4 Zermatt Train Tours Worth Booking

1.Attraction Ticket: Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $265Our pick

Take the cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat in about 40 minutes, then enjoy the observation deck, mountain and glacier views, alpine trails, restaurants, and the ZOOOM Matterhorn exhibition. Your return ticket works on any train that day, so you can set your own pace.

“Was a neat way to see the area. Loved being able to get on and off the train and hike the trails and eat at the restaurants. Fabulous views!”

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2.Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $858Top rated

Spend about seven hours riding the cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat, taking in Matterhorn views, visiting the Zoom museum and Monte Rosa Hut, and exploring Zermatt with a private guide. Guides such as Pete, Jack, David, Luca, Petr, and Marcello have led this experience.

“Excellent trip with our guide Pete. Went to the top of the mountain with excellent views, the zoom theater and enjoyed a 90 hike with spectacular views. Enjoyed a wonderful lunch over looking Materhorn and finished our experience with a tour of Zermott. Pete was extremely knowledgeable in all details around Switzerland, the alps, skiing etc. would highly recommend this experience and specifically with Pete.”

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3.Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 12 hours · from $764

Travel by train from Basel to Zermatt, stroll through the old village, pause at Kirchbrücke for Matterhorn photos, then ride the Gornergrat cogwheel railway. A live English or German guide, priority railway boarding, and a small group of up to 15 keep this long day organized.

“Everything went as planned. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the entire region. We had a great day!”

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4.Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $644

Meet your private Swiss Travel Guide host at your hotel or Zermatt station at 10:30 a.m. Walk old Zermatt, visit the climbers’ cemetery and Kirchbrücke viewpoint, then ride the Gornergrat railway to about 3,135 meters for views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, glaciers, and more than 20 high peaks.

“We loved everything-fabulous tour and loved our guide. Very exciting and beautiful -hope to come back soon - can’t believe we had the most fabulous day and weather”

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