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A guide in an orange jacket crouching beside Valais Blacknose sheep grazing on an alpine meadow with the Matterhorn directly behind on a summer day

ZERMATT SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Experience The Best Of Zermatt with Private Local Guides

See the best of Zermatt and the Matterhorn on a private sightseeing tour. Our local guides create one seamless, unforgettable day.

FULL DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 535

HIGH SEASON

CHF 535

09:00 - 15:00

Perfect for

See Zermatt’s iconic highlights

Relaxed pace with flexible itinerary

Visit hidden local favourites

Time for a memorable lunch

HALF DAY 

LOW SEASON

CHF 310

HIGH SEASON

CHF 310

Flexible start times (off peak)

Perfect for

Perfect for shorter visits

See the essential highlights

See the essential highlights

Flexible around your plans

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

CONCIERGE UPGRADE

Take the guesswork away and include any of the following alongside your guided days.

Lift passes arranged

Ski rental equipment

Private transfers or rail tickets

Restaurant reservations and management

Unique mountain experiences

Two children in helmets riding mountain karts on a gravel track near a cable car station in Zermatt in summer

SIGNATURE GUIDED EXPERIENCES

Designed Around the Best of Zermatt

Beyond the slopes and the trails, there's a whole side of Zermatt worth making room for. Heli-tours over the Matterhorn, a husky ride through fresh snow, an afternoon on the curling rink, the scenic train up to Gornergrat, or a slow spa day once your legs have earned it. We arrange the lot, summer and winter, and fit it around the rest of your week.

Visitors on the viewing platform at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with the Matterhorn and Alpine peaks under a clear summer sky
SUMMER
SIGHTSEEING

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Ride to Europe's highest lift station at 3,883m for a 360-degree view of 38 peaks, the glacier palace and summer snow.

✓  Europe's highest cable car station, 3,883m
✓  Viewing platform and glacier palace included
✓  Suits all ages, no walking required

Visitors on the wooden walkway through the Gorner Gorge above the rushing glacial river near Zermatt
SUMMER
SIGHTSEEING

Gorner Gorge Walk

A short, dramatic walk along cliffside walkways above the roaring glacier river in the Gorner Gorge. Good on any day.

✓  Cliffside walkways above the glacier river
✓  Under an hour from the village
✓  Suits all ages, any weather

The Gornergrat railway winding up above Zermatt with the Matterhorn and the Gorner glacier in the background
SUMMER
SIGHTSEEING

Gornergrat Scenic Train Day

Ride Europe's highest open-air cog railway to Gornergrat for the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Gorner glacier panorama.

✓  Gornergrat panorama and the Gorner glacier
✓  Optional easy walk to the Riffelsee
✓  Suits all ages, train tickets arranged

A guided group enjoying a mountain lunch terrace above Zermatt with the Matterhorn in full view on a summer day
SUMMER
SIGHTSEEING

A Full Day in Zermatt

Gornergrat in the morning, a mountain lunch, a lake walk for the Matterhorn reflection and the old village to finish.

✓  Gornergrat, lake walk and old village
✓  Mountain lunch and all tickets arranged
✓  Suits all ages, pace set by you

stunning winter chalet in Zermatt light up as the night draws in

Looking for the Complete Experience?

Explore our tailored holidays.

GUEST EXPERIENCES

Trusted By Guests From Around The World

From the USA and Europe to the Middle East and beyond, our guests return year after year for seamless family ski holidays, unforgettable alpine adventures, and fully tailored stays in Zermatt. With local expertise, personal planning, and genuine care throughout every trip.

