Brutal Basel: The Essentials Bike Tour
Discover the trailblazers of early 20th-century concrete modernism and brutalist masterpieces from the 1960s and 1970s by bike! Along the way, soak up Switzerland’s art and culture capital and uncover hidden urban oases.
✅ Brutalism, architecture, art, culture, city experience
✅ 6 game-changing raw concrete icons from 1913 to the present day
✅ School of Art & Design Basel & Maurerhalle (1961), St Anthony’s Church (1927), Theater Basel (1975) and more!
✅ Learn about the buildings’ striking bios and fun facts
✅ Discover hidden Basel oases
🏛️ ✅ BOOK TOUR
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💡 GOOD TO KNOW
EARLY BIRD OFFER
Book and complete a private tour until 8 May 2026 and benefit from up to 100 CHF off!
- Book at least one week in advance
- Use our form to request a booking
- Advance payments only (invoice)
- Amends are possible until seven days before the tour date. If the date is after 8 May 2026, simply pay the difference to the regular price
ALL TOURS
Our walks and rides go ahead in all weathers. However, if you prefer to avoid the rain, we can arrange an alternative date if possible
- Don’t forget to pack drinks and snacks
- Weatherproof clothing is recommended
BIKE TOURS
You can safely ride a bike in the city. Participants bring their own bicycles, e-bikes and helmets. In Zurich, ‘Züri rollt’ offers free city bikes (with a deposit) and e-bikes for CHF 30 per day. Other rental options in Zurich and Basel include PubliBike and Rent-a-Bike. International guests should enquire at the local tourist information office about special rental offers.
PAYMENT
Public tours: see programme
Private tours: advance payment. In exceptional cases, we also accept a deposit. Please contact us regarding payment terms
INSURANCE
Participants are responsible for their own insurance covering accidents, illness, theft, cancellation costs etc
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellations made between 120 and 60 days before the tour date will incur a service fee of 10% of the total amount
- Cancellations made between 60 and 30 days before the tour date incur a fee equivalent to 50% of the total amount
- Cancellations made fewer than 30 days before the tour date are not refundable
If we have to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, such as illness or accident etc:
1. The tour takes place on the agreed alternative date
2. If there is no alternative date, you will receive a full refund of any payments you have already made within five working days of us cancelling your tour