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From Basel: Mount Säntis, St. Gallen Old Town & UNESCO Library

By Switzerland Viva Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $657 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join this exclusive small-group tour from Basel and experience Switzerland’s best in a single day.

Take a scenic train ride to the Appenzell region, ascend Mount Säntis via cable car for breathtaking panoramic views, and enjoy lunch at the summit.
Then, explore St. Gallen’s charming Old Town and step inside the UNESCO-listed Abbey Library, a Rococo masterpiece filled with ancient manuscripts.

  • Panoramic 360° views from Mount Säntis
  • Charming cobblestone streets and bay windows of St. Gallen Old Town
  • Explore the historic UNESCO Abbey Library with rare manuscripts

Perfect for travelers who love nature, history, and culture — all in one unforgettable day!

Activity location

  • Basel SBB Station
    • Centralbahnstrasse 22
    • 4051, Basel, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Basel SBB
    • 10 Centralbahnstrasse
    • 4051, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Check availability

Shared Tour
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Starting time: 8:10am
Price details
$657.41 x 1 Adult$657.41
Total
Price is $657.41
Until Sat, Nov 8
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pick up included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$905.48 x 1 Adult$905.48
Total
Price is $905.48
Until Sat, Nov 8

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train tickets (2nd class)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    St. Gallen Old Town exploration
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mount Säntis Gondola
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transportation tickets, fees and taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to UNESCO Abbey Library
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any other extra personal expenses during the tour

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Basel SBB Station
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
We will meet atBasel SBB (Main Train Station) and begin a relaxing and picturesque journey to the Appenzell region — gateway to Mount Säntis. Enjoy Switzerland’s countryside as the train travels through lush rolling hills, peaceful farmland, and traditional Appenzell villages dotted with colorful wooden houses.
Santis der Berg
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
From Schwägalp, we will board the modern Säntis cable car for a smooth ride up to 2,502 meters. As we glide above forests and limestone cliffs, the alpine panorama opens dramatically beneath us. At the summit, enjoy approximately two hours to explore viewing platforms with 360° vistas spanning six countries, learn about the region’s natural heritage, and relax over lunch at the summit restaurant 
St. Gallen
  • 2h
After descending from Säntis, we take a comfortable 1-hour train ride to the historic city of St. Gallen. Upon arrival, we’ll stroll through the charming Old Town, known for its beautifully preserved houses adorned with ornate bay windows, narrow cobblestone lanes, and a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. 
Abbey Library of St Gall
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We then make our way to the Abbey District of St. Gallen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its centuries-old monastic tradition. Here, we visit the extraordinary Abbey Library, one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world. During approximately one hour inside, you’ll marvel at its grand Rococo hall, ancient manuscripts, and rare books that preserve over 1,200 years of cultural history.
Basel SBB Station
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After an unforgettable day of alpine panoramas and cultural treasures, we board the train back to Basel

Location

Activity location

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    Basel SBB Station
    • Centralbahnstrasse 22
    • 4051, Basel, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Basel SBB
    • 10 Centralbahnstrasse
    • 4051, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

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