Switzerland · GLACIER EXPRESS & SCENIC TRAINS
Panorama carriages, reserved seats and a pass through the mountains that would take a day to drive. These 15 compare the routes on running time, what the seat reservation adds and which stretches actually earn the window.
Review of the Chamonix and Mont Blanc day trip from Geneva, with cable cars, Mer de Glace, pricing, weather tips, and honest advice.
“The tour was very well planned and our guide most knowledgeable about the features and history of the area. We benefitted from beautiful weather giving us spectacular views at all our stops. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.”
Review of Lake Lucerne’s one-hour yacht cruise, with Alpine views, audio commentary, onboard bar, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“We loved this hour long tour. Beautiful scenery and views from the water that you just can’t get from land. We didn’t download the audio guide but you definitely could to hear interesting info of the area.”
Review of the Chamonix and Mont Blanc day trip from Geneva, with Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, free time, costs, tips, and weather advice.
“Fabulous trip. Well organised. Very nice and knowledgeble guide. Definitely worth taking if you stay in Geneva.”
Is the St. Moritz and Bernina Express tour from Milan worth the long day? See the route, train views, timing, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Go only while summer time is still in force as the day gets dark by 1630 and the Bernina train ride starts at 1600 with the result that you will not be able to see much. Also avoid Sundays as all the shops are closed and streets are pretty deserted.”
Review of the Glacier Express, Swiss Alps and Lucerne day tour from Zurich, with route details, costs, guide quality, train changes and booking advice.
“My sister and I booked this tour (Glacier Express Train) when we were in Zurich. The night before we got a message that there was no more availability on the glacier express train but that the same tour would be available taking local trains. T”
Review of the Glacier Express, Swiss Alps and Lucerne day tour from Basel, with route details, pricing, train changes, guides and practical tips.
“ABOVE & BEYOND knowledgeable !!! I want to give a HUGE shout out to Jean our tour guide … He was very knowledgeable & so very valuable to his profession … Thank you for making my Number#2 Bucket List come true - Swiss Alps was everything and more importantly of what I was expecting… THANK YOU for making my memories last a lifetime ….”
Review of the Beatus Caves, Sigriswil Bridge, Blausee, Thun, and Lake Thun cruise, with practical advice on price, pace, and value.
“This tour covered lovely areas outside of Interlaken that we would likely have never encountered on our own in the short time we were there traveling by train as we were doing. Mike was a fantastic tour guide who gave us history with humor. His depth of travel knowledge and advice was impressive. We loved the small group and personalized setting of this tour.”
Review of a private Glacier Express day trip from Zurich, with Alpine views, lunch, guide, village stops, costs, and practical advice.
“The highlight of our time in Switzerland. Our guide, Dominique, was super fun and extremely knowledgable. She knew the answer to every question we asked and we really enjoyed our time with her. Although it's possible and pretty easy to do the trip without a guide, I would really recommend booking a guide. It removes all of the stress and allows you to learn a lot more about Switzerland than you would without one. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone that has a free day in Switzerland! The Swiss Alps are amazing, and the meal on the train was delicious.”
Review of Geneva’s private tuk tuk vineyard tour, with village stops, Swiss wine tasting, pricing, guides, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Carlos our guide was amazing. Full of information!! Would highly recommend this tour. Got to taste many flavors of wine from white to rose to red.”
Review of Zermatt’s 15 to 20 minute tandem paragliding flight, with Matterhorn views, practical costs, weather rules, and booking tips.
“Amazing experience. Very friendly crew!! Guided through the journey very nicely and clearly. My kids had a lot of fun and would love to do it again thank you.”
Review of the Glacier Express, Swiss Alps and Lucerne tour from Lucerne, with route details, costs, guides, seasonal limits and booking advice.
“The glacier train ride was wonderful, many beautiful sites. We stopped in Andamatt. A picturesque town. Many great photo spots. The walking tour beforehand gave us a great taste of lake lurcern. The disappointment to this excursion was they changed how our day was supposed to go. Train ride first, followed by walking tour. With this change we were unable to meet up with friends as we had previously planned. Also we were told we would be picked up at our hotel and the day before told we had to meet our guide at the local train station, which I wouldn't have known if I didn't confirm details the night…”
Review of Zurich’s small-group walking tour, covering Old Town sights, Polyterrasse views, Lake Zurich, price, pace, and practical tips.
“The guide, Greg, gave too many statistics. He hurried between sights, too fast for me to keep up. He ignored photographic opportunities. He spent most of the time on the wonders of Swiss achievements, rather than small anecdotes about the various buildings and sights that we passed.”
Review the Basel Glacier Express day tour, with route details, mountain views, lunch, private guiding, costs, and practical booking advice.
“This tour itself was great. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very nice! She spent the entire day with us, answered many questions and showed us around. The train ride was absolutely beautiful and I definitely recommend going on the Glacier Express. Especially if you only have a couple days to spend in Switzerland, this is a great way to see more of the country and relax with amazing views as well! Plus the food on the train was pretty good! The only thing I can say that is not so good is the fact that this website misled my husband and I, as the overview description for the tour…”
Cycle from Lucerne through Swiss Knife Valley by e-bike, visit Hohle Gasse and Brunnen, then cruise Lake Lucerne back to town.
“Dave’s local knowledge was so helpful and welcomed! He showed us everything and was the perfect balance of explaining the Swiss culture without over explaining it :)”
Review of the Lausanne and Montreux panoramic wine tour, with Lavaux views, local tastings, snacks, transport, pricing, and booking advice.
“Had a great time on the tour. Arturus was the best guide ever. The winery was beautiful, the trays of cheese, meat and fruit were beautiful and very tasty - the wine was great too. Highly recommend.”
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