All Catania Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Etna Summit Area (2900 mt) Lunch and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina

10 hoursFree Cancellation

This tour, which follows one of the scenes from one of the most important films in the history of cinema, offers great emotions not only to fans of the aforementioned film, but also to those who love historical rural villages, of great tradition and history, to the suggestive panoramic views allow visitors to admire incredible sceneries and promontories of which you can hardly fail to be literally fascinated, a cultural tour where it embraces the nature, history and culture typical of one of the most important and largest islands in the Mediterranean.

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Guided Cultural Tour of the Godfather Film in Messina

Guided Cultural Tour of the Godfather Film in Messina

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to SIRACUSA (or VICEVERSA)

50 minutesFree Cancellation

Spend the day discovering one of the world’s most beautiful and active volcanoes during this small-group trip to Mt. Etna. Once you reach the less-crowded Piano Provenzana, board a 4WD vehicle (additional expense) for the ascent to the summit area at 9,680 feet (2,950 meters). Following a delicious Sicilian lunch, discover the region’s spectacular lava caves before returning to Catania.

From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch

From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Reconnect with your heritage on a fully personalized root-seeking tour across Sicily. Whether your family originates from a mountain village in the Madonie, a town near Etna, or a small hamlet in the hinterland, this private experience is designed to guide you back to your origins. We assist you throughout the journey to ensure a smooth and emotionally rich experience: Local Translation & Intercultural Assistance: We bridge the gap between you and the locals, helping you chat with townspeople who might remember your family name. We guide you to the local civil registry office (Anagrafe/Stato Civile) or church archives to look up historical birth, marriage, or baptismal records. Cemetery & Ancestral Home Visits: We help you navigate local cemeteries to find ancestral graves or locate the street and house where your forefathers lived. Enjoy a relaxed walk through your ancestral town, exploring its historic center, traditions, and local food culture.

Sicily Roots & Ancestry Tour: Heritage Research

Sicily Roots & Ancestry Tour: Heritage Research

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Our service offers an exclusive transportation option for up to three passengers, ensuring a private and personalized trip without the need to share the car with strangers. Your expert driver will welcome you directly to your accommodation in Catania or Palermo, providing a stress-free door-to-door service. Aboard a comfortable private car, you can enjoy a relaxing journey along the picturesque Sicilian island, admiring breathtaking views and evocative landscapes along the way. It is possible to add a tour along the way. During the journey, you will have the opportunity to stop at places of interest along the route or make panoramic stops to take unforgettable photos. Upon your arrival, you will be dropped off directly at your desired destination We kindly ask you to specify the desired pick-up time under "Specific Requirements" during booking. We are waiting for you!

Private Transfer from Catania to Palermo with Tour options

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to TAORMINA (or VICEVERSA)

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the beauty of Sicily's historic cities during a full-day tour, visit the fascinating city of Syracuse and admire its Roman and Greek ruins including the Greek Theater, the Latomie del Paradiso, the ear of Dionysus, the 'Roman amphitheater. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the heart of Syracuse, and explore its narrow streets and the fascinating Fountain of Arethusa, a source of fresh water that forms a basin with papyrus plants. Travel to the city of Noto, known for its golden color and known as the baroque jewel of eastern Sicily.

Private Day Tour to Syracuse and Noto

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Bike tour of Catania by e-bike

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel seamlessly between Catania Airport and the stunning destinations of Syracuse and Ortigia aboard a spacious Mercedes V250d van, accommodating up to 7 passengers. With over 5 years of experience, this transfer service ensures a comfortable ride, allowing you to enjoy the scenic beauty of Sicily as you travel. Delight in the rich history and vibrant culture of Syracuse and Ortigia, known for their ancient architecture and charming streets. This reliable transfer offers peace of mind, making your journey to these iconic locations smooth and enjoyable. - Spacious Mercedes V250d van for up to 7 passengers - Over 5 years of reliable transfer experience - Direct service from Catania Airport to Syracuse/Ortigia - Enjoy the scenic views of Sicily during your ride

