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Walks & Rides
Do you love brutalist architecture, art and urban vibes? Want to discover Zurich and Basel in a fresh new way while boosting your fitness? 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
OVERVIEW
- Locations: Zurich, Basel
- Duration: 2-4 hours
- When: April – October (other dates on special request)
- Language: DE/ENG
- Group Size: max. 15 (Bike Rides) / max. 25 (Walks)
BOOK TOUR
SELECT PAST PUBLIC TOURS
24.05.25 HEARTBRUT x OPEN HOUSE BASEL: BRUTAL BASEL RIDE
Brutalism is back thanks to the Oscar-winning movie ‘The Brutalist’. Reason enough to rediscover Basel’s concrete icons – which are anything but grey and ugly. Our ride takes you to nine striking landmarks at the intersection of architecture and art, across the city and through the ages: from the pioneers of the early 20th century to classics of the 60s and 70s – the golden age of brutalism – to contemporary reinterpretations. Perfect for lovers of brutalism and anyone who wants to experience Basel in a brutally brilliant new way.
Images: Karin Bürki / Elke Waller
12.10.24 HEARTBRUT x VN RESIDENCY: WALK
Do you love modern architecture, art and the lakeside promenade? Then this VN Residency guided tour from the Kunsthaus to Pavillon Le Corbusier and more post-war icons on the right bank of Lake Zurich with writer and HEARTBRUT director Karin Bürki is for you.
Images: Roxana Calin
24.9.24 HEARTBRUT x OPEN HOUSE ZURICH: RIDE 1
Nowhere is Zurich more urban and lively than in the arc between Europaallee, Letten Viaduct and Platzspitz. Do you want to explore the transformation from industrial area to hip hotspot by bike? Then this free Open House Zurich bike tour with writer and HEARTBRUT director Karin Bürki is for you.
Images: Cindy Hertach / Karin Bürki
GOOD TO KNOW
ALL TOURS
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
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 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