MEET THE TEAM

Local Experts Who Live The Mountains

Saartje, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Saartje de Deckere

Jacob Wells, founder of The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Jacob Wells

Mountain Company guide giving a thumbs up in front of the Matterhorn on a sunny day in Zermatt

Matthew Grundy

Sam Warren, ski instructor at The Mountain Company in Zermatt

Sam Warren

Corinne Buff, ski instructor at The Mountain Company in Zermatt

Corinne Buff

Dāvis, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in a ski gondola

Dāvis Vaivods

Mountain Company guide gesturing towards the Matterhorn in branded orange jacket on a bluebird day in Zermatt

Richard McCarroll

Daniel, ski guide at The Mountain Company, smiling in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Dan O’Dor

Why Book a Private Guide for Sightseeing in Zermatt?

The Highlights, Made Effortless

Zermatt has no shortage of unforgettable sights, but knowing how to see them all in a day is another thing entirely. A guide handles the timing, the routes, and the logistics, so instead of studying maps and timetables you can relax and take it all in.

We share the stories of the mountains and the valley as we go, point out the views most people walk past, and shape the whole day around what your group most wants to see. It is the easiest and most rewarding way to experience Zermatt.

When to Go

Summer in Zermatt

Our guided sightseeing days run through the summer season, when the mountain railways and high-altitude viewpoints are at their most spectacular and the hiking trails are open and inviting. It is the perfect way to experience everything Zermatt is famous for.

A guide in an orange jacket crouching beside Valais Blacknose sheep grazing on an alpine meadow with the Matterhorn directly behind on a summer day

READY TO EXPLORE?

Book Your Guided Sightseeing Day

Tell us who is coming and what you would love to see, and we will design the perfect day out in Zermatt for your group.

What Makes Zermatt So Special to Explore?

Perfect for Families and Groups

Our sightseeing days are ideal for families, groups, and anyone who wants to experience the best of Zermatt without skiing or serious hiking. It is a relaxed, flexible way to enjoy the mountains together, at a pace that suits everyone, from children to grandparents.

Travelling with keen walkers and gentle strollers in the same group? We adapt so everyone has a wonderful day.

What to Expect

A Day Shaped Around You

Our guided sightseeing days are private and completely flexible. We can include a small hike, a mountain lunch, or a full itinerary of Zermatt's must-see spots, or keep it relaxed and easygoing, whatever suits your group.

The Gornergrat mountain railway passing through deep snow with the cloud-capped Matterhorn rising behind it in winter
The Matterhorn sits in golden hour as the sun sets and the clouds draw in

WHY THE MOUNTAIN COMPANY

Private Guiding. Personal Service. Unforgettable Mountain Days.

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LOCAL EXPERTS

Our guides live here, work here, and know these mountains like no one else

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SAFETY FIRST

Your Safety is our priority. We are certified

and mountain safety trained.

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TAILORED TO YOU

Every day is designed around your goals, ability, and interests

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MEMORIES THAT LAST

We don't just show you the mountains, we help you create memories to remember

Your Questions, Answered

What will we see on a sightseeing day?

We take in Zermatt's best sights, from the famous Gornergrat railway to the highest viewpoints in the Alps, and can add a gentle hike, a mountain lunch, or simply time to enjoy the views.

Is it suitable for non-skiers and older visitors?

We take in Zermatt's best sights, from the famous Gornergrat railway to the highest viewpoints in the Alps, and can add a gentle hike, a mountain lunch, or simply time to enjoy the views.

Do you include the railway and lift tickets?

We take in Zermatt's best sights, from the famous Gornergrat railway to the highest viewpoints in the Alps, and can add a gentle hike, a mountain lunch, or simply time to enjoy the views.

How long is a sightseeing day?

We take in Zermatt's best sights, from the famous Gornergrat railway to the highest viewpoints in the Alps, and can add a gentle hike, a mountain lunch, or simply time to enjoy the views.

When do sightseeing days run?

We take in Zermatt's best sights, from the famous Gornergrat railway to the highest viewpoints in the Alps, and can add a gentle hike, a mountain lunch, or simply time to enjoy the views.
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Start Planning Your Mountain Journey

Tell us what kind of holiday experience you are looking for and we will help design the perfect trip.

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