Private Tour
Premium Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Skip the tourist trains and travel in 1st class comfort like the Swiss, with an authentic lunch and sightseeing along the way. This tour takes you along the exact route of the iconic Glacier Express, and includes scenic travel along glaciers, alpine villages, the Rhine Gorge, and the Oberalp Pass with your private guide.
Enjoy Swiss comfort on historic trains with your expert local guide by your side. Take in a relaxed lunch and sightseeing in the mountain village of Disentis, before our train leads us 2000m up among the glaciers over the Oberalp Pass, to the ski village of Andermatt.
Highlights
- 1st class seating and comfort
- Private local guide for a personalized experience
- Lunch at a local Swiss restaurant, with views overlooking the mountains
- Sightseeing in Chur, Disentis, and Andermatt
- This private tour is for your party only
*Important* This is not the official Glacier Express, but a carefully curated route that follows the most scenic sections of its journey.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with challenges walking 5,000 steps
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch at a local Swiss restaurant in Disentis, including a beverage of your choice
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Sorell Hotel St. Peter
In Gassen 10 Zurich Switzerland
What To Expect
Chur
Ride to Switzerland’s oldest city Travel through the serene landscapes of eastern Switzerland on your way to Chur, the oldest city in the country. Enjoy panoramic views from your window as you ease into the day.
Switzerland’s Grand Canyon Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, Switzerland's Grand Canyon — a jaw-dropping natural wonder carved by ancient glaciers. Towering cliffs, winding rivers, and untouched beauty await you on this unforgettable segment.
Options
Premium Glacier Express Route
First-class comfort
Lunch in the Swiss Alps
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Phenomenal, intimate experience with the best pics of the trip
D1638QNrachelr,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phenomenal. My husband and I devoted the second day of our stay in Zürich during our 10 year wedding anniversary trip to this tour and it was the highlight of our vacation. It was just us and Laura, our delightful guide. She engaged us in the history, the geography, the culture, and the food. She also knows here Way around a photo op! Friendly. Not crowed. Reasonable walks. Stunning views.
Breathtaking views!!!
EttiennePR,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura is spectacular! Very friendly and has a lot of knowledge, besides drones technology 😂😂😂. She is very kind and the tour was as expected.
A brilliant day in the alps
B1093AQcaseyg,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant day on this tour. The scenery from Chur to Andermatt was simply stunning, with Laura pointing out little details we would have missed. Lunch was excellent, served in a charming restaurant with mountain views. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see Switzerland in style.
Amazing Glacier Express tour with Laura!
Jose E,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing Glacier Express tour with Laura at Hello Switzerland Tours. Laura is one of the nicest, sweetest tour guides we’ve had who is so knowledgeable and super accommodating. Laura made sure that she tailored this private tour to our liking. We even had an amazing gourmet lunch at Desantis in a beautiful, cozy restaurant! So happy that I canceled a previous similar booking that would only serve you lunch inside the train. Going outside and seeing the city, getting some fresh air, and eating that sumptuous lunch was definitely a better experience than that other Glacier Express tour. I highly recommend upgrading to the Premium First Class train tickets as we mostly had the train cars to ourselves the entire time. Laura also gave us the time to take some great photos and even took our pics at some favorite spots. This was a wonderful experience to see the Swiss mountains, valleys, and alps and highly recommend Laura with Hello Switzerland Tours!!
I can't rate her high enough
N1009MPtracyb,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura was an absolutely wonderful guide. She was engaging, managed a fairly large group of us and was so much fun. We had a lot of guides on this Rhine River cruise with time in Switzerland, but she by far exceeded everyone else. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Laura.. I really hope to see you again!
A personal and scenic Swiss experience
maryroseh673,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this as a solo traveller and was delighted with how personal it felt. Laura was an excellent guide, full of knowledge and clearly passionate about her country. The train journey from Zurich to Andermatt was smooth and comfortable, and I could take pics from my seat without difficulty. The lunch stop was a treat. The restaurant’s terrace gave a splendid view of the surrounding peaks. I would happily do this tour again and see the Alps in a different season.
A perfect corporate day out
lorenzv225,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a free day between meetings and booked this private tour for our small team. It was exactly what we needed. Comfortable first class seats, incredible mountain views, and no stress about planning. Laura’s commentary was engaging without being overwhelming.
Very Misleading Tour – No Glacier Express Included
hanssY3936EB,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked the Premium Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich because I specifically wanted to experience the Glacier Express. The description and name of the tour made it sound like the Glacier Express train was part of the package, but it was not included at all. This was extremely disappointing and felt misleading. For the high price they charge, I expected much more clarity and honesty. Instead, the tour felt like a generic trip with none of the unique value that was promised. If you are booking this thinking you will actually ride the Glacier Express, be careful — it’s not what you’re getting. I would not recommend this tour, especially for travelers who want the true Glacier Express experience.
Unreliable and Overpriced Service
J899NBchristopherh,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked a tour with Hello Switzerland Tours and had a very disappointing experience. The price was much higher compared to similar tours on other platforms. When I tried to contact them, no one answered the phone. Later, I could no longer find their website and was unable to log in to my account. Very unprofessional service — I would not recommend booking with them.
Scenic, relaxing, perfectly organized
raffaellom2017,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scenic, relaxing and perfectly organized. I had a great time with Laura, is very capable and on the piece, explains very well, with sympathy and professionalism all the points of interest of the visit showing experience and study of the territory. Thank you.
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