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The 13 Best Glacier Tours in Switzerland

13 tours  ·  from $57 a head

Aletsch, the ice palace under the Jungfraujoch and the Matterhorn glacier at Zermatt are the three that let you walk on or into the ice. The 13 below compare them on altitude, price and how much walking is involved.

Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket - Crossing the glacier in a heated 3S cable car
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Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket

1.Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 899 reviews · from $121Our pick

Ride to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for glacier views, an ice palace, and Europe’s highest mountain station at 3,883 meters.

“We had a great time! The views were spectacular. We were thankful that when we went to exchange our tickets for the day we planned to go up that the tickets were good for 10 days because it was extremely cloudy and we wouldn't have been able to see anything. We decided to wait a day and it was perfect!”

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Geneva: Glacier 3000 - High Level Experience and Montreux - What the altitude feels like
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Geneva: Glacier 3000 – High Level Experience and Montreux

2.Geneva: Glacier 3000 – High Level Experience and Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 206 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $149

Ride to Glacier 3000 from Geneva for year-round snow, the Peak Walk suspension bridge, Alpine views, and a short visit to Montreux.

“We are so happy we took this trip - seeing another part of Switzerland during our stay in Geneva. The views on the journey were breathtaking and we were very lucky with the weather. Thomas was an amazing driver: he navigated the roads extremely well and he drove safely and professionally - we were so impressed how he drove the Mercedes bus and he was professional and fun. The views were breathtaking, we loved the cable car and the ski lift, and our meal at the bottom of the resort was delicious. The snow was beautiful. The drop off at Montreux on the way back was beautiful to see the…”

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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot - The 15-minute cable car ride to 3,000 meters
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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

3.Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56Best value

Ride to Glacier 3000 from Les Diablerets, cross the Peak Walk, walk on the glacier, and enjoy Alpine views from 3,000 meters.

“Great views from the very top, though best to plan your trip on a sunny day. We could not see the matterhorn due to clouds. Ignore the Viator 9am stated start time. You can show up whenever you want! Also, there was no need to buy tix in advance. If you have the half price Swiss train pass, don’t get your tix on Viator. Buy direct and save 50 pct with the pass. I wish I knew!”

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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne - Two hours at Titlis Glacier Paradise
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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

4.Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $235

Ride cable cars to Mt. Titlis Glacier Paradise, cross the Cliff Walk, explore Lucerne, and enjoy a full-day Alpine outing from Zurich.

“The excursion was good. We spent only one hour in Lucerne. Wish there would be more time spent in Lucerne as it was rush and not much time to really explore. Mount Titlis was good. We had a sunny day, quite warm. We did the ice flyer, the 360 turn cable car, walked on the bridge. All good. It was a bit slippery walking on the snow as we didn’t have the appropriate footwear. But it was warm so snow kind of slushy and not too slippery. Our tourist guide Xia was amazing. Lots of info. Very helpful. Her English is excellent. I would recommend this tour.”

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Glacier 3000: Cable Car Ticket

5.Glacier 3000: Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 3 days · from $58

Ride Glacier 3000 above Les Diablerets for 24 alpine peaks, the Peak Walk suspension bridge, glacier trails, and year-round mountain views.

“It was a great experience, really fun and set in a spectacular landscape. On top of that, with the day pass discount, it’s very reasonably priced. We combined the excursion with a stop in Gstaad. Without a doubt, it’s something I would highly recommend!”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich - Meeting at Zurich HB at 10 a.m.
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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

6.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $599

Ride the Glacier Express from Zurich to Andermatt, then explore Chur and Lucerne on a long, scenic Swiss rail day.

“Melissa are guide was great. She was friendly and very knowledgeable. She was the best part g the trip. The tour was not what was described. We went to Andermatt first instead of Chur. Did not spend anytime in Andermatt because we were trying to catch the train. We did not enjoy the glacier express because our seat were spread out. Chur was nice. Spent about an hour there. Then took a bus to Lucerne and did not get much time. The traveling part was too long and spent very little time at the destinations. I suspect if we went to Chur first and followed the initial route there would…”

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Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva - Riding the cable car to Glacier 3000
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Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva

7.Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $152

Ride above the Alps to Glacier 3000, cross its peak-to-peak bridge, then enjoy free time in Montreux on this full-day trip from Geneva.

