Tour
City tour Basel old town stories
4.9(44)
Duration: 2 hours
FromCHF 25
Join a guided public tour in Basel to discover urban art in public spaces. The street art and graffiti come from national and international artists.
Urban Art City Tour Basel public
Activity provider: Artstübli GmbHJoin a guided public tour in Basel to discover urban art in public spaces. The street art and graffiti come from national and international artists.
Duration
1:30 hours
Meeting point
Art Studio, Steinentorberg 28, 4051 Basel
Free cancellation
Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start
Languages
German, English
From CHF 33
From CHF 33
- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Practical information
- Swiss Activities tip
- Meeting Points
Includes
Guided public tour (all on foot)
Guide
Apéro
Highlights
- Explore artworks between Basel's city centre and the railway line.
- Discover different techniques from street art to graffiti.
- Learn about the cultural and local context of urban art.
- Experience a diverse range of works by national and international artists.
- Observe distinctive styles and their impact in public spaces.
- End the tour at the Kunstraum on Steinentorberg.
Description
You'll discover a variety of works on Basel's Urban Art City Tour in public spaces. Various artists have furnished walls, facades and squares with individual styles and techniques. You'll see international names such as Invader and Tika, as well as regional artists with their own signatures.
The works pick up on their location and present it anew with color and form. Your guide explains how urban art shapes spaces and transforms a city into an open gallery.
The tour lasts 1:30 to 2:00 hours. The endpoint is at Steinentorberg 28. There you can optionally enjoy an apéro in the Kunstraum to conclude.
Practical information
- suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and dogs
Swiss Activities tip
After the tour you can directly visit Basel's Markthalle next door. There you'll find a large selection of international food stalls, cosy cafés and seating. The atmosphere is ideal for relaxing with fresh dishes and drinks or for continuing to enjoy the urban vibe.
Meeting Points
Art Studio, Steinentorberg 28, 4051 Basel
Similar activities
Top Destinations
Top Activities
