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The 15 Best Glacier & Ice Experiences in Switzerland

22 tours  ·  from $57 a head

Ice palaces, glacier walks and tunnels cut into the blue. The 15 below sort the ones you reach by cable car from the ones that need a guide and crampons, with prices and how long you are actually on ice.

Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot - Glacier Walk and the Ice Express chairlift
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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

Make your own way to Les Diablerets, collect your ticket, and ride the panoramic cable car to 3,000 meters. Your admission includes Peak Walk by Tissot, Glacier Walk, Ice Express chairlift, and the fun park. Allow about three hours, dress warmly, and choose a clear day for the best views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

“Le peau walk by tissus était fermé pour cause de vent fort. Malheureusement aucune communication à ce sujet au départ ni à l'arrivée au glacier”

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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne - Engelberg and the climb to 3,020 meters
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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

2.Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

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

Travel from central Zurich to Engelberg, then rise to Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters by cable car and the revolving Rotair gondola. Your two hours on top include the Cliff Walk, glacier cave, Ice Flyer, and snow activities when operating. Guides such as Carsten, Raymond, and Xia are praised for clear directions and local stories, followed by about an hour in Lucerne.

“Absolutely fantastic! We travelled on the busiest day of the year, the queues were horrendous but the tour and the tour guide were just amazing!”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich - The Glacier Express section from Chur to Andermatt
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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

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

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

Travel from Zurich through Chur and the Swiss Alps on a reserved Glacier Express section to Andermatt, then continue to Lucerne by train. A guide handles tickets, connections, and commentary, with stops for Chur and Lucerne. Busy dates may bring route or train changes, so check final instructions carefully.

“Anna was great. Very enjoyable train rides and lots of local information. Saw a lot in one day. Loved the glacier express and touring Lucerne.”

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Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva - The Peak Walk by Tissot and glacier trail
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Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva

4.Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva

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

Travel from Geneva by coach to Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000, where you can ride the cable car, walk across the Peak Walk by Tissot, and try paid snow activities. Finish in Montreux with time for Freddie Mercury, Queen, lake views, and town wandering. Guides such as Roger, David, and Kris are praised for friendly service.

“had an excellent time, and the guide was really friendly. It's handy having the office nearby. I would definitely recommend them! Would have preferred an extra hour at the glacier as it flies and you struggle to cram things in, maybe leave off Montreux stop. Would use again and book with faith”

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Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich - Lauterbrunnen and the Wengernalp railway
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Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich

5.Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich

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

Travel from Zurich by coach and cogwheel train to Kleine Scheidegg, with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. You’ll have independent time in Wengen, Kleine Scheidegg, or Grindelwald. Guides such as Kid, Hans, Raymond, and Thomas may lead the day, but this is largely a self-guided mountain outing, not a nonstop escorted tour.

“It's was a nice tour.although we were alone at eager and kleain shidegg without guide, we enjoyed and occupied ourself with snow boarding ,goin to restaurants and visiting shops around..the tour guide kid was informative and he answered his phone during my queries ..Good option for family with younger kids compared to top of Europe ...”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel - Basel to Chur, the first long rail stretch
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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

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

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

Travel from Basel to Chur, ride the Glacier Express toward Andermatt, then continue by train to Lucerne for a guided Old Town walk. Guides such as Jean, Rose, Ana, and Georgina have led departures. Expect a full 10-hour day, several trains, mountain views, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“Wonderful experience and views of the Swiss Alps, cities and history. We did have an issue with Viator and miscommunication with the local contracted Swiss tour company on location to meet which made us miss the original train and caused us to alter the daily plan. Be sure to look for any late emails.”

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Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3,883 meters
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Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva

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

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

Travel by bus from Geneva to Täsch, then continue by electric shuttle to Zermatt. Add the cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for ice tunnels, Alpine views, and a 3,883-meter summit. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Tom handle the long road journey, while you explore the mountain and village on your own.

“Fantastic and well organised trip. Materhorn, Zermatt and the Glacier Paradise are amazing. Bring warm clothes even if you go in Summer”

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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide - Boarding the Glacier Express in Chur
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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

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

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

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Zurich Tourist Information at 8:20 am. Ride to Chur, board the Glacier Express to Brig, and enjoy a four-hour Alpine journey with lunch at your seat. You will also walk through Chur, Disentis, Andermatt, and Brig before returning to Zurich by regular train.

