Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Glacier Express, traversing Switzerland’s stunning terrain in style. Indulge the majestic views during this journey through Chur, Andermatt, and Lucerne, capturing breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Rotsee. Conclude with a charming mini-tour of Lucerne’s Old Town, Chapel Bridge, and the iconic Lion Monument’s Head.
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Zurich
Your guide will greet you inside the main hall underneath the clock tower of the central train station of Zurich HB before catching the train to the Glacier Express
Chur
Begin your journey in true Swiss style with a scenic train ride to Switzerland’s oldest city, Chur, with over 5,000 years of history. Along the way, hear stories about the landscapes, cultural heritage, and traditions of the cantons you pass. In Chur, board the legendary Glacier Express and settle into your modern panoramic carriage. Learn fascinating insights about the train’s rich history and how it became one of the world’s most iconic rail journeys. **In high season when the GE fills up quickly, you may be placed on our other tour once the main tour reaches capacity. It follows the exact same route but boards a different scenic train and includes first-class tickets from Chur to Andermatt, a private Sprinter mini-coach, a fondue lunch, and the same itinerary you were expecting.
Options
Standard Ticket
What‘s Included
Glacier Express Seat Reservation
Standard Rail Pass
Meet & Greet at Zurich HB (Instructions will be sent after booking)
Local Guide
Lunch (can be purchased by card on the Glacier Express)
Gratuitues
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
253 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lincoln is an amazing guide! Viator not So Much
Inspiration702576,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved every minute of this tour and feel like I made some new friends along the way. Lincoln is a terrific guide! Big hiccup,’tho, with Viator because the tour was booked for 10am and at 7pm the night prior, I was notified the new meeting time was 7:45am! Lincoln wasn’t at the meeting place (the clock tower in the Main Zurich station hall), because he was told to be at the Lucerne train to pick up people, and there I was with no one else at the meeting place and hit the Viator-provided link to get directions which sent me to the museum across the street! I also called their number to ask for help, They did not answer the phone! So Lincoln, five stars, Viator=Fail.
One very amazing day in Switzerland.
Z7210VKdanm,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lincoln was amazing. The glacier express was beautiful. The tour of Lucerne was awesome. I will highly recommend this experience to friends. Thank you very much Lincoln and Viator.
Glacier Express
514satishm,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mary conducted a very good tour for us. She took us on a quick tour of Lucern and then we went to Glacier Express at Andermatt. The view from the train is marvellous.
Trip
paulius vv,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie was great and friendly guide!
Pleasant tour guide
626nilimam,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall good experience. Tour guide was pleasant .
Special tour of Glacier Express full of Green on summer
Nodknight,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy meeting point, every instructions clear from the beginning with our Guide Lincoln. Despite you have to take more than one train to get Glacier Express Station, it was fun and interesting. Loved the places we visited on this tour but needed more time for shopping and eat something delicious. All train tickets to reach the destination were included. I think the best season to visit is in winter. Lincoln was friendly and patient all along, resolving doubts about the itinerary and information about the places visited. Highly recommended places provided by Lincoln. The only detail is that in the Glacier Express car, we were not allowed to order food à la carte, only simple drinks and commercial snacks. In short, very good activity to perform and get to know the spectacular landscapes that Switzerland has to offer.
Fantastic tour guide. Lincoln really inhanced a wonderful excursion and it was well worth it.
WendyM3959,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with our tour guide Lincoln. He definitely made the whole experience 10/10
NOT WORTH THE PRICE
va20120,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Luzerne tour are worthwhile if the timetables work. We had sufficient contact with the tour operator on when/where/time to meet for the excursion. We arrived 30 minutes before we were to meet. 5 others were there as well to leave from Zurich. The tour operator emailed the day before that he/she would be there 15 minutes prior. Scheduled time was 10am. No one showed. Contacted tour operator through text at 10:15, then attempted to cancel and get refund. Guide shows up at 10:24. She was late not due to her fault but because the tour operator had her in Basel at 9:15am doing something else and there was no way she could be in Zurich at the appointed time. We were denied our claim for a refund. 4 of the people had already left and 1 remained with us. The guide was given permission to continue the trip to Lucerne and provided the tickets electronically. We had to run to get the train (not good for people over 80). Bottomline is that we made the trip, but because we took a later train to Lucerne, we did not have sufficient time to do a relaxing tour, shop, eat, etc. Everyone should experience the Glacier Express if everything goes according to plan. For what we received, it was overpriced.
Gorgeous day in the Alps!
peggyfZ5438BA,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lincoln was a great guide. Very knowledgeable & personable. Absolutely gorgeous scenery!!
Glacier Express
diannelew,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lincoln was very knowledgeable & made the trip truly enjoyable. Scenery was beautiful. Stopped in Lucerne to sightsee & had time for lunch.
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