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The 15 Best Mount Etna Tours in Sicily

48 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Europe’s tallest active volcano has weather of its own and a summit zone that closes without warning. The 15 below cover the cable car, the 4x4 runs to the craters and the wine estates on the lower slopes, with prices and what to wear.

Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - Pickup from Catania and the one-hour drive uphill
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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

1.Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on a six-hour Etna trip led by guides such as Leonardo, Daphne, or Emilia. Walk around ancient craters, enter a lava-flow cave with helmet and flashlight, taste cantucci and zibibbo, and stop above the Valle del Bove. Choose a morning or sunset departure, with hotel pickup in a group of up to eight.

“I like ow they arranged the tour and the commitment to bring tourists unforgettable experience. It was snowing at Etna, road were blocked, our guide, Leonardo, immediately plan an alternative. Showed us another lava cave and crater. When we arrived the base of the crater, it started to rain heavily. Leonardo still lead us gradually to the top of the crater, where the rain stopped. The view were amazing, we enjoyed a lot. This also show his good management and experience. We have three elders over 73 in our group, we also have a boy around 10 years old. It was not easy for anyone to manage such a group,…”

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Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car - Meeting at Rifugio Sapienza and taking the cable car
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Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

2.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124

Ride the Etna cable car to 2,504 meters, then hike across eruption fields, a lava channel, summit craters, and the Valle del Bove with a trained volcanic guide. Guides such as Edoardo, Giuseppe, and Emiliano are known for clear explanations, steady pacing, and humor. Hotel pickup from Catania is optional.

“We had an amazing tour with Edoardo as our guide! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, always ready to answer questions and really attentive to everyone’s needs. The hike is challenging, but Edoardo takes great care to pace the group, providing frequent breaks to catch some breath and making sure everyone feels comfortable. He explains things in a way that's easy to understand, even drawing diagrams in the ash to help illustrate his points, all while keeping the mood light with a few jokes. Standing on top of an active volcano, above the clouds and in the sunshine, felt nothing short of magical. We came away with an unforgettable experience—highly recommended!Read more”

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Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves - Zafferana Etnea: honey, wine, and local flavor
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Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

3.Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,113 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $71

You’ll ride in a small-group Jeep or van from Catania to Mount Etna, stopping for Zafferana wine and food tastings, old craters, the Valle del Bove, and lava caves with helmets and flashlights. Guides such as Fabio, Luca, Gaetano, and Fabrizio add local stories in several languages before the tour ends with sunset views near 2,000 meters.

“The tour was excellent. Easy to find and well worth the money.”

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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep - Barbagallo Crater and the Black Sand
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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

4.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Reach 3,000 meters on Mount Etna with a guide, riding the cable car to 2,500 meters, a 4x4 to about 2,800 meters, then hiking across black volcanic sand. You’ll see summit craters, the Bove Valley, a 2002 lava vent, the December 2023 lava flow, and the inside of a lava channel. Boots, jackets, helmets, poles, and backpacks are provided.

“Regardless of how you decide to do it visiting Etna isn't going to be cheap. However, it is absolutely 100% worth the money! It is an incredible place and Etna Sud Excursions look after you all the way. They provide the right clothing, sort out the cable car and buses for you and give you amazing knowledge about the volcano they are clearly proud of, all of that with a super friendly welcome. Really would recommend.”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car - The 15-minute cable car ride
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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

5.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Trek Mount Etna with an English, French, or Italian-speaking volcano guide. Ride the cable car and 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike toward Bocca Nuova, the Central Crater, Barbagallo Crater, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Vincenzo, and Basilio are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing. Summit access depends on weather and volcanic activity.

“Amazing tour and views! The trek to the summit seems unearthly. Highly recommend if you want to see Mt. Etna up close and personal.”

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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Pickup, transport, and the small-group feel
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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

6.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Join a small-group SUV or minivan tour from eastern Sicily to Etna’s northern slope. Hike the easy Sartorius Craters trail, enter a lava-flow cave, visit the 2002 eruption front, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and cool off at Alcantara Gorge with guides such as Salvatore, Ross, or Maya.

“Beautiful tour with a good pace. Luca and Maya were both great.”

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Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4x4 Bus Ticket - Getting your paper ticket at Rifugio Sapienza
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Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

7.Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,602 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters by cable car, then continue by 4x4 bus to about 2,900 meters. An alpine-volcano guide leads a short walk near the Central Craters, explaining Etna’s eruptions, lava flows, and changing terrain. The ticket is open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with weather-related changes possible.

“Arrived early before it got too busy. Easy to validate ticket and straight on to cable car. Waited for bus for a few minutes. Guide was very knowledgeable and was not in a hurry to make us go (it was cloudy and we were hoping for a glimpse of the top) He answered all our questions. Was a great morning.”

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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike - Walking across lava and volcanic sand
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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

8.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,545 reviews · from $67

Meet Ashàra’s guide at Rifugio Sapienza for a six-hour Etna hike. Ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then walk across lava fields toward the summit craters, Barbagallo craters, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Antonio, Giovanni, Marco, and Massimo are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing, but volcanic activity can change the route.

