Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich
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Based on 81 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich worth booking?
Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich is a 11-hour experience in Zurich, Switzerland, from $756 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 81 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (81)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $756 per person
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, accompanie
What you get
About this experience
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 Gornergrat with views to an incredible glacier world and Matterhorn Mountain. Limited to a select few, this personalized journey ensures an intimate and unforgettable experience, seamlessly blending picturesque train travel, cultural exploration, and breathtaking mountain vistas in the heart of Zermatt.
What's included
Included
- priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway
- Local Guide
- all transportation fees
Not included
- Food or drinks (lunch break at various restaurants possible)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Railway main station Zurich & ShopVille
Your tour starts with the train ride from Zürich to Visp (two hours).
Bern
On your train journey you'll pass by Bern. It is called the "Federal City" and functions as the capital of Switzerland. As the seat of the city and large parts of the cantonal and federal administration, it is the largest center of public administration in the country
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Thunersee
You'll pass by Lake Thun, a fjord lake in the Bernese Oberland on the northern edge of the Alps.
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Your train journey continues through the Lötschberg Base Tunnel, a 34.6-kilometre-long railway tunnel that crosses under the northern Alpine chain at the Lötschberg between Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) and Raron (Canton of Valais, Switzerland) and was put into operation in 2007. This base tunnel is part of the Lötschberg-Simplon axis of the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA), which runs from Basel via Bern-Thun-Spiez to the Lötschberg and on via Brig-Simplon-Domodossola to Milan and Novara-Genoa, and next to the one running parallel Gotthard axis forms a second route for the transalpine rail freight traffic of the European Corridor (Rotterdam-Genoa).
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Visp
Visp is a municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located at the entrance to the Vispertal at the mouth of the Vispa in the Rotten. The small town is the capital and largest municipality in the district of Visp. Here you get off the intercity train and change direct onto the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Railway. The cogwheel train takes you within 55 minutes to Zermatt
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Zermatt
Walk through the old part of the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical wooden houses.
120 minutes here
Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge
Visit the viewpoint for the typical Zermatt village picture to the Mt. Matterhorn
10 minutes here
The graveyard shows you, how closed the success to climb Mt. Matterhorn and the risks are. It's part of the history of Zermatt, that accidents on high alpine climbing happens.
10 minutes here
The hotel Monte Rosa is where the first ascent to Mt. Matterhorn startet. Several information about the first ascent and it's historical tragedy are available here.
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On a 30 minutes cogwheel train ride you get up to 10000ft altitude. In this high alpine area, beautiful views to Mt. Matterhorn and the glaciers await you. Mt. Gornergrat is in all year snow.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Gornergrat is a mountain ridge at an altitude of 3135 m above sea level. M. It is located about three kilometers east of Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. The Gornergrat is located between the Gorner Glacier and the Findel Glacier and offers views of more than 20 four-thousanders, including Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and the Liskamm. The Gornergratbahn runs from Zermatt (1620 m above sea level) to the Gornergrat, overcoming an altitude difference of almost 1500 metres. At the terminus (3089 m above sea level) on the southwestern tip of the ridge is the Kulmhotel, which is the highest mountain hotel in Switzerland. Visit the scenic viewpoint with the all year snow or have a look at the multi-media experience world, which shows the Matterhorn and its surrounding alpine world in all dimensions, will fascinate both young and old and is even a great place to visit on the Gornergrat when the weather is not so good.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Zermatt
After returning from Gornergrat, your travel back to Zürich will take place (3 hours). You trave on the same way back as you arrived in the morning.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zurich
Meeting point IN FRONT OF the Zurich tourist information office in the main hall of Zurich HB. Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point IN FRONT OF the Zurich tourist information office in the main hall of Zurich HB. Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SwissTravelGuide.ch
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 81 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
81 verified traveler reviews for Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Overpriced Zermatt tour
Enzo our guide was fantastic very friendly and helpful. By the end of the day we felt that we had known him for years. What we saw was fantastic but the price of $2000+ was way over the costs of our collective tickets had we just bought them on our own. Would not recommend paying so much or doing a similar trip in future. This is absolutely no reflection on our guide
Response from the operator: Please think about, that you were travelling a full day by train through Switzerland without any reduction card. And you travelled to Mt. Gornergrat, the 2nd most expensive destination in Switzerland. Furthermore you booked this tour on a 3rd party provider. Reflect on the salary niveau in Switzerland and the costs, that this generates.
via Tripadvisor
It was a great and memorable day with an excellent guide!
It's a great opportunity to see Zermatt. Seeing the Matterhorn depends on the weather. When we arrived it was partially obscured, but the clouds passed and we got a great view. Zermatt is a charming Swiss town. Our guide was excellent! He did a great job managing the trains and helping us with crowed train platforms. You will spend a lot of time traveling between Zurich and Zermatt, but we had an incredible experince!
via Viator
Perfect view of Matterhorn!
Alex our guide was a little early so we got great seats on first train. Alex guided us to all of the trains with perfect connections! We were very lucky to have perfect weather the entire trip. Nice lunch in Zermatt! Beautiful blue skies to see the Matterhorn and surrounding mountains!
via Viator
Matterhorn…an experience of a lifetime!!!
This was a once in a lifetime experience! To see Matterhorn in person is like seeing something that has only been in pictures from afar. Our guide was Rolf…he was incredibly nice and informative. We even sat down for lunch together and enjoyed learning about Swiss culture and Swiss life. It was much more than just seeing Zermatt and Matterhorn. We would highly recommend this experience and especially our time with Rolf.
via Viator
ASK FOR Enzo Grieco.
Enzo Grieco was the best tour guide we have had during our month-long trip across Europe. We move a little slow and he took extra care to keep us on schedule and safe. Where possible Enzo emphasized areas of special interest to us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 28
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zurich.
How much does Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich cost?
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Prices start at $756 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zurich usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zurich is not rushed.
Is Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 81 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zurich, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich?
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Around 28 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zurich can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zurich and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from Zürich start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zurich within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zurich?
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On Outty we rank every Zurich experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates, Private, excellent guided tour of Zurich (from CHF 21/pers.), Zürich Historic District Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zurich?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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