“Amazing Experience and very friendly guide Dean and Samuel were very friendly yet professional we were offered some free wine n cheese as surprise. Gonna share a secret for other tourist seat on the right side of the bus for mesmerising view .. ❤️❤️❤️”

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From Zurich: Mt. Titlis, Glacier Paradise, and Lucerne Tour - Reaching Engelberg and riding into the glacier zone
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From Zurich: Mt. Titlis, Glacier Paradise, and Lucerne Tour

8.From Zurich: Mt. Titlis, Glacier Paradise, and Lucerne Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 9 hours · from $222

Ride the ROTAIR gondola to Mt. Titlis, cross a glacier bridge, explore Lucerne, and weigh the value of this full-day Zurich tour.

“It was my family’s first time to Switzerland since we wanted to see the Alps. We were confused about which tour was ours so we asked Ambi for help. She was very kind and helped us find our tour. We spent the whole day with our guide Raymond and he is by far the best person for the job. He was energetic, kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Switzerland. He did a great job keeping our large tour group together and kept us entertained for the whole day. I definitely recommend going with Meier Tours and asking for Raymond as your guide.”

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Geneva: Zermatt Day Trip & Glacier Paradise Cable Car Option - Täsch to Zermatt by electric shuttle
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Geneva: Zermatt Day Trip & Glacier Paradise Cable Car Option

9.Geneva: Zermatt Day Trip & Glacier Paradise Cable Car Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Review of the Geneva to Zermatt day trip, with Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car, free village time, transport, value, and practical tips.

“trip to Zermatt was truly unforgettable. Our guide Amen was incredibly kind and welcoming, always smiling, and explained, shared so many fascinating stories about Geneva, Zermatt, and Switzerland that made the journey even more special. Zermatt is absolutely breathtaking. The views, the atmosphere, the mountains… wow everything felt magical. I had such a wonderful time and I’m grateful for this experience.”

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Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich - Leaving Zurich for Interlaken
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Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich

10.Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Ride from Zurich to Kleine Scheidegg and Grindelwald for Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau views on a scenic Swiss Alps day trip.

“The tour guide was extremely rude and didn't explain any details. Gave incorrect information about trains and we had to seek help from locals. The tour guide didn't want to be bothered about any questions and behaved very rudely. Will not recommend this tour operator. Complete waste of our time.”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel - Chur gives the journey a proper beginning
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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

11.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $597

Ride the Glacier Express from Basel to Andermatt, explore Lucerne, and see the Swiss Alps with a guide on this demanding day trip.

“Train ride was fantastic. Our tour guide-Ana was extremely knowledgeable and the best. We did feel rushed at stopping points. Also the start time for our tour was delayed which was a bit confusing and resulted us seeing Lucerne in the dark which was the one key point we really looked forward to having seen in the daytime. We felt the price was a bit high for not providing a meal as well. Also get clear directions as to the meeting point and the time to meet to ensure you arrive timely. The glazer express views were incredible . Confusion as well to the premium railway pass regarding a meal.…”

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Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva - Täsch to Zermatt: several transfers, one car-free village
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Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva

12.Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $231

Review of the Geneva to Zermatt day tour, with Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, cable-car costs, travel times, guides, tips, and drawbacks.

“Excellent experience! Our guide Amin was truly knowledgeable and helpful. Really enjoyed the views of the Matterhorn and surrounding areas! Restaurant we ate at was great and even did a little shopping! Highly recommend this excursion to all!”

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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide - One hour in Chur before the panoramic train
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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

13.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $951

Ride the Glacier Express from Zurich to Brig with a private guide, Alpine views, village walks, lunch, and Swiss rail connections in one long day.

“Mr. Oskar did an amazing job of guiding our day. The sights, sounds and tastes of Switzerland left us planning our next visit. While we could have planned our day adventure on our own, having Mr. Oskar walk us through personal experiences and history of this beautiful land was well worth every penny.”

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