Mount Etna South Slope: Ticketing for the Etna Cable Car

Catania, Italy

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1 to 2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Scale Europe's highest active volcano in this cable car excursion. Skip the queue on arrival, and sail over its rugged terrain with views of the Sicilian coastline. At a height of 2,500m, step out onto the terrace amidst volcanic sands to admire the astonishing natural landscape. Upgrade to the 4x4 option to ascend a further 500m by bus, and follow a guide on foot among the craters.

Skip the queues to scale Mount Etna in a cable car
Take in the panoramic views as you ascend to 2,500m
See lava fields and craters Europe's highest active volcano
Upgrade for a guided tour on foot

What's Included

Separate line to get the ticket
The cablecar service could be replaced with the 4x4 bus in case of strong wind

All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
Snowcat: in case of snow you can upgrade paying the price difference on-site.

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

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Departure Point

Mount Etna, 95031 Catania, Sicily Italy

What To Expect

Mount Etna

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Location on Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/93UifUpiJ8MekCPr6
not suitable for people with pneumonic or blood pressure problems
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Andrew_E

Excellent day. Cable car and 4x4 bus all booked in advance, and timing worked great. Our guide was very knowledgable and ready to answer all questions.

Reviews

3.7

based on 40 reviews

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I do not recommend.

Maria_B, Jun 2025

Poor communication and I asked for a refund after they said I was a no show after waiting 3 hours on line with the ticket pass they sent me(.they told me at the gate our tickets were cancelled) I called and the man was rude and then we had to rebuy new tickets to get it! And wait a few days for my refund. I would never rebook with them again, poor business!

Don’t buy tickets ahead of time

Mary_G, Jun 2025

The actual experience wasn’t bad, once we figured out where to check in. The people at Mt Etna said that Viator is mixed up and doesn’t give people information that is correct for checking in. No lines for tickets - just buy them when you arrive - much simpler.

eta is big and very cold

RAYMOND_W, Sep 2024

difficult to work out how to get to cable car but word of mouth got us to bus six in catania the sheet we had needed to verified but it then did not include buses to top we had to pay 52 euros to get on bus but cable car and bus were good but very cold ray

Worth the expense and time

Paul_G, Aug 2024

The cable car was a great place to start and thearea around the craters mind blowing, but leave yourself plenty of time to reach the starting / meeting point very near Refuggio Sapienza.. not Etna Nord!!

Tour good but dont get it before

gabor_h, Jun 2024

The tour by itself was great however. No need to pre purchase this and not be able to cancel it. Even with this ticket you must stand in the long line and exchange the paper ticket to an actual ticket. ( the barcode has no use)Price is the same and we lost an hour. Get the cable car and the bus tour toogether but dont buy any extra guide as it comes with guides who takes you to the top and explain everything Dress warm and not in a white shoe

A great and unique experience.

Andrew_E, Jun 2024

Excellent day. Cable car and 4x4 bus all booked in advance, and timing worked great. Our guide was very knowledgable and ready to answer all questions.

Viator added nothing but confusion to and excellent experience

Jonathan_C, May 2024

Etna was great. Paying with Viator to escape the queue was pointless because the process of getting the tickets on Etna took far longer than if we had paid with cash on the day. Furthermore, using the App was very painful because the creators assumed that you have email on your phone, which I don't.

Great experience. Find another company.

Lily_V, Mar 2024

Ticket / QR code would not appear or work after purchase at hotel or ticket counter. Had to rebook on the spot for the experience. Viator would not issue any type of refund. Experience on site was wonderful. Just would recommend booking directly through Funivia dell'Etna.

Mt Etna

Matthew_F, Dec 2023

Small eruption when at top, views wonderful, cable car not operating. Eat first as you’ll get hungry.

belle expérience

Bernard_V, Oct 2023

Superbe expérience, mais dommage de n'avoir pas eu un guide francophone comme annoncé ! Coupe fil ok si on est bien renseigné sur place Télésiège super bus 4x4 génial