Etna Morning Tour from Catania
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Catania, Italy
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Helmets and Torches
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
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Mount Etna
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Anne_S
Our tour was fantastic. Our guide was great. He was informative and awesome. I highly recommend this.
Reviews
4.8
based on 126 reviews
Jeffrey_K, Jun 2026
It was a little more challenging than anticipated for older adults. The people in their 30's handled it well. Being older I was able to walk up the side of the craters but more work than thought. What really made out trip was the tour guide who Americans call Connie. Great personality and very caring with a sense of humor!
Eleni_S, Jun 2026
Our guide was Paolo. He was fantastic! Explained everything in simple yet technical language and we left the tour having a better understanding of volcanoes in general and especially Etna. Highly suggest this tour for everyone interested in volcanoes. It is to walk up to see the craters for everyone. Just wear sensible clothes and shoes.
Brecken_B, Jun 2026
A wonderful half day seeing Etna, a lava cave and wine and olive oil tasting. We were traveling with our 8 month old baby and our guide and group were very nice and accommodating. The walk up on Etna was a little more hike like than expected, so it was good we had our baby carrier with us!
Ian_K, Jun 2026
This excursion was disappointing for several reasons. First, myself and another person in our group of 8 was uncomfortable climbing to the upper slope of Mt Etna because of the height and narrow trail we were expected to climb. We had to drop out and wait an hour for our guide and the others. The cave experience was quite limited and seemed much less significant a cave than friends on another tour explored. We were also taken to a scenic overlook and an olive oil shop which seemed intended for the benefit of our guide. Paulo, the guide and driver added very little to my understanding of volcanos and mostly chatted with the couple sitting with him in the front seat of the van. The van itself was tired and required a bungee cord to hold the middle row seat in a position to allow exit from the rear seat. All in all, this was a disappointing experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your disappointment.
On slope safety: The upper slopes feature steep terrain and unstable volcanic rock—we always ask participants to assess their own capabilities. Your decision not to climb was the right one; safety is never negotiable.
About the cave : We visit the accessible section of the Etnean cave system. The experience varies depending on current conditions and group composition.
On the tour stops: The excursion was executed exactly as planned and advertised. The visit to the agricultural farm and the scenic overlook are standard stops on our itinerary—part of exploring Etna’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
On the van: The middle-row seat is fully functional. The safety strap you noticed is simply an additional protective measure we use on all our vehicles to ensure maximum safety during transfers.
On the guide: We appreciate your feedback. Our guides must balance hospitality with educational expertise, and we are committed to continuous improvement.
Best regards,Exclusive Etna Excursions
Sally_B, Jun 2026
Harder to climb than advertised and walking shoes should have been mentioned as trainers are slippery. The guide was great though.
Beth_E, Jun 2026
Beautiful drive from Catania and interesting tour and sights at Mt Etna. Highly recommend. Good for groups or individuals.
Nikola_H, Jun 2026
This adventure up Etna exceeded my expectations! The meeting spot for all Etna tours is a bit chaotic so be prepared for that. Our guide Francesco picked us up and safely conducted our group up Etna, into a cave on the mountain side, and to a beautiful winery and apiary for a well rounded tour. Francesco was very knowledgeable about the mountain, volcanoes, rock formations, timelines, and so much more! He went up the mountain at a perfect pace and gave us ample time to soak in the incredible views. My only recommendation is to dress in layers, as it was about 25-27C at pickup location, and maybe 20-23C up the mountain. My partner previously did a tour with a cruise ship and it is similar in the climbing and winery but this one has the added bonus of the cave and a gorgeous lookout point at a volcanic desert! If you are trying to compare between booking with your ship and booking this, this is definitely worth your time!
Deborah_N, May 2026
Excellent sight to climb part of Mt. Etna, go to a lava tube/cave, and a honey place in a cruise excursion. Could have used better communication before and during the tour… Our guide rode in a van with other guests, so guessing they had more explanations along the way. Our driver spoke no English, so we had no explanations during the drive to or between the sights. Once at Etna, our guide did a decent job of explaining things but did not gave great English skills and did not tell us what to expect during the day. The sights themselves were good. Be sure to take something for motion sickness if winding roads bother you. Have sturdy walking/hiking shoes, preferably in a dark color… the black volcanic soil did not look good on the many pairs of white tennis shoes that people wore. Bring a layer for the chilly temps and water for the hiking at higher elevation. Great sights to see!
Deidra_R, May 2026
Great experience—saw many aspects of an active volcano, including hiking a bit (easy to do) exploring a lava cave and some great vistas. Overall a great experience!
Jennifer_Y, May 2026
Giovanni was very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a great experience if you visit Catania. I definitely recommend it!!!
Cecilia_C, Apr 2026
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about all things volcanic. There is a somewhat steep climb on volcanic gravel to be able to view the craters on the side of the mountain. The visit was fascinating and well worth doing. The wine and honey tasting stop was okay.
Michele_F, Apr 2026
Must be fit for the walk on Mt Etna.It would be good if the description of the tour included how strenuous this section of the tour was and what options could be taken if not engaging in this part of the tour which I had to find out independently.The stops on the tour were great and extremely scenic.I would recommend to others as I now know what was involved as a result of experiencing but would not recommend just from the blurb that is provided by the tour operator.
