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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

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Overview

Embark on an extraordinary one-day journey from Zürich as you board the iconic Glacier Express panoramic train, traveling from Chur to Brig. With a private tour guide by your side, immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alpine scenery while relishing a gourmet lunch on board. This exclusive experience seamlessly combines luxury train travel, culinary indulgence, and the personalized touch of a knowledgeable guide, ensuring an unforgettable adventure through Switzerland's majestic landscapes

What's Included

  • Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class
  • 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
  • Travel on scheduled train from Zürich to Chur 2nd class (1.5 hours)
  • Drinks
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Meeting Location

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Hauptbahnhof
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Start Time • Daily 8:20 AM

What To Expect

Lake Zurich (Pass By)

The elongated, slightly curved shape of Lake Zurich resembles a banana. The lake is around 28 kilometers long from Rapperswil to Zurich
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Walensee (Pass By)

The Walensee is a lake in the eastern Prealps in Switzerland and is located in the cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus.
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Sargans (Pass By)

Sargans is located at the intersection of the Alpenrheintal, which bends here from the southeast to the northeast, and the Seeztal, which connects the valley of the Alpenrhein to Lake Zurich without any significant difference in altitude.
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Chur

Chur is a city in the Alps and the capital of the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. In the car-free old town, winding streets lead to the three-aisled 13th-century Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace. Here the Glacier Express journey starts.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ruinaulta Rheinschlucht (Pass By)

The Ruinaulta or Rhine Gorge is a gorge of up to 400 meters deep and around 13 kilometers long in the Vorderrhein between Ilanz and the mouth of the Hinterrhein near Reichenau in the canton of Graubünden
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Ilanz (Pass By)

Ilanz/Glion is a small town in the municipality of Ilanz/Glion in the Surselva region of the Swiss canton of Graubünden
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Disentis

The winter sports and health resort is located in the upper part of the Surselva. At the end of the 17th century, a new monastery complex was built in the baroque style. The Glacier Express train stops here for 10 minutes
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oberalp Pass (Pass By)

The Oberalp Pass connects the villages of Sedrun in the Surselva in the canton of Graubünden with Andermatt in the Urseren Valley in the canton of Uri in Switzerland
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Andermatt

Andermatt is a village in the Ursen Valley of the Swiss Alps. The cable car takes visitors to the Gemsstock ski area and a chairlift connects the village with the easier slopes on the Nätschen. North of Andermatt one of numerous hiking trails leads to the Teufelsbrücke over the Schöllenen Gorge. The Glacier Express train stops here for 10 minutes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Furka base tunnel (Pass By)

The Furka Base Tunnel is a 15.38 km long railway tunnel opened in 1982, connecting Oberwald in the canton of Valais and Realp in the canton of Uri. The base tunnel replaces the old Furka mountain route.
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Oberwald (Pass By)

Oberwald is the first village at the beginning of the Goms. It lies at the foot of the Furka Pass and Grimsel Alpine passes. The hamlet of Gletsch, which is not inhabited all year round, and the Rhone Glacier are also located in the area of the former municipality of Oberwald.
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Goms (Pass By)

The highest valley section of the Upper Valais between the source of the Rhone and the valley step of Grengiols near Brig is called Goms. It is the easternmost part of the canton of Valais. In the east it is limited by the Furka Pass between Galenstock and Pizzo Rotondo and in the west by the Weisshorn. The uppermost part of the valley is still called Obergoms.
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Brig

Brig is an alpine town in the canton of Valais in southern Switzerland. It lies at the foot of the Simplon Pass, which leads to the Italian border. A stop on the Glacier Express train, Brig is known for its thermal baths, the Sebastian Chapel and the 17th-century Stockalper Castle. At Brig you leave the Glacier Express train and after the city visit, you travel back to your origin departure point by regular intercity train. From Brig to Bern it takes one hour, from Bern to Zürich/Basel or Luzern another hour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lötschberg Basistunnel (Pass By)

The Lötschberg Base Tunnel is 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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Thunersee (Pass By)

Lake Thun is a fjord lake in the Bernese Oberland on the northern edge of the Alps.
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Bern (Pass By)

Berne 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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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class.3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available).Travel on scheduled train from Zürich to Chur 2nd class (1.5 hours).Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Zürich (2 hours) in 2nd class.Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train.all taxes and fees.One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class.Swiss tourguide for your party only. The following is NOT included: Drinks. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class.
  • 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available).
  • Travel on scheduled train from Zürich to Chur 2nd class (1.5 hours).
  • Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Zürich (2 hours) in 2nd class.
  • Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train.
  • all taxes and fees.
  • One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class.
  • Swiss tourguide for your party only.
The following is NOT included:
  • Drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class
  • 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
  • Travel on scheduled train from Zürich to Chur 2nd class (1.5 hours)
  • Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Zürich (2 hours) in 2nd class
  • Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train
  • All taxes and fees
  • One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class
  • Swiss tourguide for your party only
  • Drinks

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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