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The 15 Best Zermatt Tours & Matterhorn Trips

24 tours  ·  from $141

Zermatt is car free and sells one mountain harder than anywhere in Europe. These 15 cover the Gornergrat line, the glacier ascent, the ski lessons and the photography walks, priced and timed around the light.

Private Ski Lessons - 3 hours Zermatt - Three hours built around your ability
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Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

1.Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend three hours with a private PDS Snowsport instructor in Zermatt, skiing around the Sunnegga area with views toward the Matterhorn. Lessons suit beginners and intermediate skiers, with instruction in English, Russian, Italian, French, or Spanish. Ari, Keira, Justus, Giada, and other instructors are praised for patient, careful coaching.

“Keira is a god send teacher for me. I was very scared and she had made me feel confident enough to try to learn and I taught me how to have basic necessary skills to ski with confidence!! She is absolutely amazing and so patient in making sure I learned step by step and was not thrown into something that would scare me. I will return again and hoping I get to spend a week to learn how to ski on bigger slopes. Keira repeatedly made sure that I do follow her tips and they were the best and I will not forget as she has drilled in me. I…”

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Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min) - Rothorn, Gornergrat, or Riffelberg
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Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

2.Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $399

Meet your pilot in Zermatt, ride up to Rothorn, Gornergrat, or Riffelberg, then launch on a tandem flight with the Matterhorn and nearby 4,000-meter peaks in view. Alan, Allan, Bruce, Chris, Jan, Eric, and Joel are among the named pilots. No experience is needed, but weather may change the plan.

“Bruce, Allan, Jan, and our other guide were ALL wonderful! Wonderful experience! I’m not a thrill seeker but it was exciting and beautiful to see the Matterhorn, surrounding mountains, and the town of Zermatt from the air!”

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FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View - The ride toward the launch point
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FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

3.FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $452

Meet FLYBYPARA at Bahnhofplatz 7 for a beginner-friendly tandem flight over Zermatt. Veteran pilots such as Julio, Maël, Michael, and Holio handle the flying while you take in the Matterhorn and Swiss Alps. Expect about two hours overall, with mountain transport and optional photos or video paid separately.

“Listen to the professional guides instructions and you will experience an incredible soaring through the Zermatt valley. Pay the video picture fee well worth it. The guides work hard to keep you safe but thrilled throughout the ride.”

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20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View - What takeoff feels like for a first-time passenger
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20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View

4.20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $370

Meet FlyZermatt at Bahnhofplatz, get fitted with flight gear, then ride mountain transport to the Rothorn takeoff for a 20 to 25 minute tandem flight. No experience is needed. Pilots including Stu, Phil, Ronnie, and Julika handle the flying while you enjoy Matterhorn views. Transport costs extra, and weather can change the plan.

“I had an absolutely incredible experience with FlyZermatt Paragliding! Ronnie, Stu, and Glen were truly amazing. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel completely at ease with their warm and welcoming personalities. They’re not only prRead more”

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HALF DAY 3-Hour Private Ski Lessons in Zermatt, Switzerland - Meeting at Vispastrasse 32
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HALF DAY 3-Hour Private Ski Lessons in Zermatt, Switzerland

5.HALF DAY 3-Hour Private Ski Lessons in Zermatt, Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet an English-speaking Evolution Ski School instructor at Vispastrasse 32 for a private, three-hour lesson tailored to your level. Guides such as Maya, Vita, David, and Vebjørn focus on safety, confidence, turning, braking, and mountain technique. The lesson suits beginners through experts and includes Matterhorn scenery, but ski gear and the CHF85 lift pass cost extra.

“Maya was great! Our daughter had never had a lesson previously though she’d been skiing a couple of times. We feel that she learned a lot and was more amenable listening to Maya than instruction from us.”

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VIP Ski or Snowboard Lesson - Full Day Zermatt - Sunnegga skiing with the Matterhorn in view
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VIP Ski or Snowboard Lesson – Full Day Zermatt

6.VIP Ski or Snowboard Lesson – Full Day Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours with a private ski or snowboard instructor in Zermatt, with a plan shaped around your group’s ability. Guides may speak English, Spanish, German, French, or Italian. The day centers on the Sunnegga area and Matterhorn views, with pickup planning arranged the night before.

“Unforgettable experience and our instructor Matthew very helpful and knowledgeable. Will recommend to my friends and family.”

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Paragliding mountain flight - What the Tandem Flight Feels Like
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Paragliding mountain flight

7.Paragliding mountain flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $395

Meet Zermatt Paragliding at Bodmenstrasse 3, then ride up to a mountain launch site for a private tandem flight over Zermatt and the Swiss Alps. Your English-speaking instructor supplies the equipment and guides the flight, with views toward the Matterhorn and the 38 nearby peaks above 4,000 meters. The experience lasts about two hours.

“Bad weather. It was canceled. The tour operator said he would have a refund processed for me. Need a refund”

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Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt - Gornergrat and the high mountain view
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Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

8.Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours hiking around Zermatt with a private English-speaking guide such as Matthew, Simon, or Carey. You may visit Matterhorn viewpoints, Gornergrat, Gorner Gorge, and Stellisee, with the route adjusted to your pace. Lift passes, food, drinks, and snacks cost extra.

