Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Zurich
Overview
Combining captivating Alpine landscapes with Swiss history and charming local culture, this adventure-filled tour highlights the very best of Zermatt and its surroundings.
Your guide will meet you at Zurich train station for pick-up and introduce Zermatt’s rich heritage, including its founding and key historical events that shaped it into a premier Alpine destination. Wander through Zermatt Village, surrounded by towering peaks and lush valleys, and discover its charming streets, traditional architecture, and stunning natural backdrop.
Continue the adventure with a scenic train ride to Gornergrat, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Zermatt and the iconic Matterhorn (weather permitting). Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights about the historic Gornergrat railway. At the summit, take time to soak in the dramatic vistas of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa region before descending, with drop-off at Zurich train station at the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Standard Rail Pass
- Meet & Greet at Zurich HB (Instructions will be sent after booking)
- Gornegrat Railway Priority Passes
- Local Guide
- Lunch (can be purchased by card at Zermatt)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Bahnhofplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Zurich
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Zermatt
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Gornergrat Railway
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Zurich
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Standard Rail Pass.
- Meet & Greet at Zurich HB (Instructions will be sent after booking).
- Gornegrat Railway Priority Passes.
- Local Guide.
- Lunch (can be purchased by card at Zermatt).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Zurich is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Zurich will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Zurich. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Standard Rail Pass
- Meet & Greet at Zurich HB (Instructions will be sent after booking)
- Gornegrat Railway Priority Passes
- Local Guide
- Lunch (can be purchased by card at Zermatt)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
