From Milan: Guided Bernina Train Tour to St Moritz and Tirano
Description
Join a guided tour through the breathtaking Bernina Range, one of the most scenic segments of the Alps, offering unforgettable views and a deep connection to nature. This experience is perfect for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and those seeking an escape into the majestic mountains. The journey begins with a ride on the legendary Bernina Train, a UNESCO World Heritage route known for its spiraling tunnels, dramatic viaducts, and panoramic windows. Along the way, marvel at the stunning landscapes—snow-covered peaks, turquoise lakes, and lush alpine valleys. You’ll pass by Alp Grüm, with breathtaking views of the Palü Glacier, one of the highlights of the route. The adventure concludes in St. Moritz, a world-famous resort town nestled in the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a walk along the lake, discover elegant boutiques, or sip coffee in a charming café. Your guide will enrich the experience with stories about the region’s history, culture, and its connection to the alpine environment.
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A quick stop at Colico Piano, a small town near Lake Como, gives you a chance to stretch your legs, use restroom facilities, or grab a quick snack or coffee before continuing the journey toward Tirano.
Arriving in Tirano, a picturesque town at the base of the Alps, you’ll have time for a brief walking tour and free time to explore. Visit local landmarks such as the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tirano, stroll through cobblestone streets, or enjoy a local pastry or espresso before boarding the train.
Board the world-famous Bernina Express for a spectacular ride through the Swiss Alps. This panoramic train offers large windows for unobstructed views. A guide will provide commentary about key sights along the way. Highlights include Alp Grüm, the Palü Glacier, spiral viaducts, and deep alpine valleys. This portion of the trip is a UNESCO World Heritage experience and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.
Once in St. Moritz, you’ll have time to explore this renowned Swiss luxury resort town. Enjoy a guided orientation tour covering its history, Olympic heritage, and local culture. Use your free time to shop for Swiss chocolates, souvenirs, or high-end fashion. Take a peaceful walk along the lake or visit one of the cozy mountain cafés.
As the bus descends through Maloja, travelers can enjoy sweeping panoramic views of mountains, lakes, and valleys. The area is known for its natural beauty, and the coach may slow down at key photo spots for you to admire the landscape.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must have valid Passaport or ID card
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for children under 6
Reviews(3)
Trip happened: January 3rd 2026 Booking reference: GYGZGZ82L6YX I’m giving this tour a low rating due to serious logistics issues. The original plan was to depart Milan at 07:15, have a short stop in Tirano (45 min), then take the Bernina train up to St. Moritz, where we were supposed to have about 1.5h, followed by a bus back. Also we supposed to have short 15 minutes brake on the way. Instead, the itinerary was reversed and changed. We were warned this might happen, but in reality it turned out very poorly organized. They wrote a day before in Email that we are supposed to start 15 minutes EARLIER "arrive at pickup point at 6:45". Then we did had 15 minutes brake at some gas station which were extremely packed with people! We barely had time to buy coffee and drink it on the way cause "eating inside the bus is prohibited". Then the tour guide said "we wasted too much time" ...? In St. Moritz we had barely 45 minutes total(!), including time needed to get ON the train, which is essentially NO TIME at all. Meanwhile, we spent more than 1.5 hours in Tirano, where it was unclear what we were supposed to do for so long. On the way to St. Moritz, the guide told us a lot details about the train, but managed to miss almost all the details about how to board it. When the train arrived, there was complete chaos. It turned out that some carriages weren't suitable for us because they had some kind of stickers on them, and other carriages with the number 2 (our class) weren't suitable either, for some unknown reason. We had to run around the platform, trying to get into a carriage at random and hoping we wouldn't get kicked out. (Incidentally, because of this, we weren't able to get seats on the best side even we arrived 15 minutes before train did to the station!) The final straw was the bus pickup in Tirano: the driver was late for an undefined amount of time, supposedly due to traffic. This explanation didn’t make sense, as the drive from St. Moritz to Tirano is about 1.5 hours and there were no visible traffic issues. (BTW i believe we spotted our bus on the way to Tirano chilling on the gas station parking, maybe someone should spend time riding the bus?) In the end, we gave up and returned to Milan by train at our expense. At this price point, this tour doesn’t make sense, cause we pay 2 times the prices for logistics.
I am leaving this review as a guide myself. A very thorough and licensed guide with years of experience and I train guides as well. Vivian or Vivienne is the best I have ever experienced. She’s amazing, warm, friendly, personable. Speaks at least 4 languages, English, Italian, French and Spanish. You’ll clearly know she loves her job, she’s a natural. And the driver was amazing About the sights I can’t even express the feeling it was breathtaking Group management, clear instructions and excellent tour. I decided to take a break from guiding in Paris for my birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Unfortunately I couldn’t tip her as I didn’t have cash. She deserves a raise. If the company can send me a link to send her a tip I really want to appreciate the amazing job she did shuffling between languages. And making sure everyone was happy for 11 hours straight. She’s the absolute best.
The tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. Also the bus driver was professional ti drive in suchlike challenging roads. The train and the views were absolutely incredible. Paradise.
