From Basel: Zermatt and Matterhorn in Private Day Tour
Description
Escape the city and dive into the Alpine charm of Zermatt on this full-day tour from Basel. 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. Wander through a village steeped in tradition, with its wooden chalets and mountain views that shine in every season. In summer, it's a hiker’s paradise; in winter, a snowy wonderland. Ride the cogwheel train up to Gornergrat Ridge for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and over 20 majestic peaks. With your guide’s local insight and your train pass included, it’s a seamless Alpine escape. - Make the most of your visit with someone who knows the area - Ride the legendary Gornergrat railway—Europe’s second highest—with tickets already arranged - Experience the iconic Matterhorn on an efficient full-day adventure - Enjoy a scenic train ride accross Switzerland in the way to Zermatt
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 3-hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until Zermatt
Next we'll hop on a 30-minute cogwheel train ride up to 10,000 feet, where you'll be greeted by stunning views of the Matterhorn and surrounding glaciers. At the top of Mt. Gornergrat (3,135 m), we can enjoy a year-round snow and panoramic views of over 20 majestic peaks, including Monte Rosa and Liskamm. Take in the breathtaking scenery or explore the interactive multimedia experience that brings the alpine world of the Matterhorn to life. We'll have as well 1 hour for lunch and free time.
While in Zermatt Village, we will accompany you throughout the visit, sharing the fascinating history of the village and its traditional architecture, strolling through the charming old town, with its iconic wooden chalets that give Zermatt its alpine character. We’ll stop at a classic viewpoint, perfect for capturing stunning photos of the surroundings. Finally, we’ll take a break to enjoy a lunch in the village.
We will get back to Zermatt train station and return to our starting point Basel SBB train station
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will either pick you up from your selected area 30 min before tour time, or we will meet you at the designated meeting point at Basel SBB train station.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
Reviews(10)
Petra was awesome and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her. She is the best!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay. Have a safe and relaxing trip home!
The tour was wonderful!! The sights we were shown were so beautiful and breathtaking. But, what we are talking about today is our guide Petra. We miss her. She's a fabulous guide and an even better person. Please send Petra a thank you note from us.
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This was simply amazing. The personal attention and Feyssal, our guide, was top notch. Ask for him if you can. He was delightful and very knowledgeable.
We sincerely appreciate your kind review. It’s wonderful to hear that the tour was enjoyable, and we were happy to have you with us.
What an amazing trip to see the Matterhorn. We had beautiful weather and the scenery was breathtaking. Our guide, Juliana, was wonderful and helped us easily navigate the multiple train transfers. She was very knowledgeable about the region and helped us locate the perfect photo ops, and recommended an excellent Italian restaurant for lunch. Juliana was the perfect guide for our epic adventure!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It’s very important for us to hear about your experience. Your message motivates us to keep offering the best tours. Have a safe trip back home! :)
I took the "From Basel: Zermatt and Matterhorn in Private Day Tour" with Switzerland Viva Tours and was very disappointed. The guide was unprofessional and unhelpful, the provided meals were low quality, and the price was far too high for what we received. Beautiful scenery, but the service ruined the day. I would not recommend this tour.
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It is a long day but so worth it. The Matterhorn and the area around it is so amazing. The pictures don’t do it justice. The train ride to the Alps was good. The windows on the train are very large so you can enjoy the countryside. Our guide was great. He gave us lots of great information and showed us so much. He was so patient as we were two elderly ladies and needed to rest some and walk slow. It was well worth the money.
We decided to go to the Matterhorn one day in advance! We were able to book a private tour with Julianne. We had a wonderful train ride to Zermatt and then on the cog train to the top of the Matterhorn. Julianne suggested eating at the restaurant on top. Best meal of our trip. The Raclette was amazing!! We made it back to Zermatt in time to see the Goat Parade! Back to Basel on the train with no issues! Thanks for a great day from the north to the south and back!
Dear Dawn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to provide you with a quality tour, and we’re so glad you’ve taken home such lovely memories of Switzerland. We wish you a fantastic rest of your trip! :)
Zermatt is gorgeous in the pictures but even better when you see it by yourself. One of those places to be seen during life time. Everything was well organized and Josue was very friendly and a super person to spend time with. We had a great day!
Jon was very friendly and always accomodating our requests. The destination is stunning, and while the trip can be lengthy for those traveling from Basel, the scenic journey makes it worthwhile. I highly recommend it to anyone. One of the biggest advantages is the small group size, which makes it easy to stay organized and connected.
After a good tour in Basel with them, we decided to book Zermatt tour for the next day since we were staying for the weekend. So glad we did—breathtaking views and a seamless experience. (enjoyed to travel by train)