“Our guide, Michael, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, accommodating and great company. We particularly appreciated our walking tours of Chur and Brig whilst we waited for our trains. The scenery on the express itself was mind-blowing, and it was amazing to think that we travelled over the headwaters of both the Rhine and Rhône. We saw so much of Switzerland in a single day. The food on the express was good, although it was disappointing to learn that our dietary requirements (specified when I booked on the Viator site) had not been passed on to Glacier Express catering. Despite this rather unsatisfactory lapse, we still say 5 stars - mostly due to…”

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Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Lausanne - A first look at Les Diablerets
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Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Lausanne

9.Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $104Top rated

From Lausanne, a driver-guide takes you through the Alps to Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000. Choose a cable-car option for the Peak Walk, chair lift, and snow activities, then visit the Queen Studio Experience and enjoy free time in Montreux. Guides may include Tom, David, Thomas, or Azdine, depending on the departure.

“Tom was an amazing host and driver, we had a wonderful time! Due to the current season, the peak had very few visitors, and we were fortunate to have beautiful clear weather, allow us to see many of the surrounding mountains in the distance.”

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Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers - The Eiger north face and Grindelwald valley
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Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

10.Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 42 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 42-minute helicopter flight from Belp with your own pilot and group of up to three. Look down on the Jungfraujoch, Aletsch Glacier, Eiger north face, Schilthorn, Interlaken, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. Headsets, clear cockpit views, and a FunFlights souvenir are included.

“The helicopter tour over the Swiss Alps was an incredible experience and well worth the cost. The check-in process was smooth, safety instructions were clear, and the staff were friendly and professional. Our pilot Oliver was knowledgeable, pointing out major peaks such as the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, and Mont Blanc, and he gave interesting background on the surrounding regions. The flight itself was very comfortable, with large windows providing excellent visibility from every seat. The entire route offered breathtaking views of glaciers, lakes, and mountain villages, and there were plenty of opportunities for photos. The ride felt safe at all times, and noise-cancelling headsets made communic...”

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Geneva: Riviera Col du Pillon Glacier 3000- High Level Experience - Leaving Geneva early and finding the meeting point
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Geneva: Riviera Col du Pillon Glacier 3000- High Level Experience

11.Riviera Col du Pillon Glacier 3000- High Level Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Geneva to Col du Pillon, where a cable car carries you to Glacier 3000. You get time for the Peak Walk, suspended bridge, snow activities, and mountain views, then stop in Montreux to see the Queen Studio Experience. Guides such as Roger, Babis, Normunds, and Thomas lead the day in English.

“Was great! We didn’t need to think, we could just go and be showed. Norman was great, great sense of humor. The views were insane!! It was such a great day, I would recommend this!”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne - The Oberalp Pass and the best views from the train
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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

12.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $598

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Lucerne through Chur and over the Oberalp Pass toward Andermatt, then return to Lucerne by train. A local guide, Glacier Express seat reservation, and rail pass are included. Guides such as Anna, Ana, and Ray have led this small-group trip, which serves up mountain views, Swiss history, and a walking tour of Lucerne.

“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…”

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Day trip to Glacier 3000 from Montreux - What You See at 3,000 Meters
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Day trip to Glacier 3000 from Montreux

13.Day trip to Glacier 3000 from Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel by bus from Montreux to Les Diablerets, then spend about four hours around Glacier 3000. Choose transport only, add the cable car, or select the Gold option with the Peak Walk by Tissot, Swiss tasting, and Alpine Coaster. Guides such as Normunds, Bobby, and Roger have helped make the trip enjoyable, though timing and guide quality can vary.

“Normunds was a fantastic tour guide. He really made our trip. Very informative, let us make the most of the day. We wouldn’t have known all the things to do with out him. He was so funny as well. Gave us a good laugh along the way. The views were stunning, the bridge and walking in the glazier all fantastic what an incredible experience”

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Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne - Engelberg and the ride into the high Alps
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Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne

14.Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel by coach from Lucerne to Engelberg, then ride the Titlis Xpress and revolving Rotair cable car to Mount Titlis. Your ticket covers the Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer chair lift, and snowtubing at Glacier Park. The guided portion is mainly the bus journey, with free time to explore the mountain on your own.

“The tour sights were incredible as Titlus was the best peak we visited. Tour guides helped us make the most of our time at the site. The only negative was the "Viator" website had the wrong meeting location. Because of this we almost missed the tour but fortunately the tour guide communicated and waited for us to arrive which unfortunately caused the tour to leave 10 minutes late. Apparently the meeting location had changed about three months prior.”

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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel - Starting in Basel and crossing toward Chur
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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel

15.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $959

Travel from Basel to Chur, then ride the Glacier Express to Brig in a reserved second-class seat. Your private Swiss guide helps with connections, points out sights, and joins you for a scenic day featuring the Rhine Gorge, Oberalp Pass, Andermatt, and Goms Valley. A three-course lunch is served at your seat.

“Joelle was a fantastic guide. It’s a long day on the train but well worth the scenery and the history. I highly recommend it.”

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