Best Catania Hiking Tours: Our Top 15

1.Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $113Our pick

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at La Terrazza Dell'Etna, ride toward 2,500 meters, then hike across ash and lava to the summit crater area at 3,000 meters. Guides such as Luca, Marco, and Manuel explain Etna's geology, manage the pace, and adjust the route when weather or volcanic conditions change.

“Fantastic day they took care of us, gave us hiking boots, jacket and helmet, taught us about Mount Etna and the different types of surfaces and helped us have a smooth day.”

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2.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Eduardo, or Lorenzo. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and local treats, then visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli and walk among craters near Rifugio Sapienza. The sunset is weather dependent, and the high slopes can be cold and windy.

“Alessandro was really knowledgable about the history of Etna and its various eruptions. He took time to find out a little about the people on his tour and was very attentive. The tour was an amazing experience and Alessandro answered everyone’s questions really clearly. His English is excellent and he is a real asset to your tours. Thank you again Alessandro for an incredible experience”

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3.Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 784 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Join guides such as Alessandro, Alessio, Julian, or Ernesto for a genuine Mount Etna hike from 1,970 to about 2,400 metres. You’ll use supplied boots, poles, helmets, and jackets, visit the Barbagallo Crater and Grotta Pitagora, and walk away from the cable-car crowds. Expect a real workout, cold wind, and unforgettable volcanic views.

“Great trip with a nice and informing guide. The path chosen was unique and not too strenuous even for the people in our group not used to it.”

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4.trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Spend seven hours exploring Etna Park in a group of up to eight. Walk inactive craters and lava fields, enter Grotta Lunga with a helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wines, jams, and liqueurs near Ragalna. Guides such as Lorenzo, Carmelo, Tommaso, and Enzo bring the volcano to life in several languages.

“Interesting trip, guide is very friendly and provided many history of Catania and Mt Etna. highly recommended.”

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5.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78Best guided

From Rifugio Sapienza, a certified volcanic guide leads you across lava flows to Etna’s summit craters. Cable-car and 4x4 tickets cost €65 extra. Expect steep, loose ground, fierce wind, quick weather changes, and about 8 to 10 kilometers of hiking. Guides such as Antonio, Max, Fabio, and Massimo are praised for clear explanations and careful leadership.

“We are very glad we signed up for this tour of Mt Etna. Our guide, Antonio was a knowledgeable, energetic geologist who was very respectful of the power of Mt. Etna! He clearly conveyed the dangers of this active volcano and detailed the benefits of the volcanic soil for the region. The tour was a rigorous climb, but we took frequent breaks and hiked slowly up the black soil landscape. (Be sure to wear dark colored clothing!) It was fun meeting all the other tourists from all over the world! It was a fun group!”

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6.Mount Etna: North Upper Craters Guided Tour by 4×4 with Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Meet your Alpine Guide at Piano Provenzana for a 2.5-hour 4x4 trip up Etna’s north side. You’ll visit the 2002 lava zone, Umberto and Margherita craters, and Pizzi Deneri at 2,818 meters, with two short walks. Guides may be English, Italian, or French, and names noted on recent departures include Vincenzo and Arturo.

“Ein perfekter Tag mit Vincenzo als Guide. Super informativ mit witzigen Einlagen. 💯 von 💯 Punkten. Absolute Empfehlung, würden wir wieder buchen”

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7.Mount Etna Sunset Trekking with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Travel from central Catania to Mount Etna with a naturalist guide, stopping at old lava flows, Valle del Bove, Silvestri Craters, and Piano Vetore. The easy walks reach about 2,000 meters, and the day ends with Etna wine, Sicilian snacks, and sunset views. Guides Renato and Antonio are known for warm, informed hosting.

“Renato is friendly, passionate and very knowledgeable, we had a great afternoon on Mount Etna, we did it with our 6-month old, and Renato was very accommodating. We brought our car seat, and things worked out well. There is always a fair bit of driving with Etna tours though (some bumpy) which not all babies can handle patiently. We had a really good time, and recommend Renato's tour 100%!”

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8.Mount Etna: Hike to the top 3350mt from the North Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

From Piano Provenzana, a 4x4 carries you to 2,825 metres before a two-hour climb toward Etna’s summit craters. Certified guides such as Massimo, Antonio, Gianni, and Raphael explain the volcano, lava flows, sulfur colors, and recent eruptions. Bring serious mountain clothing, and budget €60 cash for the 4x4 ride.

