Glacier Express: Swiss Alps Scenic Train Journey

Embark on a breathtaking Glacier Express journey through the Swiss Alps, with all-inclusive travel and expert guidance. Book early for this iconic adventure.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basel SBB Station - The meeting point is Basel SBB train station, followed by a delightful 2-hour train journey through stunning landscapes to Chur.
  • Chur - Start the Swiss adventure with a scenic train ride to Chur, the country’s oldest city, with a history spanning over 5,000 years. In Chur, board the renowned Glacier Express for a…
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
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
Additional Information

Given the high demand for the Glacier Express and the limited number of seats, it is highly advisable to book this tour at least two weeks in advance to ensure a place on this renowned journey.
Travel with ease as all train tickets are included, eliminating any concerns about reservations or unexpected charges. A local guide will handle all the details…

Location
Basel SBB
Centralbahnstrasse
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
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Steven_p
Sep 9, 2025
Spectacular trip through... - Spectacular 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
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651tamarao
Sep 2, 2025
Scenic train ride - Glacier 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!!
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Freedom692432
Aug 24, 2025
Unforgettable Day Trip - The 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.
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Lauratq8260ji
Aug 24, 2025
Glacier Express tour - We 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 !!
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Noemirn9744fo
Aug 23, 2025
A life time experience on Glacier Express.. - The 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!
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Thomasmz4246qi
Aug 21, 2025
Glacier Express bucket list - Everything 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!
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S5172ycaarona
Aug 19, 2025
Disappointed — Poor Guide & Overpriced - I 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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From $559
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).