Private Transfer Catania Airport ⇄ Syracuse Ortigia

50 minutesFree Cancellation

✅ Personalized & Hassle-Free Experience Our expert driver will be waiting at the arrival gate, ensuring a smooth pickup. You'll have direct contact with the driver, avoiding intermediaries and long waits. ✅ Luxury & Comfort for Every Traveler Travel in style with our Mercedes Benz E-Class (up to 3 passengers) or Mercedes Benz Vito, V-Klasse, and Sprinter (up to 8 passengers). All vehicles are air-conditioned and feature large trunks for your luggage. ✅ Punctuality & Flexibility We monitor flight schedules for delays, ensuring an on-time and smooth journey at any hour. ✅ Professional, Friendly & Local Experts Our multilingual drivers offer a safe, comfortable ride and can share local tips for your trip. ✅ Fixed Prices & No Surprises Enjoy transparent pricing—what you book is what you pay. Book now for reliable, luxury travel and a warm Sicilian welcome!

One Way Private Transfer Between Catania Airport and Taormina

One Way Private Transfer Between Catania Airport and Taormina

50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

We will take you along an unusual itinerary, outside the traditional tourist routes, to discover places and landscapes unknown to most. First the discovery of the delightful medieval center of Enna and its marvelous views over the surrounding hills that can be enjoyed from the top of its 900 meters. A dive into history and archaeology will follow at the archaeological park of Morgantina and its archaeological museum. To finish with the discovery of Caltagirone, whose baroque influences do not end with the many decorations that enrich churches and buildings in the historic center, but also in the decorations of the much-known and sought-after local ceramics, of which you will learn about the techniques and secrets of processing at a local laboratory.

Enna - Morgantina - Caltagirone Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Most tours in Eastern Sicily make travelers choose between a rugged hike along Mt. Etna or a scenic visit to Taormina’s historic center. During this small-group full-day tour, enjoy the best of both worlds. First, explore forests, craters, lava formations, and a volcanic cave with a trekking guide. Then, enjoy free time to shop or stroll in Taormina. A tasty lunch paired with Sicilian wine is included.

Etna and Taormina con pranzo

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Ideal for fans of *The Godfather* film, this private full-day tour explores the series’ filming locations in eastern Sicily. See Forza D'Agrò and Savoca—charming villages in their own right—with a guide pointing out filming locations and telling stories about local film lore. Highlights include visiting the Church of San Nicolò—the sight of a famous Corleone wedding—and Don Vito Corleone’s Sicilian hometown. Optional visits to the Castello degli Schiavi and local catacombs.

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Godfather Tour

Private Transfer from Catania to Pozzallo

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Live this unique experience enjoying an unforgettable atmosphere: you will cook a delicious and abundant traditional 4-course Sicilian lunch. This activity is private and includes the transfer service by air-conditioned car in the Taormina area. Choosing the freshest ingredient is the first step to cooking a genuine and tasteful Sicilian specialty, that's why you will be accompanied to the local market and traditional shops to learn how to choose the right and fresh ingredients, but only after the typical Sicilian breakfast with Granita and brioche. After choosing the ingredients, prepare to tie the apron and cook under the watchful eye of the professional chef in a typical and traditional restaurant, who will offer his useful advice along the way to successfully create a typical Sicilian menu. You will cook an entire menu (appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert) according to local traditions and culinary techniques.

Cooking Class in Taormina with Lunch Included

Cooking Class in Taormina with Lunch Included

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Villa Romana del Casale: Ancient Mosaics Discover the sumptuousness of the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina among fascinating mosaics that narrate life in the Roman Empire. Valley of the Temples: Classical Elegance in Agrigento Head to Agrigento to explore the majestic Valley of the Temples, declared a World Heritage Site. Admire ancient Greek temples with spectacular sea views. Private Tour by Car: Convenience and Personalization Our private tour offers maximum comfort and flexibility. Book today for a unique cultural experience of history, mosaics and ancient ruins. The service includes a professional English-speaking driver, who will assist you during the journey, but does not include a tour guide within the sites to be visited. You can request the latter by contacting us before the tour.

