Glacier Express UNESCO Views & St. Moritz Tour | From Zurich
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover some of Switzerland’s most breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable day tour. Following the world-famous Glacier Express route, you’ll travel through dramatic valleys, alpine villages, and UNESCO-listed scenery—perfect for experiencing the Swiss Alps in one seamless journey. From Zurich, continuing from Chur you follow the legendary Albula Line, enjoying panoramic views of rugged peaks, deep gorges, and impressive engineering highlights like the Landwasser Viaduct—all from the comfort of your seat. The tour also includes free time in St. Moritz, one of Switzerland’s most elegant mountain resorts. Wander along the lake, explore the charming village, or simply relax and take in the crisp Engadine air. A perfect blend of scenic train travel and alpine exploration, this tour is ideal for travelers wanting to enjoy the beauty of the Glacier Express corridor and the charm of St. Moritz in a single, memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Rail Passes
- Local Expert Guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch (Available in St. Moritz)
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Zurich HB. As you travel toward the Alps, rolling green hills, sparkling rivers, and traditional wooden farmhouses set the tone for the beauty that awaits. With each passing kilometer, the mountains rise higher, preparing you for a day filled with extraordinary alpine scenery.
Arriving in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, you continue the journey along the same railway corridor followed by the legendary Glacier Express. Traveling through the UNESCO-listed Albula Railway, you enjoy sweeping views of medieval castles, deep valleys, and the remarkable engineering masterpieces that make this route one of the most impressive mountain corridors in the world.
In Filisur, experience the breathtaking Landwasser Viaduct, the crown jewel of the Rhaetian Railway and one of Switzerland’s most photographed landmarks. This spectacular curved viaduct rises 65 meters above the gorge, crossing six majestic stone arches before disappearing dramatically into a tunnel carved directly into the cliffside. While riding the train, enjoy perfect panoramic views of this UNESCO-protected structure—an unforgettable moment that captures the engineering brilliance and natural beauty of the Albula region.
Continuing deeper into the Upper Engadine, the scenery shifts to wide, sun-drenched valleys surrounded by rugged peaks and shimmering glacier-fed lakes. Arriving in St. Moritz, one of the world’s most prestigious alpine resorts, you have free time to stroll along the pristine lake, enjoy the mountain air, or explore the elegant streets and boutiques that define this luxurious destination.
After exploring St. Moritz, relax on a beautiful return drive to Zurich, passing tranquil lakes, pine forests, and sweeping alpine landscapes. It’s the perfect closing chapter to a day filled with UNESCO marvels, panoramic viewpoints, and the very best of Switzerland’s high-alpine beauty.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is established in the main hall of Zurich HB underneath the clock tower
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tours of Switzerland
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zurich
- Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 314 day trips we list in Zurich.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 27 of 314.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, set at the head of a clear lake with Alpine views, a medieval old town and the cabaret where Dada was born.
The Old Town spreads along both banks of the Limmat River, with narrow lanes, guild houses and church spires. The twin towers of the Grossmünster are the city's landmark, the Fraumünster has stained-glass windows by Chagall, and St Peter's Church has one of the largest clock faces in Europe. Lindenhof hill gives a peaceful view over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Zurich: Lucerne, Zurich Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich (Zürichsee).
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