Basel Walking Tour 2
Time & Location
20. Juni 2026, 10:30 – 13:00
HYVE Basel, Gempenstrasse 64, 4053 Basel, Switzerland
About the event
A Walking Tour Through Time: Prehistory · History · Art
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starting and End Point: Hyve Hotel, Basel (includes a warm welcome with tea/coffee)
Tour Type: Walking + Public Transport (Tram/Bus)
Language: English
Focus: Prehistoric human life · Basel’s historic layers · Connections to art and culture
Tour Highlights:
Join us for a special journey through Basel’s layered history, from its prehistoric roots to its vibrant role in the contemporary art world during Art Basel. This experience is perfect for those who are curious about how the past shapes the present, and how archaeology, architecture, and art are deeply connected in this unique city.
Key Themes:
Prehistoric and early human life in the region
Medieval and Renaissance Basel: a city of trade, printing, and humanism
Basel’s transformation into a modern art and cultural hub
Hidden stories and symbolic meanings in the Old Town’s streets
Tour Plan
10:30 - 11:00 | Welcome at Hyve Hotel
Tea/coffee in the lounge
Quick introductions and overview of the tour
Brief insight into Basel’s prehistoric origins
11:00 – 12:30 | Guided Tour
Walking (and tram ride) through Basel
*please bring your the Baselcard from your hotel / airbnb for free public transport
12:30 - 13:30 | Photography workshop :
After the discovering the city with Duygu, participants will be able join Ketevan Jananashvili and LeKeitha Haynes to focus on street photography. Taking photos of urban situations, architecture, and people : these will be the main themes alongside the themes presented by Duygu (+ more surprise themes/challenges).
More specifically, this workshop will work on composition : how to build a strong image. We will discuss different approaches, such as how to use lines, light, and surfaces to create a composition, and how to keep the photo straight and visually balanced. Bring your own equipment : you can use your phone, or, if possible, your film or digital camera.