“Matthew was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, and showed us an amazing experience on our hike to see the Matterhorn!! He was even willing to stop for an impromptu lunch at Zum See, a restaurant in a little village on the way down the mountain. It was truly a perfect day and we highly recommend asking for Matthew!”

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Private 3-Hour Ski Lesson in Zermatt, Switzerland - What your first three hours are really for
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Private 3-Hour Ski Lesson in Zermatt, Switzerland

9.Private 3-Hour Ski Lesson in Zermatt, Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $383

Meet your private instructor at Bayard ski rental by the Sunnegga station for three hours of focused coaching. Beginners work on speed control and easy turns, while returning skiers refine technique or explore more of Zermatt. Instructors including Michaela, Radka, Gioia, and Kristyna have guided past lessons.

“We really enjoyed our private ski lesson. Gioia was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and very patient.”

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Attraction Ticket: Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat Summit - Gornergrat and the Matterhorn panorama
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Attraction Ticket: Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat Summit

10.Attraction Ticket: Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $265

From Zermatt, ride the Gornergrat cogwheel railway for about 40 minutes to a high mountain viewpoint facing the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and surrounding glaciers. Explore the observation deck, alpine trails, restaurants, and ZOOOM the Matterhorn, then return on any train throughout the day. The experience is self-guided and suits most visitors.

“This tour gives a great view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountains. There is a terrace setup with benches where you can sit and marvel at the beautiful mountains or have a mini picnic with sandwiches you picked up or take photos of the picturesque views. The gornergrat railway was relaxing and offers great views on your way up and down. You also have the option to engage in partial or full hiking because they have trails from the mountains going down.”

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Panoramic Paragliding Flight in Zermatt Matterhorn (15-20min) - Choosing between Riffelberg and Blauherd
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Panoramic Paragliding Flight in Zermatt Matterhorn (15-20min)

11.Panoramic Paragliding Flight in Zermatt Matterhorn (15-20min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $317

Take a 15 to 20 minute tandem paragliding flight from Riffelberg or Blauherd, weather permitting, with the Matterhorn and Zermatt below. Your English-speaking pilot handles the flight and explains each step. Equipment is supplied, and you land back in Zermatt after about 90 minutes total.

“Amazing experience. Very friendly crew!! Guided through the journey very nicely and clearly. My kids had a lot of fun and would love to do it again thank you.”

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Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Zermatt - What the morning can accomplish
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Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Zermatt

12.Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours skiing with a certified private instructor in Zermatt. Set goals for your group, meet at Sunnegga or choose a hotel, café, or lift meeting point, and receive technical coaching plus local slope tips. Guides including Charles, Chloe, Kai, and Yuriy have helped skiers improve with patient, personal instruction.

“It was very fun to ski with Charles as a group, we had the best time. I learned a lot and improved my skiing a lot.”

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Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour - The Zoom experience adds context to the scenery
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Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour

13.Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $858

Start at 8:30 am in Zermatt for a private seven-hour outing with an English-speaking guide. Ride the 35-minute Gornergrat cogwheel train, visit the Zoom experience, enjoy Matterhorn views near Monte Rosa Hut, hike if conditions suit, and finish with a guided look around Zermatt. Guides may include Pete, Jack, David, Luca, Petr, or Marcello.

“We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide, Jack, met us at our hotel and first took us by train to Mt Gornergrat to see amazing views. We then toured the Zoom museum and had a lovely lunch on the mountain. After our time on the mountain, we came back by train to Zermatt where Jack showed us key sites, restaurants and shopping in Zermatt. Along the way, we learned much about the culture and history of the town. I would highly recommend the tour and Jack as the guide.”

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Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip - The mountaineers’ cemetery and the Matterhorn’s first ascent
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Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip

14.Zermatt Village Walk and Mt. Gornergrat Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $644

Walk Zermatt’s old village with a private English-speaking guide, visit the Kirchbrücke viewpoint and mountaineers’ cemetery, then ride the Gornergrat railway to 3,135 meters. Hotel or station pickup, transport, and railway fees are included. Guides such as Tony and Remi have led this highly personal day out.

“The tour was all inspiring. Our guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Make Switzerland your next trip.”

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Zermatt 2-Hour Small Group Village Walk - Bahnhofstrasse: start with Zermatt’s busy face
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Zermatt 2-Hour Small Group Village Walk

15.Zermatt 2-Hour Small Group Village Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140Best value

Start at Zermatt’s train station with a local English-speaking guide such as Remi, Tony, Mike, or Abraham. Walk from the shopping street into old Zermatt, see 200-year-old barns and flat-stone roofs, visit the mountaineers’ cemetery, and finish at Kirchbrücke bridge for a Matterhorn view. Groups are limited to 15.

“great tour - tourguide showed us places away from the main shopping street and the commercial shops. got lots of information about the history of Zermatt and the mountain climbing. got some nice pictures too!”

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