Zermatt Adventure: Scenic Train to Gornergrat

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Zermatt Village and Gornergrat Mountain on this guided tour. Discover the charm of the alpine village, marvel at the iconic Matterhorn, and enjoy stunning views from the Gornergrat. Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the natural splendor of Switzerland.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zurich Hb - Stazione Centrale Di Zurigo - Begin your tour with a scenic train journey from Zürich to Visp, lasting two hours.
  • Bern - During your train ride, you’ll pass by Bern, known as the “Federal City” and the capital of Switzerland. As the hub of the city and much of the cantonal and federal administration, it stands as the largest…
What's Included
  • Priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway
  • All transportation fees included
  • Guided tour with a local expert
What's Not Included
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at various restaurants possible)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unique small-group tour from Zürich to Zermatt, traversing the scenic landscapes of half of Switzerland by train. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the alpine charm with a village walk in Zermatt, accompanied by awe-inspiring Matterhorn views. The adventure reaches new heights with an ascent on the cogwheel train to the summit of Mount…

Location
Zürich Tourist Information
Meeting point in front of the Zurich tourist information office in the main hall of Zurich HB
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alfredd702
Sep 12, 2025
A great guided trip to Zermatt - The tour was the highlight of my time in Switzerland. Our guild was Erich Schurch. He was informative and very knowledgeable. He was also a wiz at navigating the train system that we traveled on. After our tour Erich actually walked us to our hotel. Great guild.
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Karen_f
Jul 16, 2025
Zermott - Enzo our guide was awesome! He spent so much time with us and made it a wonderful trip. We would definitely suggest this trip to others.
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Kimberly_b
Jun 16, 2025
Great trip, long but worth it - From Zurich getting to Zermatt is a big deal, two trains and three hours each way. That said, if the weather is good this is one heck of an experience. Tour guide Martin (sorry if my spelling is incorrect) was fantastic and made life a breeze.
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Cannonater
Jun 7, 2025
What a day!, - Ulrich is the best guide we have ever had , and we’ve had a few. Met us at the train and was by our side all day …… 3 trains and a gondola we were staring at the Matterhorn… Just an amazing gentleman. Request him and ask about his past career… Fascinating!!
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Ronald_g
May 22, 2025
Perfect day in every way! - Two city trains and two cog wheel trains to get to the top of Gornergrat and Michael coordinated it all perfectly. He even ran ahead each time we changed trains to make sure we were able to get a good seat. The multiple train rides were worth it when we arrived at our destination…the top of Gornergrat! What breathtaking beauty! The sun was shining so we had a perfect day to see all the peaks including the Matterhorn. Michael took so many great pictures of us. It was like having our own personal photographer with us! Michael suggested we have lunch on the outside terrace. It was 37 degrees Fahrenheit but with the sun shining, it was perfect to sit outside and enjoy our cheese raclette. From the top of Gornergrat we took the cog wheel train back to Zermatt and spent time visiting all the special spots that Michael was familiar with in Zermatt. Such a perfect day! Seeing the Matterhorn allows me to cross one thing off my bucket list. My husband loved the tour as much as I did. The memories and photos we were able to bring home with us will be treasured for years to come. Our thanks to Michael for a marvelous day!!
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Daryl_b
Apr 17, 2025
long but worth of it - We were riding on a train to Zermatt - loved it not to be in a car. Especially for the long ride, but it was smooth and comfy. Were walking throug Zermatt and then tourguide took us to a mountain place with breathtaking view to Matterhorn. Over all is was a long day but we had a fantastic guide and we were just four people on the tour.
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Evans_v
Apr 5, 2025
fantastic train journey - An unforgettable experience! The scenic train ride alone from Zürich to Zermatt was worth the trip – every moment felt like a postcard. Reaching the Gornergrat was absolutely breathtaking, with views of the Matterhorn. Our guide Mike made everything smooth and enjoyable, sharing interesting facts along the way. A true highlight of my short layover in Switzerland!
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Imra_c
Apr 4, 2025
This tour was an... - This tour was an unforgettable experience! The journey from Zürich to Zermatt was smooth and comfortable, with breathtaking Swiss landscapes along the way. In Zermatt, we explored the charming alpine village before taking the Gornergrat railway up to one of the best viewpoints of the Matterhorn. The views were absolutely stunning. The tour made the experience feel personal and relaxed, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. . Highly recommended!
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Nadia_g
Jan 24, 2025
Excellent - Excellent full day trip. Small group experience. Our local tour guide, Ueli, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant. He kept us on schedule without stress. There is a lot to try to fit in in one day. More time in Zermatt would have been nice, but it's already a full long day. There is plenty of time at the Matterhorn to see everything there, including the little chapel, and the museum/interactive indoor experience. Seeing the Matterhorn was on my bucket list and this was a well organized way to do it in one day from Zurich. Recommend this tour.
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Edward_s
Sep 26, 2025
Went despite the threat of a total washout and turned out to be the best decision. - Gornergrat views and the Zermatt town is absolutely astounding. Our guide negotiated the 8 or so train connections that day expertly. However, we were, surprisingly, the only two in the group that day, so direct conversation on the 3-4 hour train rides to and from destinations was a large part of the trip. Unfortunately, our views on life didn’t align well. We listened and were polite, but uncomfortable. Being American, we know our country is very unpopular right now, but not one positive thing was said about it during the day and it got a little hard to hear after a while.
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From $685
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).