Private Tour
From Basel: Glacier Express, Swiss Alps Bern City in Private Trip
Overview
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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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
City Tour in Brig & Bern
One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day 1st or 2nd class
3-course lunch served at your seat (when booking lunch option)
Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train
Private local guide
Glacier Express seat reservation
Drinks
Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Basel SBB Station
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 2-hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until Chur
Chur
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.
Options
Standard 2nd class
Standard 2nd class + lunch
3 course Lunch
Premium 1st class
Premium 1st class + lunch
3 course lunch
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular trip through...
steven p,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular trip through the Swiss Alps. The train is very comfortable and has great service. The views are amazing! What made our trip very special was our tour guide Juliana. She is pleasant, knowledgeable and truly enjoys her job. Be sure to ask for her for a wonderful day
Scenic train ride
651tamarao,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glacier express is a experience you cannot miss. Tour was super well organized covering so much in one day. John our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great day!!
Unforgettable Day Trip
Freedom692432,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The organization of the tour was excellent — everything ran on time, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Switzerland. It’s the ideal way to combine stunning landscapes with Swiss culture in just one day.
Glacier Express tour
lauratQ8260JI,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a lot our tour and Glacier Express itself - amazing scenery and experience overall. Very thankful to Ion & team for making it so smooth and adapting it to our needs. 5 star experience !!
A life time experience on Glacier Express..
noemirN9744FO,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Glacier Express has been on ours bucket list for some time, and we are so grateful to Ion & the team for making it a reality. From start to finish, the trip was exceptionally well organized, with attention to every detail. Top-notch, unforgettable experience — we couldn’t recommend it more!
Glacier Express bucket list
thomasmZ4246QI,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the day. The Glacier Express offered stunning views, and Lucerne was absolutely beautiful with plenty of time to explore. The meals were good and the whole trip felt seamless. A fantastic way to experience Switzerland — highly recommended!
Disappointed — Poor Guide & Overpriced
S5172YCaarona,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I recently booked the "From Basel: Glacier Express Train and Lucerne Private Day Trip" with Switzerland Viva Tours and had a poor experience. Guide and staff: The guide was unprofessional — communication was poor, explanations were minimal or inaccurate, and they were not helpful when issues arose. Food: Meals included in the trip were low quality and did not reflect the price we paid. Several of the meals were unappetizing or poorly organized. Value and price: The tour felt overpriced for the level of service and organization provided. The cost did not match the experience. Organization and pacing: The day felt disorganized at times, which reduced enjoyment of the Glacier Express scenery and Lucerne visit.
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