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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 secure your spot on this iconic journey.
Enjoy stress-free travel with all train tickets included — no need to worry about bookings or hidden fees. Your local guide will take care of 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.
After a spectacular 4.5-hour journey, arrive in Brig for a one-hour stroll through its historic center before continuing on to Bern, the Swiss capital. Here, you may choose to enjoy an optional one-hour walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
Enjoy a private Glacier Express day trip with hotel pick-up and drop-off — customize the itinerary to your interests by reaching out to us
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point
Itinerary
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We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 2-hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until Chur
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Chur (Pass by)
Begin your Swiss adventure with a picturesque train ride to Chur, the oldest city in the country, with roots stretching back over 5,000 years. In Chur, we will embark on the famous Glacier Express for a scenic journey of about 4.5 hours. Onboard, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch while the train glides past breathtaking alpine landscapes, deep valleys, and charming villages—perfect moments to simply relax and admire the ever-changing views.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Disentis: Pass through this charming Alpine village and admire the historic Benedictine Monastery, founded in the 8th century. Travelers can enjoy views of traditional chalets, alpine pastures, and the serene mountain landscape, experiencing a glimpse of authentic Swiss mountain life.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Our journey then continues by train over the Oberalp Pass to Andermatt, a picturesque Alpine village surrounded by some of Switzerland’s most dramatic mountain landscapes.
Admission ticket free -
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After a scenic journey of about 4.5 hours aboard the Glacier Express, we will arrive in Brig, a charming town nestled at the foot of the Simplon Pass. Here, we will take a relaxed one-hour stroll through the historic center, where you can admire the impressive Stockalper Palace, wander along the quaint streets, and soak in the atmosphere of this gateway between Switzerland and Italy.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Bern
Our final stop will be Bern, the Swiss capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you’ll have the option to take a one-hour stroll through the charming Old Town, with its medieval arcades, historic clock tower, and picturesque fountains—or simply relax and enjoy the city at your own pace before concluding the day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Return to our starting point - Basel train station
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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