The 13 Best Zermatt Tours & Matterhorn Trips

1.Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

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

Meet your instructor at Skiverleih Bayard by Sunnegga at 9:00 am for a private three-hour lesson with PDS Snowsport. Choose English, Russian, Italian, French, or Spanish instruction. Lessons suit beginners and intermediates, with the Matterhorn and Sunnegga area providing the setting.

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

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

Fly tandem from Rothorn, Gornergrat, or Riffelberg with pilots such as Alan, Bruce, Chris, or Jan. No experience is needed. Your 20 to 25-minute flight offers close views of the Matterhorn and Zermatt, with optional photos and video.

“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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3.FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

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

Meet FLYBYPARA at Bahnhofplatz 7 in Zermatt for a roughly two-hour VIP tandem paragliding experience. Your certified pilot handles the flight while you enjoy views of the Matterhorn and Swiss Alps. Julio, Michael, Maël, and Holio are among the experienced pilots associated with the service.

“They took excellent care of our group of 4. 2 pilots so one couple flew while the other stayed at the launchsite. Then they waited at the landing zone (about 1 hr) while the pilots go back to launchsite and flew with 2nd couple.”

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4.20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View

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

Meet FlyZermatt at Bahnhofplatz 2, then ride up to the Rothorn takeoff with your pilot. No experience is needed, but you must manage a few quick steps. Expect about 20 to 25 minutes in the air, Matterhorn views, and a post-flight drink.

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

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

Meet your private Evolution Ski School instructor at Vispastrasse 32 for three hours of personal coaching in Zermatt. Lessons suit beginners through experts, with instructors such as Maya, Vita, David, and Vebjørn helping you build confidence, improve technique, and ski beneath the Matterhorn.

“Very cool for the first time. The instructor was very patient and pleasant. It's a shame that time goes by so quickly.”

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6.VIP Ski or Snowboard Lesson – Full Day Zermatt

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

Spend about seven hours with a private instructor in Zermatt, skiing or snowboarding at your own pace around the Sunnegga area and Matterhorn. The lesson suits beginners and intermediate participants, with English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish instruction available. Equipment and lift tickets cost extra.

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

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7.Paragliding mountain flight

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

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Bodmenstrasse 3 in Zermatt, travel together to the mountain launch area, and fly tandem above the Swiss Alps with Matterhorn views. Michael is among the pilots praised for calm guidance and extensive experience. Equipment is included.

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

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8.Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

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

Join a private English-speaking guide from PDS Snowsport for a three-hour hike around Zermatt, with stops tied to the Matterhorn, Gornergrat, Gorner Gorge, and Stellisee. Guides such as Matthew, Simon, and Carey adapt the route to your pace and hiking experience.

“Simon and Carey took us on an awesome hike they called the “5 lakes hike”. They chose our route based on our hiking experience. The swim in the lake was fun. They were very attentive, and offered great advice for the rest of our trip.”

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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 Sunnegga station for three hours of focused coaching in Zermatt. Beginners learn speed control and turns on easy slopes, while instructors such as Kristyna, Michaela, Radka, and Gioia tailor the session to your pace.

“Michaela was such a pleasure to work with. She kept me focused and made as much progress as humanly possibly for my 1st ski lesson ever. Thank you Michaela for keeping me upright and safe. I went back and to Sunnegga on Wednesday morning and Riffelberg that afternoon. By the end of the day I rode the rope to the top of the training hill multiple times and had the time of my life!!! Thank you for introducing me to this whole new world. We are already looking at more places for me to practice stateside before the season ends.”

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10.Attraction Ticket: Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat Summit

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

Take the 40-minute cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat, then set your own pace among Matterhorn and Mont Blanc views, glaciers, trails, restaurants, and the ZOOOM Matterhorn exhibition. Your ticket includes the summit deck, exhibition access, and flexible train travel throughout the day.

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

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

Meet your English-speaking tandem pilot at Zermatt’s Gornergrat Railway station, then ride up toward Riffelberg or Blauherd, depending on conditions. After a short briefing, you’ll launch at about 2,600 meters and glide over Zermatt with the Matterhorn in view before landing back in town. No experience is needed.

“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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12.Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Zermatt

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

Spend about seven hours skiing privately in Zermatt with a certified English-speaking instructor. Set your own goals, from first turns to stronger carving, and meet at Sunnegga, your hotel, a café, or a lift. Guides such as Charles, Chloe, Kai, and Yuriy have helped skiers make clear progress.

“Charles was my ski instructor and he was really kind I improved so much and was really nice.”

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13.Zermatt 2-Hour Small Group Village Walk

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

Start at Zermatt Tourist Information Center with a local English-speaking guide such as Remi, Tony, or Mike. Walk from Bahnhofstrasse to old barns, the Mountaineers’ Cemetery, and Kirchbrücke bridge for Matterhorn views. Expect local stories, photo stops, and a maximum group of 15.

“Anton Imoberdorf (Tony) was a great tour guide. He started by sitting us down and explaining Switzerland with a map we kept. We learned some history and basics before walking around Zermatt. His English was great, he has a great sense of humor and put up with all our (a lot) questions. He even joined us for the Matterhorn Museum which we had planned to visit later that day. We learned so much about Switzerland and Zermatt, which we never would have learned just walking around ourselves.”

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