Glacier Express Route Private Tour

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Zurich, Switzerland

10 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Trains can open up great swathes of Switzerland and the Alps to tourists, but navigating foreign public transport can be intimidating. With the help of a guide on this private tour, you don’t have to worry about any of that—they have the route all planned out for you, so all you need to do is focus on the sights at stops like Chur and the Oberalp Pass.

Go private and ditch the typical tourist crowds on the journey
Expand your vacation’s horizons beyond just Zurich
Leave the details of planning all the logistics up to your guide
Discover places and hear stories you’d miss if exploring your own

What's Included

Public transportation

2nd class day pass for all trains, buses, trams, and ferries in the entirety of Switzerland.

Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bahnhofplatz 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Meet under the Blue Angel sculpture on the ground floor of Zurich Main Train Station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Chur

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rheinschlucht (Pass By)

Disentis

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Oberalp Pass (Pass By)

Andermatt

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Goschenen (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 5,000 steps
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 30 reviews

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Stefano_P, Jul 2026

As a solo traveler, this was easily one of the highlights of my entire Switzerland trip. The glacier express path is absolutely stunning. You get these breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, charming little villages tucked into valleys, and just incredible scenery the whole way through. Everything ran like clockwork, and Laura was fantastic. So friendly and responsive, she made the whole experience smooth, totally stress-free and educational!

a lot of money for a little trip

ChrisW_L, Dec 2025

we got confused and did not go on the actual Glacier express which was are mistake. If we had know about the train system we could have planned this trip by are self's and saved a bunch of money. I wanted souvenirs from the Gracier train and did not get them. My sure you do your research before yo sign up for a trip.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi Chris, I am sorry to hear that you and Margie were disappointed with this aspect of the experience. I would like to clarify for future travelers that this tour does not use the official Glacier Express train, which is by design. As outlined in the listing, it follows the exact same UNESCO listed route using Switzerland’s world-class SBB rail network, which allows for flexible timing, lunch stops, and time in mountain villages along the way. Despite your negative review, I enjoyed spending the day with you both and wish you many wonderful travels ahead. All my best, Laura