Private Tour to the Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples

Private Tour to the Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Catania AIRPORT transfer From / To Taormina

45 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Dive into the world of ‘Commissario Montalbano,’ the hit Italian TV series that follows a Sicilian police chief who solves crimes by reconstructing the events. Visit a number of filming locations around southern Sicily that are used to portray the fictional city of Vigata on television. This small-group tour is ideal for fans of the show and includes round-trip transportation from your Catania hotel.

Commissario Montalbano day tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Make traveling between Sicily’s two biggest cities totally seamless—and even stop for sightseeing en route—on this two-in-one private transfer service and tour. Meet your driver at your Catania accommodation (or in Palermo, if traveling in the opposite direction); receive their help with your luggage, and set off through the Sicilian countryside. You can also choose to stop at destinations like Cefalù, Agrigento, and beyond before reaching your final destination.

PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA)

PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

From Catania: Private/Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

This excursion on the southern slope of Etna allows you to visit the highest active volcano in Europe, savoring colours, flavours, history and myth. We will reach the Silvestri craters, you can visit two craters created in 1892 by an eruption of Etna which lasted almost six months. The highest crater 2020 meters, is called Silvestri superior, while the lowest one is called Silvestro inferior crater at an altitude of 1886 meters. It will be a unique and unforgettable experience, where you can take pictures that you will always carry in your heart We recommend comfortable trekking or gym shoes , a windbreaker in the May / September period . A heavier jacket in the other months After booking, at an additional cost to be calculated based on the number of people, you can take advantage of the additional guide service, we offer tourist and environmental guides in all languages. English , French , German , Polish , Russian , Chinese , Spanish , Israeli , Japanese .

Etna Adventure Half Day From Catania

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Etna tour and pistachio lunch in a pistachio farm

1 day 7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with lunch

Cosimo_D, Oct 2026

Exciting but sometimes challenging hike.

Very nice experience and Vincenzo and his father were excellent guides and very helpful. Beautiful scenery and exciting hike. Would not recommend for those who might have difficulty going up or down rocky paths (sometimes steep) or steps at the Alcantara Gorge if the elevator (lift) is not working.

Private Catania Pasta-Making Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

Becky_s, Oct 2026

Truly amazing experience with our host

We booked this class. It was very close to our cruise port. Row was truly amazing. He opened his home to us and provided an amazing experience. The wine was great. The food was great and we were partnered with another family who was also wonderful. They had children in the thoroughly enjoyed it as well and was so wonderful to be immersed in the Italian culture. Hundred percent would recommend our host to anyone!!

Tour Etna and Wine Tasting

Iris_G, Oct 2026

The ultimate Mount Etna tour-highly recommended!

We booked this tour to Mount Etna and this was spectacular from start to finish! Gianni our tour guide pick us up right on time in a comfortable vehicle and drove us up to some of the most breathtaking lava fields and extinct craters. Gianni made our entere group fell completely safe, providing excellent safety gear, checking on everyone’s pace and navigating the volcanic terrain effortlessly. Gianni was incredible passionate, sharing great stories about how local life and agriculture adapt to the volcano! Gianni and the other guide brought us into a stunning volcanic lava cave where they explained about the cave history and legends of the region! Very interesting and fascinating! They are very knowledgeable and wonderful tour guides! The tour ended with a visit to the Gambino winery where we tested the Gambino wines all then with a great quality and good taste! Very recommended! Gianni was above an beyond to make this a magical day over the clouds!

Etna Morning Trip

Tii_W, Oct 2026

Amazing Etna Trek

Danilo was a great guide! He was kinda and social and gave us some really cool information, you can tell he loves what he does. The trek was beautiful because we had unusually clear weather so I felt very lucky! Make sure you dress in layers because it can be cool and also warm since you are climbing a mountain. I was picked up and dropped off from my hotel as well. 10/10 Recommend

Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

Alice_S, Oct 2026

Highly recommended

This was a nice introduction to traditional foods of Catania. Julia was a lovely guide who provided information about the food as well as Catania. She took us to several places, some of which we returned to a few days later. It was a relaxed walk around the city, sampling different types of foods. A very friendly group to spend a few hours with, tasting traditional foods and chatting. Food tours are a great way to be introduced to a city. Recommended.