“We hadden een fantastische tijd op de Etna! Onze ervaren gids Massimo gaf veel en uitgebreid uitleg, hij was bijzonder vriendelijk en bezorgde ons een unieke ervaring. Alles was zeer duidelijk afgesproken vooraf. We hebben de centrale krater en de noord krater gezien, het was fantastisch! Ik raad deze expeditie ten zeerste aan!”

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9.Private mt. Etna trekking and pic-nic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $274

Set out from Catania with a private multilingual guide such as Enzo for a six-hour Mt Etna outing. Choose a hiking route suited to your ability, walk through Parco dell'Etna with views toward Bove Valley, eat a picnic outdoors, and enter Grotta di Serracozzo with helmets and torches. Pickup, return transport, and trekking gear are available.

“We had an incredible trip to Mt. Etna! Enzo picked us up at our Airbnb apartment in Catania, and told us we were the only ones on the tour that day, so we could design our trip any way that suited us. He navigated the trip through town and up tRead more”

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10.Etna trekking and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $186

You’ll travel from Catania with an English-speaking guide such as Dan, Luca, Janet, or Roberto, hike around Etna’s extinct craters, and explore a lava-flow cave with supplied helmets and torches. Afterward, enjoy a four-wine tasting, Sicilian food, and lunch at a mountain winery. Pickup is available from hotels, ports, and airports.

“Dan was our driver and tour guide. We really enjoyed our time with him! Took about an hour and half to get from the port to Etna. Once we got there Dan stayed with us and we took the cable cars to the very top on the volcano. The views were amazing! The hike is a little difficult and it cold and windy so I recommend bringing a jacket. It was definitely worth it. Then we headed to the wine tasting at the most beautiful winery. They give you plenty of food with the wine tasting. We really enjoyed our time there. Dan made sure we got back to the…”

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11.Etna Morning or Sunset Trek with Lava Tunnel & Gear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $70

Meet guides such as Andrea and Christopher in central Catania, then ride to 2,100 meters for a gentle Etna walk among craters, lava flows, and black volcanic sand. You will also enter a lava tube with a helmet and flashlight. Choose morning light or sunset, and allow 5.5 hours.

“We had a great experience. You can feel the love the guides feel for the Etna. The views were amazing, a must when visiting Sicily! If you don’t want to spend a full day, this is a great option.”

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12.Nature Reserve ,Trekking Eco Tour in Iblei National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join Alessandro Mertoli for a four to five hour hike through Iblei National Park. Explore Cava del Carosello’s lakes, Byzantine tanneries, and old mills, then walk among the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and medieval remains of Noto Antica. Pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are offered, with groups limited to six.

“An excellent day out. Alessandro was first class travelling from catania to collect and return us to our Giardini Naxos hotel. Very informative and friendly. Terrain was quite hard going at times but the swim in natural lake was very relaxing. History of the area was very interesting and the scenery spectacular. Well worth the effort.”

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13.Mount Etna Advanced Trekking: Private Full-Day Tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend a full day on Mt. Etna with a private guide such as Giovanni, Janet, Dario, or Danilo, depending on availability. You can expect five to six hours of trekking, old lava flows, side craters, native plants, a volcanic cave visit, and a packed lunch. Equipment is supplied, and the route can change with weather and volcanic conditions.

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14.Special trekking on the most authentic and wild side of Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $62Cheapest way up

Meet guide Ciccio and travel by 4x4 from 1,800 to 2,800 meters before hiking Etna’s north side. You’ll see summit craters, lava flows, rifts, and the 1947 eruption cones, then walk through an intact volcanic chimney to Piano Provenzana. English, Italian, and French tours run for about four hours.

“An amazing experience! The tour company provided rain jackets and hiking boots. The transportation to 2800 m was provided via terrain vehicle to negotiate the extremely rough landscape. During the ~4h descent to the starting point, done by foot, our guide (Ciccio) provided a plethora of scientific and historical information. The hike included a stop in a vulcano cone, allowing Ciccio to carefully explain the eruption mechanism. Overall it was a great experience, unforgettable and highly informative!”

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15.Mount Etna Trekking Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews

Spend a full day on Mount Etna with a private English or Italian-speaking nature guide. Travel from Catania by minibus or jeep, hike at 2,000 to 2,300 meters, visit a lava cave with helmet and torch, see recent eruption damage when conditions allow, and eat a packed sandwich lunch outdoors.

“We had an 8 hours trip with Danilo the geologist guide, he picked up us with an airconditionaled Land Rover. He was perfect in English and very kind. We had an easy lunch on 2200 meters, the view was mindblowing. We were in extraordinary places, the whole tour was incredible. It was an amazing experience, it totally worths the money.”

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