From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Bernina Express is absolutely the most fascinating way to discover and experience the beauty of the Alps with a breathtaking itinerary that from glamour St. Moritz (Switzerland) will take you to Tirano (Italy). To fully experience this journey, we offer you the exclusivity of the guaranteed panoramic carriage: all you have to do is sit back and enjoy every moment! Lovers of Instagram and photography, get ready: from the panoramic wagons you can take breathtaking photos at any time of the journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bernina Express Ticket Seat Guaratee in Panoramic Carriage (if panoramic option selected)
- Stop in Tirano — visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna and historic centre
- Time in St. Moritz — approximately 2.5 hours
- Professional multilingual guide on board throughout (Italian and English)
- Round-trip air-conditioned coach transfer from Milan (Piazza della Repubblica)
What's not
- Assigned seats on board the Bernina Express train
- Meals and personal expenses in St. Moritz or Tirano
- Entrance fees to attractions (optional, bookable independently)
- Hotel pick-up (central meeting point only)
Itinerary
Meet with the Tour Leader in front of the newspaper kiosk and departure of the tour
Transit with no stop
Coffee Stop (not included)
Time at disposal for free time in St. Moritz. We suggest enjoying a stroll on the main street, some shopping or a sweets tasting in one of the delicious local pastries.
Board the world-famous Bernina Express, a unique panoramic train. This extraordinary journey traverses breathtaking scenery, with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, glittering glaciers and enchanting Alpine valleys. The UNESCO World Heritage route of the Bernina Express offers an unforgettable experience as the train climbs to an altitude of 2,253 metres on the Bernina Pass, one of the highest points reached by a railway in Europe. Passengers will be able to enjoy the panorama thanks to the large windows in the carriages, designed to offer a full view of the landscape. During the journey, the train will pass iconic sites such as Lake Bianco and the helical viaduct of Brusio, guaranteeing indelible memories. This journey is not just a transfer, but an immersion in natural beauty and Swiss engineering. An experience not to be missed!
Instagram point! Cameras ready in your hands! You'll have the opportunity to photograph the mountain amphitheater, led by the 4049 meters above sea level peak of Piz Bernina. It's a truly exceptional view, especially when witnessed under a clear sky!
The highest point of the itinerary! It opens up before you a landscape of immense beauty, so much so that it has inspired many romantic writers in the past. Touch the sky with a finger and enjoy the breathtaking panorama.
A glacier front terrace! Alp Grüm embodies a blend of romance, adventure, and curiosity. In the complete quiet of the natural surroundings, broken only by the chatter of weary travelers, you can't help but feel disconnected from the world while gazing up at the majestic Piz Palü.
It's time for a ride! The train will transit on the Brusio Spiral Viaduct.
Tirano is a small corner of Italy, on the border with neighboring Switzerland, with authentic flavors and slow rhythms. The largest Basilica in Valtellina is located here. This is the Bernina Express' last stop.
Back to the meeting point through the streets of Valtellina.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 257 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Even though the glaciers...
Even though the glaciers were cloud covered. I would ride the train again in a heartbeat. The guide was knowledgeable and funn. It was a long day but very enjoyable
5Excellent all round well...
Excellent all round well organised trip. The train ride was spectacular and the guide host was very good providing information.
5Our guide Monica and...
Our guide Monica and driver Luca were very good I would recommend not allowing children under 12. Day is long and the kid on tour was disruptive
5Unforgettable Journey!
We had an incredible time on the trip and our tour guide Monica was absolutely amazing! The bus ride to St. Moritz was wonderfully scenic with a stop halfway for toilet and snacks (the 3 hour bus ride home does not have a stop so be aware), then we walked with Monica for a short guided tour of the city before getting onto the Bernina Express for an unforgettable journey. From glaciers to mountain towns alongside beautiful lakes, it’s truly a spectacular view (I’d recommend sitting on the right side of the train on the journey so you’re on the side of the glacier). I was so grateful to have Monica voiceover some of the most important sights and she was so helpful in ensuring we were able to sit together on the train. I highly recommend this tour, it was the perfect finale to our time in Milan!
5Very good. A long day but...
Very good. A long day but so worth it. Our tour guide Haja was excellent, she was informative, great fun and so easy to understand and to be with, nothing was a problem for her. She went above and beyond her duty to make sure everyone knew where they were to be and at what time and what there was to see and do in the area. And Maximillian, our driver...so careful and safe and so good, it was a pleasure to have him in control around those hairpin bends!!!
1Mismanagement
Today my experience was not good. I booked one day back. Viator confirmed iit & give confirmation. My pickup time was 7 am. I was there at 6:45 am. After arrival I contacted with two tour guides there. They told me my name is not there list. I showed them my booking confirmation. Then they told me that their was overbooking. Then I give message to service provider they asked me to next bus at 8:15 am. I booked in panaromic carrier but i didn’t get panaromic carrier. I totally disappointed by this mismanagement.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: Departure by bus from Milan Piazza della Repubblica number 5, (at corner with via Turati in front of the Fidenza Village kiosk) Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the time stated on your voucher.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- FRIGERIO VIAGGI SRL
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: Piazza della Repubblica 5, Milan — corner with Via Turati. Metro M3 (Yellow Line) — stop Repubblica.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The coach departs on time.
- IMPORTANT: passport or valid ID required for Swiss border crossing.
How it compares in St Moritz
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 24 experiences we list in St Moritz.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 24.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About St Moritz
St Moritz is a high Alpine resort in the Engadin valley of eastern Switzerland, with a lake, ski slopes and a long record as a winter-sports host.
St Moritz stands at 1,822 metres above the lake of the same name in the Upper Engadin, in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Its mineral springs drew visitors for centuries, and in the nineteenth century it became a winter-sports centre, hosting the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. The Cresta Run, a natural ice track for headfirst skeleton racing, has been used since the 1880s. The Segantini Museum, in a domed building, shows the Alpine light paintings of Giovanni Segantini.
Top-ranked sights in St Moritz: Diavolezza.
