GUIDED TOURS

Do you love brutalist architecture, art and urban vibes? Want to discover Zurich and Basel in a fresh new way? Are you planning a team event or a relaxed day out with friends and looking for a unique city experience? Then our walks and bike tours are perfect for you! Discover striking brutalist icons, get to know their stories and explore exciting new places.

Join one of our public tours or book a private tour and create your own individual experience. Your tour guide is HEARTBRUT director Karin Bürki.

RIDES

Brutal Zurich, The Grand Tour Bike Ride, Composite © Karin Bürki. Explore more on Heartbrut.com
Brutal Zurich, The Deluxe Bike Tour, Composite © Karin Bürki. Explore more on Heartbrut.com
Brutal Zurich, The Essentials Bike Tour, Composite © Karin Bürki. Explore more on Heartbrut.com
Brutal Basel, The Grand Tour Bike Ride, Composite © Karin Bürki. Heartbrut.com
Brutal Basel, The Essentials Tour Bike Ride, Composite © Karin Bürki. Heartbrut.com

OVERVIEW

  • Locations: Zurich, Basel
  • Duration: 2-4 hours
  • Language: DE/ENG
  • Group Size: max. 15 (Bike Rides) / max. 25 (Walks)

BOOK TOUR

GOOD TO KNOW

Our walks and rides take place in all weathers. If a tour has to be cancelled due to particularly bad weather, we will contact you. Where possible, we will arrange an alternative date.

  • Don’t forget to pack drinks and snacks
  • Weatherproof clothing is recommended

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.

Public tours: see programme

Private tours: advance payment. In exceptional cases, we also accept a deposit. Please contact us regarding payment terms.

Participants are responsible for their own insurance covering accidents, illness, theft, cancellation costs etc.

  • 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 very bad weather, illness or accident etc:

1. The tour takes place on the 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