“The hike was worth every penny. Besides the beauty and unique experience Etna provides, the guide, Massimo, is simply a great person that cares about his job and the nature he works in and you can really feel it. He's full of great insights and information that he passionately shares with the hikers. Friendly, chill, direct, and honest. All together an unforgettable experience, definitely recommend!”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path - Safety, equipment, and the start at 2,000 meters
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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

9.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,351 reviews · from $78

Join guides such as Antonio or Renato for a seven-hour Mount Etna hike from Catania. Travel through old lava flows, walk quiet paths from about 1,850 to 2,400 meters, visit Valle del Bove, and explore a lava cave when conditions allow. Shoes, poles, rainwear, and warm layers are supplied.

“It was a really good trip. Although the weather wasn't great, our guide managed to make it an interesting and fun hike. Recommended!”

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Catania: Etna Sunset Tour with Pickup and Drop-off - Leaving Catania in a small van
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Catania: Etna Sunset Tour with Pickup and Drop-off

10.Etna Sunset Tour with Pickup and Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,348 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Join a small group of up to eight for an easy Etna outing from Catania. Your multilingual guide takes you to Zafferana Etnea for honey, wine, and olive oil, then to Bove Valley, a lava cave, and lateral craters near 2,000 meters for sunset. Guides such as Paolo, Simone, Zelia, and Costanza are known for lively volcanic commentary.

“Marilena was an excellent guide, she gave us lots of valuable information and was super friendly too. She was able to communicate with everyone in the group and we enjoyed the tastings as well as the cave visit and the crater walk. The information was excellent, we learnt a lot and had a good time.”

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Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania - Walking across Mount Etna’s volcanic trails
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Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

11.Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,155 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Travel from Catania in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Salvatore, Lorenzo, Carmelo, or Tommaso. Walk Etna’s volcanic trails, visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and lamp, taste honey and oil, then enjoy about two hours in Taormina. Cable car, 4x4, quad, and bike options cost extra.

“Amazing experience - we learnt a lot about Sicily and also had so much fun with our guide, Tommaso. Perfect blend of Etna, wine tasting, cave and Taormina. Thank you for an awesome day!”

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From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave - From Catania to the slopes of Etna
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From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

12.Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,119 reviews · from $45Best value

From Catania, ride toward Mount Etna for a tasting at Enoteca dell’Etna, an optional lava-cave visit, and an easy walk near Sapienza Refuge and the Silvestri craters. Guides such as Alessandro, Carmelo, Francesco, and Giuseppe bring the volcano’s eruptions and Sicilian traditions to life. Expect 3 to 5 hours, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“Degustation was fantastic and delicious. Bigger than expected. Things Lory talked about were very interesting, full fun facts and answered all questions. Cave was nice and sunset was amazing.”

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Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup - Inside an Etna lava cave
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Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

13.Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 820 reviews · from $67

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Walk around the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, visit a lava cave with helmet and flashlight, view the 1991 lava flow and Valle del Bove, then taste honey, olive oil, and wine near Zafferana Etnea. Guides such as Simone, Zelia, and Alessio are praised for clear volcano lessons and friendly company.

“Grazie Simone! We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Simone provided lots of information about Etna and surroundings. The stops were great and since we left in the morning it was also not too crowded. The Lavacave was also very interesting to see. Thanks for all the background information. The most exciting was the small walk around the Silvestri Craters.”

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Catania: Amazing Etna Morning Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off - Pickup in Catania and the ride uphill
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Catania: Amazing Etna Morning Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off

14.Amazing Etna Morning Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 799 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Travel from Catania to Etna’s quieter northern side in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Marco, Francesco, Tobi, and Carmelo lead easy walks across lava fields, into Grotta delle Nevi, and around the Monti Sartorius craters at about 1,800 meters. Transport, helmet, flashlight, and poncho are included.

“Our guide Marco was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and spoke perfect English. He also explained the volcano’s activity through vivid metaphors, which really helped us understand how it works. The transportation was punctual, and the rides were very pleasant as we chatted about all sorts of things. For example, on the way back, we talked only about food, which brought our whole group together. Marco was able to answer every question! On top of that, the scenery and nature were absolutely beautiful.”

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Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves - The ride from Catania to Etna
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Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

15.Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 774 reviews · 5.5 - 6 hours · from $67

Spend 5.5 to 6 hours exploring Etna to 2,000 meters with a multilingual guide such as Kevin, Gaetano, or Andrea. You’ll walk across old lava, visit volcanic caves with a helmet and flashlight, see the Valle del Bove, and taste Zafferana Etnea specialties. The pace is moderate, but cave access can be awkward for sore knees.

“The tour was very good, the guide Rui was nice and full of knowledge. He knew a lot, but you had to ask some things. The car was not a jeep tho, it was more like a mini van, but that was not a problem since we had AC at least.”

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