese - Wonderful - This tour from Basel to Thun was absolutely fantastic. The scenic route to Thun set the tone, with stunning views all the way. Exploring the beautiful Beatus Caves was both fascinating and unique. The highlight for me was the relaxing cruise on Lake Thun — the alpine backdrop was breathtaking. Ending the day with a taste of authentic Swiss cheese made it all the more memorable. Well-organized, informative, and visually stunning — highly recommended!
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A4763yjrobertn
Sep 7, 2025
Amazing day tour - This tour was recommended by our travel advisor and it was just wonderful. We managed to discover a city, use train, bus,boat in the same day, explore some caves and even taste some delicious cheese. What we can say .. we had a wonderful day!!
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Marthapu5508yn
Sep 5, 2025
Thun and Cheese day - After doing the Basel City Tour, we had an extra day in Switzerland and decided to join this trip — such a great choice! Thun was picture-perfect, the Beatus Caves were fascinating, and the boat ride on Lake Thun felt like something out of a postcard.
We also really enjoyed the cheese tasting, which made the day feel extra authentic. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy to understand without ever feeling rushed. For what’s included and the personal touch, the tour felt like excellent value. Highly recommend if you want to see more of Switzerland in just one day!
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X9536snandresb
Sep 3, 2025
Beatus Caves and Thun - We had an extra day in Basel and booked this tour – it was perfect! Thun, the caves, and the lake cruise were all beautiful, and the cheese tasting was a great finish. Our guide John was super good and made the day easy and fun.
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Jennifercg9852pg
Aug 30, 2025
Active but relaxing day - We had a wonderful day on this tour from Basel! The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting details along the way. Thun was beautiful and the lake cruise was so relaxing. Cheese stop was a perfect finish. Highly recommended!
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Seancb1810rl
Aug 29, 2025
Beatus caves and cheese tasting - We wanted to try something different during our stay in Basel and this tour turned out to be a great choice. Beatus Caves were really interesting to walk through, and it was surprisingly cool inside, which felt nice on a warm day. The boat ride on Lake Thun was relaxing with beautiful views along the way. Cheese tasting at the end was a highlight — the selection was delicious, and we got to try a few types we hadn’t had before. Overall, it was an easy and enjoyable day out.
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Kevin_s
Aug 15, 2025
What an experience! - This tour was perfect and beyond expectations from beginning to end! Our guide Julianna was a gem! She met us right on time, explained our day and anything else we wanted to know and got us on our way.
Julianna guided us perfectly as we made our way to the trains an on into Thun! There was a mechanical issue with the train after a few stops and Julianna did not miss a beat and got us off and on to another train right next to us that got us to Thun.
Once in Thun Julianna gave us a great tour and kept the pace easy as we were with my 79 year old mother. We then boarded the ship for an amazing once in a lifetime lunch around Lake Thun. We then were guided to a bus to head to the caves. Julianna was proactive letting us know that we may not want our mom to go to the caves which was ideal as it is a VERY steep incline to get to the caves followed by a 926 meter hike with stairs and narrow trails inside the caves. She made sure to make sure my mom was set while we went to hike. The caves are awesome but a workout!
After the caves we were directed to another bus where we got to Interlocken for a cheese and chocolate tasting. Both were amazing and special. Julianna then guided us all the way back to our hotel! Total time 12 hours and was worth every minute for the memories! Julianna and the tour are fantastic and worth it!
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Petermw5953uq
Jun 16, 2025
Loved every moment of this tour! - Absolutely recommend this tour!
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and we never felt rushed throughout the experience. The landscapes were breathtaking, and it was truly unforgettable. My wife really enjoyed the trip, and we both fell in love with Switzerland!
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