Zermatt Village & Matterhorn Glacier Tour from Zermatt

Village history and a high-altitude gondola to 38 Alpine peaks

A guided tour of Zermatt village and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, departing from Zermatt train station. Your guide walks you through the village's timber buildings and past the Matta Vispa river, then takes you by gondola to the Matterhorn Glacier Ride at 8,883 meters, where you stand on a viewing platform overlooking 38 Alpine giants and 14 glaciers across three countries. The tour runs four hours and includes the Glacier Palace with its cinema experience and dining options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zermatt and Matterhorn Glacier

• Tour Zermatt Village with guide
• Enjoy local raclette or fondue lunch
• Ride gondola to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
• Visit viewing platform for panoramic views
• Learn about Matterhorn history and surroundings

The experience

You start at Zermatt train station, where your guide meets you and leads you through the village itself. The walk covers the history behind the timber chalets and stone chapel, the stories of the mountain guides memorialized in the square, and the ice-cold Matta Vispa river that runs through town. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and you'll have time to photograph the buildings and absorb the Alpine setting before heading upward.

The second half takes you on the Matterhorn Glacier Ride, a 40-minute gondola ascent to the highest mountain station in the Alps. From the viewing platform at the top, you see across three countries: 38 named Alpine peaks and 14 glaciers laid out in a 360-degree panorama. The Glacier Palace sits at the summit with a cinema, dining, and windows onto the Matterhorn's pyramid shape and the Ober Gabelhorn beyond. The pass and rail transport are included. Lunch can be purchased separately by card in the village.

The route is wheelchair accessible, and the gondola accommodates strollers and infants on laps. The four-hour span leaves room for wandering and photographs without rushing the village section or the summit views.

What’s included

• Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Pass and Standard Rail Pass.
• meet-and-greet at Zermatt train station with a live guide in English or Spanish.
• the 40-minute gondola ride to the summit.
• access to the Glacier Palace with its cinema experience and viewing platform.
• the village walking tour with historical commentary.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour with a fixed four-hour schedule, so it suits travelers arriving in Zermatt with a free afternoon who want both the village history and the high-altitude views without arranging separate transport or a private guide.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Matterhorn Glacier Ride?

The Matterhorn Glacier Ride is a 40-minute gondola ascent to 8,883 meters, the highest mountain station in the Alps. From the viewing platform, you see 38 Alpine peaks and 14 glaciers across Switzerland, Italy and France in a single panorama.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You have the option to purchase raclette or fondue in Zermatt village before ascending, or to dine at the Glacier Palace at the summit. Both can be paid by card.

What's inside the Glacier Palace?

The Glacier Palace at the summit includes a cinema experience, dining options, and viewing areas with 360-degree views of the Alpine range and glaciers.

How much walking is involved in Zermatt village?

The village section is a guided walk through the historic center, starting from the train station. Your guide shows you the timber buildings, the chapel, the Matta Vispa river, and the monument to mountain guides. The pace is leisurely with time for photographs.

Is this tour accessible for people using wheelchairs or pushing strollers?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, and the gondola accommodates strollers and infants sitting on an adult's lap. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.