Explore at your pace
Extended validity
Guided tour
4.2/5
(51)
Alasdair
Robert
Klaus
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Skip-the-lines and board your cable car, saving 40-minutes of waiting time.
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Get a 12-minute cable car ride and ascend to 2,500m at Europe’s highest active volcano.
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Take in sweeping views of Etna’s craters and coastline, step into volcanic tubes and the black lava landscape, all at your pace.
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Add a 4x4 ride and ascend to 3000m, then get a guided trek from a multilingual guide with Bocca Nuova and Voragine crater views.
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Round-trip cable car tickets with skip-the-line access
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Round-trip 4x4 jeep (as per option selected)
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An expert multilingual guide fluent in English, French, Italian (as per option selected)
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Large luggage not allowed
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Drones not allowed
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These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 5 days.
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Guests from United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and over 12 countries have loved this experience
Robert
Jul, 2025Verified booking
What an experience! Interesting and unmistakable. Just the ability to roam and enjoy crater walks, experiencing the raw nature of Etna!
Danijel
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Really nice experience. Definitely worth it.Falk
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Top organized ! Super experience
Loy
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Priority boarding was fabulous and our guide was very informative! This was a highlight of our trip to Sicily.Budeanu
Sep, 2025Verified booking
These tickets are valid for 5 days from the date of purchase.
Soar above Mount Etna’s volcanic slopes to 2,500m with fast-track cable car access and panoramic coastal views.
Getting started
Begin your journey at the Funivia dell’Etna station at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South). Show your online ticket for fast-track boarding and step into the cable car for a smooth ascent to the upper station.
What to expect
Mount Etna cable car
Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, rises from the Sicilian landscape and is famed for its craters and dramatic volcanic cones. The cable car brings you to 2,500m, where you’ll witness sweeping views and the unique terrain shaped by centuries of eruptions.
Features
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Panoramic cable car ride: Glide from 1,923m to 2,500m, enjoying aerial views of Etna’s craters and over 100km of Sicilian coastline.
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Upper station terrace: Step onto volcanic sands and admire the summit craters on one side and the sea on the other.
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Upgrades: Take the 4x4 ride and ascend to 3000 m to enjoy views of the Bocca Nuova and Voragine craters.
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What to bring
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Wear a windbreaker jacket and hiking shoes.
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Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking.
What’s not allowed
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Large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the cable car or tour vehicles.
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Drones are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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The experience is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory conditions, high blood pressure, or for pregnant women.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
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The service operates daily from 8:30am to 4pm (last descent at 3:50pm), subject to weather or technical conditions.
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Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash and with a muzzle at all times.
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You can rent windbreakers, boots, and poles at the 2,500m station if you do not have suitable clothing.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Boarding point
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Go directly to the boarding area at "Funivia dell'Etna" station.
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Address: Stazione Partenza Piazzale Funivia Etna Sud, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy.
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