Mt. Etna Sunset Experience - Breathtaking Adventure from Catania

Marcela_D, Oct 2026

Fantastic

Very easy to book the experience, our plans changed and I had to add a person and that was done easily through WhatsApp chat. The tour was fascinating,very well organised, it took about an hour in a van from our b&b(where we got collected) we had a lovely tasting experience, then cave education and then nice and relaxed walk up to mount Etna. Really nice and educational and we will have wonderful pictures and memories forever

Etna Morning Tour from Catania

Stacey_S, Oct 2026

We had eight people in...

We had eight people in our group which made it a nice small number so we were able to see everything well. We drove about an hour up to Mount Etna. Our van was an eight passenger van, so it was smaller than your typical tour bus. We were able to see many of Mt. Etna's sights including a lava tube. Paolo, our guide, was the reason I gave this tour a five. He was so knowledgeable and so much fun.

Etna Tour in 4x4 or MiniVan

Diane_H, Sept 2026

Great tour

Our guide Luca was very knowledgeable guide and gave us a lot of useful information about volcanos and the history of Mount Etna. There were no other people on the tour and it therefore felt like a private tour. This meant that Luca was able to adapt the tour somewhat to accommodate my mobility problems. Really went offroad to reach areas other tours may not.

Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

Jeff_F, Sept 2026

Getting a local guide is the way to go

We met Elena, our guide, at the port after our tender dropped us off. Elena was very personable and friendly, and was totally open to how we wanted to customize the tour. She had a great suggestion for heading up to Castelmona first, where she took us to a great pub/bar with some “interesting” decorations. She explained about the various parts of the area, and then later we drove down to Taormina, where we went to a great Arancino spot, which was amazing. We never would have found it or the other sites without Elena’s first hand knowledge of the area. We were very happy with Elena and was glad to hear she was ok after Mt. Etna erupted the day our ship left port.

Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft

Carolyn_R, Sept 2026

Do not even hesitate to...

Do not even hesitate to take this tour- it was AMAZING ! Alessandro definitely takes pride he what he does and it shows. From our initial booking, with me sending him a barrage of texts with questions ( via WhatsApp ) he ALWAYS responded in a timely fashion. In addition coordinating our pick up times and drop off with the ships schedule was effortless. The tour itself was so informational and his knowledge down to every last detail was fantastic. Got to see and do a lot of things on this magnificent tour !

Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting

Susan_F, Jun 2026

Great Experience, filled with surprises!

We had an unforgettable day exploring Mount Etna and visiting the Gambino Winery. Our guide, Martino, was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about his land, its history, and the unique culture of the Etna region. His enthusiasm made every stop more meaningful, from the volcanic landscapes to the vineyards thriving in Etna’s fertile volcanic soil. The stop at the honey farm was a great experience, arriving just before the tour groups, making us feel like it was a private tour! The winery visit was a highlight, with excellent wines, delicious local food, and fascinating insights into the winemaking traditions of the area. Martino came through again, he took us to a private part of the vineyard that was quiet and very romantic. On our way back, we stopped at the Chestnut of One Hundred Horses, and then proceeded on our way, only to be surprised again by a gift of delicious Italian cookies.! If you’re looking for an authentic Sicilian experience, I highly recommend this tour, and Martino. Thank you, Martino for sharing your passion and making our visit so memorable!

Private Transfer Catania Airport ⇄ Taormina

Mary_H, Jun 2026

Friendly driver in a new, clean, comfortable vehicle.

Early morning transfer from taormina to Catania. Our driver arrived 10 minutes early and patiently waited for us to check out and get ready to go. He was super friendly and the van was new, clean, and comfortable. We arrived safely and on time. Highly recommend this transfer.