The Best of Zermatt: Guided Small Group Village Walk
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Embark on an intimate small-group walking tour through the enchanting alpine village of Zermatt. Traverse charming old town streets, explore historical buildings, and reach a scenic viewpoint offering breathtaking Matterhorn views. Limited to a select few, this personalized journey ensures an immersive experience, seamlessly blending cultural insights, alpine charm, and iconic mountain views in the heart of Zermatt.
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet your tourguide and start the tour at the entrance point for Zermatt: The train station is the only way to get to Zermatt for travellers and goods.
Stop 2
Walk through the most known shopping street in Zermatt, before turning left, away from tourists and crowds
Stop 3
Walk along the tennis court, which changes into a natural ice rink during winter. Look at the modern architecture of newer buildings in Zermatt.
Stop 4
Enter the old part of Zermatt, how buildings have been built centuries ago. There you will find out the secret about the flat-stone rooftop, you will see barns from over 200 years and small alleyways to get through.
Stop 5
Coming to the hotel, where all the touristic grow of Zermatt started and get insights into the history of the first ascent to the Matterhorn mountain.
Stop 6
Walk through the cemetery of mountaineers, all failed while climbing on the Matterhorn or the surrounding alpine peaks.
Stop 7
Visit the viewpoint to take the typical Zermatt picture with the Matterhorn in the background.
Stop 8
The walk continues along the "Vispa"-river, passing hotels and newer built appartments in Zermatt. Passing the "Sunnegga" cablecar station you will head back along the "Getwing"-street to the train station, where the tour ends.
What’s included
- 2-hour Walking Tour
- English speaking Swiss tourguide
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tourguide in front of the Zermatt tourist information center at the train station Zermatt. (The tourist center DOES NOT represent us)
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- children must be accompagnied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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