Mount Etna Tours

Mount Etna, the majestic volcano of Sicily, invites you to a journey through its striking landscapes and fiery history. Choose from exciting experiences: guided summit treks, cable car rides, or thrilling 4x4 tours. Witness the power of nature, explore volcanic craters, and enjoy panoramic views of Sicily’s coastline.

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Mount Etna Cable Car Skip-the-Line Tickets

Extended validity

Explore at your pace

Glide from the south base to 2,500m in just minutes with reserved fast track cable car rides, a relaxed way to reach Mount Etna's high-altitude zone.
Start your visit at the lower station, scan your ticket, then board the cable car for a smooth round trip that gets you quickly above the main crowds.
Take in wide volcanic landscapes, crisp mountain air, and changing lava fields from your cabin, then spend unhurried time walking the plateau at 2,500m.
Upgrade to include round-trip 4x4 bus transfers beyond the cable car, reaching up to 3,000m and getting closer to Etna's upper volcanic area.
Add an expert alpine volcanological guide to join a short hike near 3,000m, learn how Etna shapes the landscape, and get insider insights into recent activity.

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Glide from the south base to 2,500m in just minutes with reserved fast track cable car rides, a relaxed way to reach Mount Etna's high-altitude zone.
Start your visit at the lower station, scan your ticket, then board the cable car for a smooth round trip that gets you quickly above the main crowds.
Take in wide volcanic landscapes, crisp mountain air, and changing lava fields from your cabin, then spend unhurried time walking the plateau at 2,500m.
Upgrade to include round-trip 4x4 bus transfers beyond the cable car, reaching up to 3,000m and getting closer to Etna's upper volcanic area.
Add an expert alpine volcanological guide to join a short hike near 3,000m, learn how Etna shapes the landscape, and get insider insights into recent activity.

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€64.90

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From Catania: Mount Etna Summit Craters Hiking Tour with Round-Trip Transfers

5 hrs 30 mins - 6 hrs 30 mins

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Plan a stress-free hiking day with 4x4 transfers from the city, a guide on the trail, and rain gear included so you can focus purely on the climb.
Start in Catania with a 4x4 ride to Mount Etna's base, then follow your guide as the trail leaves the road and the hike begins on rising slopes.
Follow your guide up to Mount Etna's craters, with a waterproof jacket or poncho provided, and finish with the 4x4 ride back down to Catania.
On the upper section your guide sets the pace, gives short stops near the crater rims, and leads the group back along the same path toward the base.
Upgrade to a higher summit goal of 3,400 meters alongside your guide.

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Plan a stress-free hiking day with 4x4 transfers from the city, a guide on the trail, and rain gear included so you can focus purely on the climb.
Start in Catania with a 4x4 ride to Mount Etna's base, then follow your guide as the trail leaves the road and the hike begins on rising slopes.
Follow your guide up to Mount Etna's craters, with a waterproof jacket or poncho provided, and finish with the 4x4 ride back down to Catania.
On the upper section your guide sets the pace, gives short stops near the crater rims, and leads the group back along the same path toward the base.
Upgrade to a higher summit goal of 3,400 meters alongside your guide.

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€95

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From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Excursion with Round-Trip Transfers

Explore at your pace

Pickup available

Wrap up your day with a dusk journey up Sicily's volcano, taking in crater scenery and the air as colors slowly shift across the slopes.
Begin in Catania by boarding a 4x4 that climbs to 2,000 meters, following roads along the volcano before stopping close to the craters.
Share the route with at most 12 guests while your guide sets the pace, answers questions, and chooses paths around the craters before return.
Upgrade to a guided hike with a volcanological expert, walking around the craters while they lead the route and share explanations about the terrain.
Select the language for your crater tour when booking, choosing a guided visit in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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Wrap up your day with a dusk journey up Sicily's volcano, taking in crater scenery and the air as colors slowly shift across the slopes.
Begin in Catania by boarding a 4x4 that climbs to 2,000 meters, following roads along the volcano before stopping close to the craters.
Share the route with at most 12 guests while your guide sets the pace, answers questions, and chooses paths around the craters before return.
Upgrade to a guided hike with a volcanological expert, walking around the craters while they lead the route and share explanations about the terrain.
Select the language for your crater tour when booking, choosing a guided visit in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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€60

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Mount Etna Guided Summit Hike up to 3,400m

5 hrs 30 mins

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Be guided start to finish by certified alpine/volcanological experts who set the pace, share safety tips, and decode Etna’s living geology.
Ride the cable car to 2,500 m, then follow your guide across lava fields and ash ridges toward dramatic crater viewpoints.
Explore craters safely with your guide while learning how recent eruptions sculpted the landscape, rocks, and fumaroles you’ll see.
From meetup to descent, local staff accompany you at every step, ensuring a supported and informative mountain experience.
Upgrades available: opt for a 4x4 to 3,400 m, hotel pickup, or a guided 3,000 m trekking route to match your goals and pace.

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Be guided start to finish by certified alpine/volcanological experts who set the pace, share safety tips, and decode Etna’s living geology.
Ride the cable car to 2,500 m, then follow your guide across lava fields and ash ridges toward dramatic crater viewpoints.
Explore craters safely with your guide while learning how recent eruptions sculpted the landscape, rocks, and fumaroles you’ll see.
From meetup to descent, local staff accompany you at every step, ensuring a supported and informative mountain experience.
Upgrades available: opt for a 4x4 to 3,400 m, hotel pickup, or a guided 3,000 m trekking route to match your goals and pace.

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€55

Slide 1 of 12, Mount Etna aerial view at sunset with volcanic craters and rugged landscape in Catania, Italy.