William_S, Apr 2026
Paolo was very good. Safe driving in Sicily, very knowledgeable about Etna as a local, and friendly to talk about many facets of Sicilian culture. I would highly recommend him.
SHANNON_T, Apr 2026
If traveling to Sicily, Mt. Etna is not to be missed. We arrived in Catania by cruise ship and this tour fit our port schedule perfectly. Our guide, Marilena, met us just outside the the terminal and off we went. Our hike of Etna was astonishing, mainly because it was completely covered in snow. I wish that we had been warned ahead of time by the company. So here's my warning to you: if you're going to Etna in March, be prepared to be climbing a snow covered volcano! This was a shock to us because it was warm and sunny at the port. We were a group of 8 people (4 adults and 4 teens) - two adults in our party decided not to do the climb because they weren't prepared, and were a bit disappointed. That said, the 6 of us who went were amazed and loved the adventure of it. Following our climb, we went to the lava tube. We were provided helmets and flashlights. The final was a local farm that sold honey, olive oil, and wine. At the end of the day, Marilena gave us the option of being dropped off at the pier or the city. We opted for option C: a bakery near the cruise ship terminal. There we had the best cannolis ever! So, 5 stars for our tour guide Marilena. She was excellent! Great driver, super informative, and very friendly. 4 stars for the description: it's more strenuous than suggested when in the snow. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Anthony_W, Mar 2026
My daughter and I went on this tour to Mount Etna. Etna itself is stunning – however, we didn’t expect it to be covered in snow which made seeing the craters a bit difficult. You need proper walking shoes and an extra layer because it gets cold up there. The lava caves were a great experience and very interesting – our group was small so it was nice to be able to do something like this which isn’t possible with the bigger tours. The tasting place was a bit chaotic and I could have done without, but it was still nice to see and taste local products. All in all, it was a good, quick tour since we had limited time in Catania and we even got back to the port with enough time to take a quick stroll around the city centre!
Jeffrey_S, Mar 2026
My wife and I plus our daughter and our 2 year old granddaughter had a wonderful time. Perfect tour for us. Highly recommend.
Carol_M, Nov 2025
It is very windy & cold at the craters in November. Excellent experience with snow, clouds & sun constantly changing. The lava tube was really cool! Ali was a great guide & very informative.
mary_J, Oct 2025
Simone was very informative! Great tour. Very patient. Bring a coat-cold at the top (he had extras, but lots of tour guides don’t). Not too strenuous and a decent pace. Mt Etna is worth the trip!
Anne_S, Oct 2025
Our tour was fantastic. Our guide was great. He was informative and awesome. I highly recommend this.
Deryl_Z, Oct 2025
The tour was very nice and informative. The tour guide was fantastic. She was funny, personable and shared details of her life that added much to the experience.
Timothy_M, Oct 2025
It was awesome! Giovanni was an excellent guide. Need more information in the description so planning could be better!
Julie_C, Sep 2025
Good experience for a buck. Great views, awesome experience on the volcano. The tasting was a little bit quick, i would have appreciated to know more about how the products were made.
Claire_S, Aug 2025
We were so happy with our experience today - we brought along our 2 and 3 year olds and were apprehensive we’d miss out on a lot of the activities, but to our surprise, our guide was able to make everything totally doable, even with two small children. She was fab at giving breaks for the girls, special small helmets to go into the cave and we all had a fantastic time. Thank you!
Annie_W, Jul 2025
My kids and I had a fantastic time on the tour. Zelia was very nice and knowledgeable. We appreciated her detailed insights about the history and geology of the volcano.
Wendy_R, Jul 2025
This was a brilliant tour. Ali was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Etna and the local area and answered any questions we had with enthusiasm. One recommendation- take an extra layer of clothing. It was chilly up there!
Christine_R, Jun 2025
We were in a small group which was very good. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. As a small group we were able to go in a lava cave which would not have been possible in a coach party.
Shane_M, Jun 2025
Alessio was fantastic and we loved this tour. The trip was a great way to experience Etna with a shorter tour.
Tessa_G, Jun 2025
We had the best time with Constanza she did an amazing job and was so hilarious! She spoke 3 separate languages to accommodate everyone on the tour! We learned so much and felt super safe even visiting right after an eruption! My fav part was the local tastings of wine olives pestos and olives! So yummy I could have eaten the whole table. Amazing experience overall and so much fun! Definitely don’t forgot good hiking shoes and a windbreaker, it’s windy up there and the all the littles rocks and ash can be very slippery with the wrong shoes!
Barbara_C, May 2025
This was a great way to discover & explore Mt. Etna if you are staying in Catania. Our guide Emila drove our small group ( 7 people ) to the Volcano along with leading & informing us of it’s vast history
Stefanie_W, Apr 2025
Extremly competent and friendly guide (Zelia) with lots of knowledge about mount Etna and the area incl. flora and fauna. Man explanations of geologic formations and history of mama Etna. Full recommendation!
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