10 Scenic Railways in Italy Worth the Ticket

1.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,648 reviews · 13 hours · from $159Our pick

Leave Milan by comfortable coach for a private Lake Como cruise, a drive over the Maloja Pass, free time in St. Moritz, and a 2-hour Bernina Red Train ride through the Swiss Alps. English and Spanish guides, including experienced hosts such as Lina, Sabrina, and Carolina, lead the day. Bring your passport, warm layers, and lunch money.

“The day was very well organised. Our guide Lina was amazing, she was very friendly, very knowledgeable and kept everyone to schedule. The day itself was brilliant from the boat trip around Lake Como, to time spent in St Moritz with the high light being the train ride through the alps on the bernina red train. The views were spectacular. it was worth every penny.”

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2.Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,495 reviews · 12 hours · from $122

Spend 12 hours traveling from Milan into the Swiss Alps by air-conditioned bus and 2nd-class Bernina Red Train. You’ll pass Tirano, Val Poschiavo, Diavolezza, and Morteratsch Glacier, then explore St. Moritz before returning through the Maloja Pass. English and Spanish guides, such as Lina, Carolina, and Simona, lead the day.

“The trip was great from start to finish, with unforgettable scenery throughout, this is a must trip for all to appreciate the beauty of the Swiss Alps and the route up the side of lake Como. Mr. B. Lambert”

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3.Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,954 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Leave central Milan early for Lake Como, St. Moritz, and a second-class Bernina Red Train ride to Tirano. An English-speaking guide such as Sabrina, Monica, or Maria Cristina handles the day, while you enjoy alpine views, free time, and a long but memorable return by coach.

“Very good tour with Sabrina. Highly recommend and will likely book again in summer for a completely different experience!”

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4.Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then across the Bernina Pass by second-class red train to Tirano. You get Alpine views, free time in St. Moritz, an English-speaking guide, and opening train windows for photos. Expect an early start, shared seating, long bus rides, and no hotel drop-off.

“What an awesome experience. This was my wife and I first time in Italy and Switzerland…. What a great way to see it. The tour guide and bus driver were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. It was well worth our time and money. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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5.Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 828 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Ride the Funicolare Centrale from Augusteo to Vomero, then walk downhill through Via Palizzi, the Petraio stairways, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the Spanish Quarters. Guides such as Virginia, Roberta, Miri, and Barbara add local stories and practical context. You finish at Pignasecca Market after two hours and about 24 dollars per person.

“Simoni was a very knowledgeable and likeable guide and we learned so much about both present day Naples and its history. He was not at all phased by conducting the tour in both English and French. A great tour and would highly recommend 👍”

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6.Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Start at Milan Central Station for a long but rewarding day through Lake Como, Valtellina, Tirano, and the Swiss Alps. Your English-speaking guide, often Luca, Silvia, Paola, or another member of the team, manages the trains, minibus, and mountain stops. The Bernina railway is the main event, with time in St. Moritz before returning to Milan.

“10/10 experience. I would 100% recommend Luca was a phenomenal tour guide. He took great care of our group and had the itinerary accurate to the exact minute. Our group learned a ton and he was even nice enough to take us to his family’s winery to try a glass of authentic Italian wine. I did this trip solo and felt like I really bonded with the other 5 ppl in my group.”

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7.Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave Milan early by air-conditioned coach for Tirano, then ride the second-class Bernina Red Train through the Alps to or from St. Moritz. You get free time in this polished Swiss resort, a bilingual guide, and an optional Lake Como cruise. Expect a 13-hour day, open train windows, shared transport, and no first-class panoramic carriage.

“It's a wonderful experience. Thevtrain trip was awesome and the guide a kind and excellent professional”

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8.St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $117

Travel from Milan to St Moritz by coach, see Lake St Moritz, then ride the Bernina Red Train through glaciers, valleys, and the Brusio Spiral Viaduct to Tirano. An English-speaking guide such as Amato, Elizabeth, or Marina leads the day. Expect a long trip, limited town time, and open train windows for photos.

“The tour was amazing. The guide was funny and smart. The driver was awesome. The tours a little rushed. But beautiful!”

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9.Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Train From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Milan to Lake Como, Lecco, Tirano, and St. Moritz in a small group of up to 35 people. Your guide handles the long transfers and second-class Bernina train ride, whose opening windows are useful for photos. The route may run in reverse, and free time in St. Moritz is not guaranteed.

“I was there with my parents. We have an amazing trip. Or tour guide was jus amazing. She was warm n welcoming and gave us all the information required. We had a great family time.”

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10.Genoa: Guided Panoramic City Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Spend three hours exploring Genoa’s hills, ancient creuze, and medieval streets with a guide who may bring a small guitar and sing original songs about the city. You’ll ride public lifts and a funicular or bus, stop at several viewpoints, and return through a colorful hillside neighborhood. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Great tour and stories about the background and history of Genoa. We learned a lot about the culture and saw areas we would not have known to explore.”

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