Brutal Basel: The Essentials Bike Tour
- Private Tour
- Architecture, Art, Culture, City Experience
- Basel SBB
- 3 Hours
- March – November
- Eng / De
- Max. 15
- 650 CHF / 550 Early Bird Offer
Does your heart beat for brutalism and Basel? Excellent! You’ve found your perfect tour! Discover the trailblazers of early 20th-century concrete modernism and brutalist masterpieces from the 1960s and 1970s. On your ride through the historic city centre, take in all the exciting flavours that Switzerland’s art and culture capital has to offer! Your tour guide is Karin Bürki, Head of HEARTBRUT.
EARLY BIRD OFFER
- 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 tour date is after 8 May 2026, simply pay the difference to the regular price
- Check Good to Know for our terms and cancellation policy
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
HIGHLIGHTS
- St Anthony’s Church – Switzerland’s first church in raw concrete, 1927
- Market Hall, 1929
- School of Design Basel & Maurerhalle (mini guided tour), 1961
- Theater Basel, 1975
A PERFECT EXPERIENCE FOR
OVERVIEW
- Bike tour
- Packs: 6 stops
- Tour with gentle inclines
- Distance: 9.2 km
- Riding time: 36 min
- Group size: max 15 people
- Language: DE/ENG
- Bring your own bike and helmet
- Pack snacks and wear weather appropriate clothing
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants
- Make it YOU: optionally top up tour with additional objects / special focus
- Book at least one week in advance
BOOK TOUR
Ready to explore? Get in touch to plan your experience.
GOOD TO KNOW
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.
TRAM TOURS
Public transport tickets not included
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.
