Rates in local restaurants and cafes are quite high, so if you expect to save on food, it is recommended to have food in numerous bistros and eateries that can be found throughout the city. You can also easily find excellent gastronomy shops which sell fresh salads and pastries close to major shopping and entertainment centers of Basel.
When you visit various excursions together with other tourists in a group, you are eligible for a discount, so the best place to explore the sights of the city is in a company of other travelers. Students and pensioners are also eligible for a discount.
If you plan to make a long walk, you are recommended to take a raincoat or an umbrella with you. Weather in Basel is quite variable, so a small rain can start even on a hot sunny day.
Local chocolate, watch and pocket knives remain the traditional souvenirs that tourists buy as memorable souvenirs. It is worth noting that watch is better to be bought in specialized trading pavilions only. Traders on street markets can sell crafts and souvenirs at very high prices.
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