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Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular Mount Etna tours, from summit-crater hikes and lava caves to 4x4 jeep trips and tastings at the wineries on its slopes. What each one includes and what it costs.
Mount Etna day trip from Catania with a guided crater walk, lava cave exploration, and cantucci plus zibibbo tasting.
Most Popular“Knowledgeable guide about the mountain’s history and current flora/fauna”
A guided hike up Mount Etna’s summit craters by cable car, with volcanic sand, lava tunnels, and big views over eastern Sicily.
“Jaccopo was an absolute delight to have as a guide, he was informative, humorous, and very assistive. If you can request a guide, choose Jaccopo for the best experience. Mt. Etna is spectacular and every view is breathtaking.”
Catania’s Etna sunset Jeep tour brings you to lava caves, hornitos, local tastings, and a 2000-meter sunset viewpoint in a small group.
“Fabio was a great guide. Super knowledgable and friendly and we got to see so much, even when the weather wasn't 100% cooperative. Had a wonderful time!”
Small-group tour blending Etna’s lava country with an Alcantara Gorges river swim, plus lunch and cave time for a full day of wonder.
“Guide was very helpful. I got lost and he was able to find me a new pick up stop. Very grateful for him”
Guided Etna South summit hike from Rifugio Sapienza: cable car to 2,500 m, crater rim walks, lava channels, expert geology.
“Could not have asked for more — a very professional organisation crowned by a guide absolutely passionate about what he does: Thank you Mary! The way he paced the group for four hours, showing us breathtaking views but avoiding unnecessary risks, all the while dousing us with interesting historical and geological information was, simply remarkable.…”
Guided trek up Mount Etna to 3,000 m with a volcanologist, helmets and poles, cable car views, and a stop at the 2001 Crater.
“Very good hike with a very patient professionnal guide.”
Off-road Etna hike with naturalist guide, Valle del Bove caldera walk, lava cave visit, and crater views from Catania.
“Excellent trekking trip. Ronaldo, Antonio, and Marco were fantastic. Highly recommended.”
Etna sunset tour from Catania with pickup, Zafferana farm tastings, lava cave, Bove Valley, and a 2000 m crater walk.
“Is was great! Our guide was very kind and funny. Lots of knowledge. Peak experience”
Guided hike on Mount Etna from Catania: inner craters to 2,000m, lava cave with helmet and headlamp, plus A/C pickup.
“Daphne was a great guide. She was full of great stories and information about Etna that you would not get if you went by yourself. Really appreciated that she switched between Italian and English to make sure everyone had the same info. Highly recommend it.”
Catania to Etna and Taormina: guided treks, Grotta dei Tre Livelli lava cave, tastings, and time in sea-view Taormina.
“Our driver and guide, Carmelo, was wonderful. He had 6 Spanish speaking women and the two of us speaking English, yet he managed to fill all of our needs.”
Watch Mount Etna sunset from the Silvestri craters, taste local oils and honey, and visit a lava cave on this Sicily tour.
“Fantastic trip to Etna, tasting of local food and wines was great and the views from Etna absolutely amazing. Loved hearing the history of Etna and Catania and our guide Pepe was very knowledgeable and friendly. Also did cave tour and all in all unforgettable experience all round. Thanks Pepe”
Morning guided tour from Catania to Mount Etna’s craters, a lava cave, and local tastings, with small-group pickup and drop-off.
“Everything went smoothly. Excellent guide with in depth knowledge of the area and of volcanoes. I enjoyed the trip and learned loads! Recommended.”
Small-group Mount Etna tour from Catania with pickup, lava cave exploration, and crater views at 1800m on the North Side.
“It was a great expierence, Marco our guide, was a fun and very charismatic guy. From the ride to the actual etna mountain he gave us a lot of knowledge. You can feel en see he really enjoys this and tries to make it a great experience for everyone. I thought the walk would be…”
Morning jeep tour from Catania to Mount Etna: 2,000 m viewpoints, Hornitos and lava caves, Valle del Bove, plus Zafferana Etnea tastings.
“We really enjoyed this trip. Our guide was Andrea… he was very knowledgeable about the geology and history of Etna and the surrounding park. Also a confidence inspiring driver! Mostly though, he and the other guides made sure everyone was enjoying the trip. Really excellent communicators and fun guys too!”
Hike Europe’s most active volcano from Catania. Off-track trails, Valle del Bove, and full trekking gear included.
“It was a great trip! Guide was very friendly and attentive. Tour was worth it!”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