From Catania: Mount Etna Morning Excursion with Round-Trip Transfers

5 hrs - 6 hrs

Meals included

Ride up by 4x4, walk the terrain, then pause for tastings; transport and guiding sit on one ticket so your planning is easy from start to finish.
Begin in Catania with a 4x4 ride that climbs to 2,000 meters, setting you down near the craters where your guided hike into the lava zone starts.
Follow paths that circle craters and cross lava fields at 2,000 meters, with pauses built in so you can look, photograph, and breathe.
Finish with local tastings after the trek, sharing what you discovered while your guide answers questions and helps tie the whole experience together.
Choose the language you want to hear on the trail, picking from English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish during checkout.

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Ride up by 4x4, walk the terrain, then pause for tastings; transport and guiding sit on one ticket so your planning is easy from start to finish.
Begin in Catania with a 4x4 ride that climbs to 2,000 meters, setting you down near the craters where your guided hike into the lava zone starts.
Follow paths that circle craters and cross lava fields at 2,000 meters, with pauses built in so you can look, photograph, and breathe.
Finish with local tastings after the trek, sharing what you discovered while your guide answers questions and helps tie the whole experience together.
Choose the language you want to hear on the trail, picking from English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish during checkout.

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€60

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Mount Etna Helicopter Tour

30 mins

Lift off on a 30 minute helicopter flight that takes you high above Mount Etna, giving you a rare bird’s eye look at its craters and lava fields.
Join a small shared group of up to five guests and board your helicopter for a smooth ascent that quickly carries you above the volcano’s slopes.
Your flight reaches about 3,500 meters so you can take in sweeping aerial views, from Etna’s smoking summit down to old lava flows and surrounding landscapes.
Enjoy an intimate in air experience with limited seats, clear window views, and plenty of chances to capture photos of Sicily’s most famous volcano.

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Lift off on a 30 minute helicopter flight that takes you high above Mount Etna, giving you a rare bird’s eye look at its craters and lava fields.
Join a small shared group of up to five guests and board your helicopter for a smooth ascent that quickly carries you above the volcano’s slopes.
Your flight reaches about 3,500 meters so you can take in sweeping aerial views, from Etna’s smoking summit down to old lava flows and surrounding landscapes.
Enjoy an intimate in air experience with limited seats, clear window views, and plenty of chances to capture photos of Sicily’s most famous volcano.

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€300

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Mount Etna Guided Tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

8 hrs

Spend a full day exploring Etna’s volcanic landscapes, then unwind with regional wine and olive oil tastings guided by local experts.
Begin with a guided walk on Etna, following safe paths as your guide shares stories and points out craters, lava fields, and scenic viewpoints.
Visit a working oil mill, tour its production areas, and sample freshly pressed olive oil to learn how flavor changes with origin and process.
Continue to a nearby winery, walk through cellars and vineyards, then taste selected Etna wines while learning how volcanic soil shapes each sip.

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Spend a full day exploring Etna’s volcanic landscapes, then unwind with regional wine and olive oil tastings guided by local experts.
Begin with a guided walk on Etna, following safe paths as your guide shares stories and points out craters, lava fields, and scenic viewpoints.
Visit a working oil mill, tour its production areas, and sample freshly pressed olive oil to learn how flavor changes with origin and process.
Continue to a nearby winery, walk through cellars and vineyards, then taste selected Etna wines while learning how volcanic soil shapes each sip.

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€120

Slide 1 of 10, Tourists exploring volcanic craters on Mount Etna in Catania, Sicily.

Mount Etna and Cave Half-Day Guided Tour

5 hrs

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Embark on a half-day guided tour of Mount Etna, traversing the volcano's rugged off-road areas and uncovering its unique geological features in 4x4 jeeps.
Learn about Mount Etna's landscape and volcanic activities from your guide during a thrilling jeep ride to some of the volcano's most suggestive places.
Hike for about 3 km to discover the beauty and intrigue of Mount Etna's lateral craters, formed by lateral eruptions that expelled magma and ash, and connected to the main magma chamber of the volcano.
Discover the excitement of exploring a strange and spooky cave formed by cooling lava flows, and observe the captivating geological formations up close.
Fun Fact: Mount Etna's first recorded eruption dates back to 1500 BC, and since then, it has erupted more than 200 times.

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Embark on a half-day guided tour of Mount Etna, traversing the volcano's rugged off-road areas and uncovering its unique geological features in 4x4 jeeps.
Learn about Mount Etna's landscape and volcanic activities from your guide during a thrilling jeep ride to some of the volcano's most suggestive places.
Hike for about 3 km to discover the beauty and intrigue of Mount Etna's lateral craters, formed by lateral eruptions that expelled magma and ash, and connected to the main magma chamber of the volcano.
Discover the excitement of exploring a strange and spooky cave formed by cooling lava flows, and observe the captivating geological formations up close.
Fun Fact: Mount Etna's first recorded eruption dates back to 1500 BC, and since then, it has erupted more than 200 times.

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€75

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Mount Etna Guided Tour by 4x4 with Wine Tasting

5 hrs

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Embark on a jeep tour through the lush nature trails of Etna Park around Mount Etna.
Discover a storied past and a history written in lava and ashes from a multilingual tour guide.
Enjoy the flavors of the region during a delicious tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey, and more.
Fun fact: Mount Etna stretches for a circumference of 93 miles and covers 1,190km², over twice the size of any of Italy's largest mountains!

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Embark on a jeep tour through the lush nature trails of Etna Park around Mount Etna.
Discover a storied past and a history written in lava and ashes from a multilingual tour guide.
Enjoy the flavors of the region during a delicious tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey, and more.
Fun fact: Mount Etna stretches for a circumference of 93 miles and covers 1,190km², over twice the size of any of Italy's largest mountains!

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€60

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