Artstübli Urban Art Tours in Basel: A Decade of Street Art Discovery
For a decade, Artstübli has shaped how locals and visitors experience the streets, alleys, and railway lines of Basel. Transforming the city into an open-air gallery, these guided excursions offer a close-up look at contemporary graffiti, street art, and diverse illustration styles. Operating across the city, the platform connects audiences directly with the creators who define the local and international urban art landscape.
Exploring Basel Through Its Public Murals and Graffiti
Visitors joining these walks can expect deep insights into how urban art interacts with architecture and public space. Led by seven guides—including Philipp Gurtner, Vera Elma Vacek, Wiktoria Tundys, Sebastien Pierre Portron, Philipp Brogli, Philipp Benguerel, and Guy Heimburger—tours are conducted in German, French, and English. The routes emphasize distinct working techniques and the local context that shapes each piece, offering a window into a dynamic artistic movement from the city center outward.
New Dreispitz-Areal Tours and Exhibitions
Expanding its offerings, Artstübli introduced a dedicated route exploring the Dreispitz-Areal in Basel and Münchenstein. This addition highlights the industrial transformation of the district, featuring major works by artists such as Maja Hürst, Hendrik Beikirch, Jeroen Erosie, and SpY, alongside temporary uses of the railway arches.
For those looking to extend their experience, the standard city tour can be paired with an aperitif at the organization's exhibition space located near the Markthalle circular buildings. Interested visitors can review available options and request bookings for the new Dreispitz and existing city tours directly.
To plan your cultural itinerary across the city, you can explore the map view or browse current exhibitions and events via what's on in Basel on Musemap (musemap.art).
