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Is a Basel food tour worth it?: It depends on appetite: Basel's official FoodTour is a self-guided 2.7 km grazing route through four eateries for CHF 39, which suits curious snackers who want structure without a guide. Travelers who want a full sit-down meal or storytelling guide should plan a restaurant meal instead.
Is swimming the Rhine in Basel worth it?: It depends on your swimming. For a confident open-water swimmer when the water is above 18 degrees, the free three-kilometer float past the old town is one of Europe's great urban swims. Everyone else should join the lifeguard-escorted Tuesday group or stay out of the current. In the logs, one visitor was kept out by high water on both days.