Discover Basel during Art Week on a Walking Tour

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

11:00 – 11:15 | Welcome at Hyve Hotel
Tea/coffee in the lounge

⁠Quick introductions and overview of the tour

⁠Brief insight into Basel’s prehistoric origins

11:15 – 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  | Ending back at Hyve Hotel
Finish at Hyve, time to browse the artworks at Basel Art Summer Camp art fair

Meet your guide: Duygu

About your guide

Duygu has always had a deep passion for history, archaeology, and prehistoric human life. This interest led her to study Natural Sciences in Archaeology at the University of Basel. Since 2022, she has been guiding tours in Basel, sharing her love for the city’s rich historical layers—from prehistoric times to contemporary art. She especially values the human connection that comes with guiding, and brings her academic background and curiosity to each tour, creating experiences that are both informative and personal. Whether you're a local or a visitor of Basel, Duygu invites you to discover Basel through the lens of time, where the past and present meet around every corner. More on her tours here: https://octoevents.ch/