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Zermatt Village Walk and Glacier Paradise Private Day Trip

5.0 (6 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Zermatt Village Walk and Glacier Paradise Private Day Trip

About this activity

Embark on a captivating walk through Zermatt, guided by your private tour expert. Explore the charming village, taking in iconic sights of the majestic Matterhorn. Then, board Europe's highest cableway for a scenic ascent and breathtaking heights to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. With personalized insights from your guide, this exclusive tour seamlessly combines alpine village charm, iconic mountain views, and an unforgettable railway adventure for a day of enchantment in Zermatt.

  • Guided Walk through Zermatt
  • Cable Car Ride to Glacier Paradise
  • Enjoy stunning 360° views of 38 four-thousand-meter peaks
  • Discover the magical Ice Palace deep within the glacier
  • Private guide providing individualized attention
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At a glance

Duration
5–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, French
Operated by
SwissTravelGuide.ch

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
  • Included: all necessary tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
  • Included: pick-up from hotel through our tourguide

Not included

  • Not included: Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Zermatt

    2 hours

    Begin your tour by visiting the old part of the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical wooden houses. The walk takes you away from the typical main street and you get through the typical alleyways in Zermatt.

  2. Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge

    15 min

    Visit the viewpoint for the typical Zermatt village picture to the Mt. Matterhorn

  3. Mountaineers' Cemetery

    10 min

    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.

  4. Stop 4

    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.

  5. Zermatt Bergbahnen

    one hour Admission included

    Enjoy a ride by Europe's highest cableway from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

  6. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

    2 hours Admission included

    At the summit, a world of adventure awaits, from snow sports to hiking trails, and even a chance to glimpse into the heart of the glacier itself.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Mont Cervin Palace
  • Schweizerhof Zermatt
  • Hotel Adonis
  • CERVO Mountain Resort
  • Hotel Bellerive
  • Boutique Hotel Albana Real
  • Hotel Sonne
  • Hotel Sarazena
  • Hotel Simi
  • Suitenhotel Zurbriggen
  • Hotel Restaurant Weisshorn
  • Unique Hotel Post

and 81 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Tourguide will await you in the lobby of your hotel at the start time without further notice

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • children must be accompagnied by an adult

Traveller ratings

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