From Basel: Glacier Express Train and Lucerne Private Day Trip
Overview
Important Note: Due to the popularity of the Glacier Express and limited seating availability, we strongly recommend booking this tour at least two weeks in advance to ensure your spot on this iconic journey.
Enjoy the ease of travel with all train tickets included — no need to worry about bookings or hidden fees. Your local guide will handle the details and share insider tips along the way.
Experience Switzerland at its most breathtaking with a private Glacier Express adventure through the Swiss Alps. Begin your day aboard one of the world’s most scenic trains, winding through dramatic landscapes in absolute comfort. Over the course of this 10-hour journey, you'll travel from Chur—Switzerland’s oldest city—through the serene alpine village of Andermatt, and onward to the lakeside gem of Lucerne.
What's Included
- Glacier Express Seat Reservation
- One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day 1st or 2nd class
- 3-course lunch served at your seat (when booking lunch option)
- All taxes and fees
- Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train
- Private local guide
- Drinks
- Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
Meeting Location
Bahnhof SBB
4051 Basel, 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
Basel SBB Station
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chur
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Disentis (Pass By)
Andermatt
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lucerne
2 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5562969P7
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