Zermatt Private Old Village Walking Tour

Explore Zermatt's old village on a private guided walking tour along historic streets and Alpine viewpoints.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide in Zermatt's old village to begin your private guided walking tour. After a brief introduction to the route, you set off on foot into the village center. The walk follows paved village streets and paths, so standard walking shoes are sufficient for the experience.

What to expect

Zermatt old village

This private tour focuses on Zermatt's old village and its central streets, where traditional buildings and village life sit beneath the surrounding mountains. Your guide leads you along a set walking route that links key streets, riverside paths, and viewpoints.

Features

• Follow a walking route along Bahnhofstrasse, Gourmetweg, and Hinterdorfstrasse, moving from the busy main street into quieter lanes that show different sides of Zermatt's old village.
• Visit the Mountaineer’s Cemetery and a village viewpoint, where you pause to reflect on Zermatt’s mountaineering history while looking out over the village and nearby Alpine slopes.
• Cross Kirchbrücke and continue along the Uferweg, a riverside route that opens up Alpine and mountain panorama viewpoints surrounding Zermatt.
• Benefit from a private tour format with a professional local tour guide and expert guide commentary throughout, so you can ask questions and set a pace that suits your group.