Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Basel

Overview

Available languages

English

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Embark on an unique small-group tour from Basel to Zermatt, traversing the scenic landscapes of half of Switzerland by train. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the alpine charm with a village walk in Zermatt, accompanied by awe-inspiring Matterhorn views. The adventure reaches new heights with an ascent on the cogwheel train to the summit of Mount Gornergrat with views to an incredible glacier world and Matterhorn Mountain. Limited to a select few, this personalized journey ensures an intimate and unforgettable experience, seamlessly blending picturesque train travel, cultural exploration, and breathtaking mountain vistas in the heart of Zermatt.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway

local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide

all taxes, fees and handling charges

all entrance fees

all transportation fees

travel to starting point in Basel SBB

food and drinks during the tour

personal expenses during the tour

gratuities welcome for the tourguide

What To Expect

Basel SBB Station

Your tour starts with the train ride from Basel to Visp (two hours). The intercity train takes you in one hour to Bern.

Admission Not Applicable

Bern

Berne is called the "Federal City" and functions as the capital of Switzerland. As the seat of the city and large parts of the cantonal and federal administration, it is the largest center of public administration in the country

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Zermatt & Matterhorn area - small group tour - starts from Basel

Reviews

4.38

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Matterhorn Experience
Lindsay B,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The all day trip was worth every minute of it. The train rides brought us through the beautiful countryside and along rivers to the final climb to the Matterhorn. The views were breathtaking and we were able to get a number of fantastic photos. The best part of the trip, however, was our guide, Feyssal. He was absolutely the best. He was knowledgeable, funny, professional and a wonderful representative for Viator.
Mountain and Swiss countryside!
925patsyh,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Joelle was 11 out of 10! She provided a great tour experience. Please tell her that her dinner recommendation was perfect and we hope she got home quickly and safely!
The tour guide took us on...
david a,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour guide took us on a 4 hour train ride to Zermat and the Matterhorn. The scenery was fantastic but as we looked around the friendly guide explained what we were looking at as well as history of the area. He answered all our questions and was a pleasure to be with. Then the Matterhorn was fantastic!
Very much enjoyed our day
linda r,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We very much enjoyed our day with Emil. We would have never been able to navigate the whole train situation without him. The scenery was beautiful. We were lucky enough to see the Matterhorn out of the clouds and the other mountains around were simply beautiful. I would definitely recommend this if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Switzerland is like.
I joined this tour and it...
Imra C,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I joined this tour and it exceeded my expectations. The riedes by train were smooth and punctual.Group size was perfect: small enough for friendly vibes. Tourguide's enthusiasm made it enjoyable and it is a highly recommended tour for a alpine mountain sightseeing.
Zermatt to Matterhorn
Corazon N,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Zermatt and Matterhorn is beautiful. We enjoyed the stunning views at Matterhorn. Emil our tour guide was excellent. He is knowledgeable and great tour guide. I definitely recommend this tour
Wonderful...
Elizabeth M,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful adventure with our guide Michael brilliant knowledge of Switzerland and surrounding borders great day
we saw the Matterhorn
Evans V,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
after our cruise we wanted to see something different than waterways and we saw this iconic Matterhorn. It was really worth the money we spend and a full day of sights. Tour was well organized with all the train rides through the mountains and to the viewpoint. Had some time in Zermatt before returning to Basel. Our guide Emil did a great job and was very informative.
The scenery was beautiful...
Ronna P,
Dec 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
The scenery was beautiful even though we didn't see all of the mountain. However, we missed parts of the tour and found that we had more of an escort than a tour guide. There was no guidance on time and no information given by the tour guide.
Great Zermatt trip
John C,
Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Matterhorn. Eddie was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, very pleasant navigated the complicated transportation connections. We highly recommend him!