Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
In this excursion you will discover all the secrets of the geology of the island of Ustica! We will go to the beautiful area of the spreader, dominated by the Punta Cavazzi lighthouse where they will meet and be explained to you: magnetic rocks called "dazzling" that make compasses go crazy, a terrestrial cave that leads to the sea, fascinating basaltic colonnades inserted in a beach re-emerged, rocks that have a science fiction with the characteristic of illuminating and a fault highly studied by geologists from all over the world. All in a wonderful scenery that has the sea as background and the black cliff shaped by ancient lava eruptions as a frame.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ustica
If you want to know the unique story of the birth of Ustica, between volcanic eruptions and compasses that go crazy, you cannot miss this wonderful story. Happy ending with sunset over the sea!
Options
Guided Geological Excursion to Ustica
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Car service
Compasses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical Ustica
rossanaparisi60,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion was magical... for the places, the stories, the curiosities, and especially the sunset, one of the many wonderful sunsets in Ustica. We even saw the green ray!! Memories that we will carry in our hearts... thank you, Vittori!
How was Ustica born?
violat205,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are used to looking around, and, in a sea like the one of Justice, to getting lost in the crystal clear waters and underwater nature. Yet with Vittorio you discover an incredible world even deeper on which we walk, swim. A step back in time, with some passages that will make us discover magic. The birth of the island and its today mix, and then you can see its phases. Taken at sunset then it is even more engaging. È... Bring the children, because Vittorio makes them participants and protagonists and they more than us know how to see and explore.
Interesting, fun, exciting!
Giuliana R,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We participated in geological, cultural and astronomical excursions. Not only very interesting, but also fun and captivating (even for children aged 8 and 11). Vittorio is very interesting, funny, kind. The night under the stars was really exciting, unique! Stra tip, the hours with Vittorio added a plus to our holiday in Ustica which was already fantastic
Ustica: notonly sea
mariant0c,Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Let Vittorio guide you on his excursions if you want your holiday to go beyond tanning and become a real journey. The geological excursion, like the others we did with him, was also very interesting. See where Ustica was born, find the rocks that drive the compasses crazy and much more news on a fantastic 2-hour tour that ended with a sunset aperitif. Too bad I discovered Vittorio too late. Mara and Nicola
Discovering the island
nicolettam909,Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vittorio, professionalism and fun. A pleasant excursion to discover the secrets of the island. Too bad not to have time to be able to do all the activities that Vittorio and his agency Ciprea offers.
Highly recommended
enrichettas2018,Aug 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The dinghy ride was very suggestive, the tour of Ustica was fantastic. Vittorio is a perfect guide: friendliness and cheerfulness combined with deep knowledge of the area and love for the island made our day the best of the holiday. Thanks Vittorio!
You can't wait to do another one: BEAUTIFUL
martinatU2951DU,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most enriching experiences of the holiday in Ustica were the excursions with Ciprea. The geological visit is super interesting, you learn so many things in a breathtaking setting, all seasoned with Vittorio's incredible oratory art, engaging and fun, truly an exceptional guide. Do them all because we deserve it.
Engaging experience
alessiop2207,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phenomenal experience, Vittorio is an exceptional guide, friendly and engaging. He knows how to make even complicated concepts simple (and fun). In addition to the geological one we made another excursion, unfortunately we weren't able to do them all because we didn't have time, we will return to Ustica to complete the experiences and to return to say goodbye to Vittorio.
Discovering Ustica
H4720BKmilenas,Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, Vittorio is a very competent person and made us discover the secrets of the island. To redo!
Unforgettable experiences
shi rya85,Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Actually we participated in 3 of the proposed excursions (Geological, Astronomical and Archaeological) and I must say with immense pleasure that they were all a lovely discovery... If you want to know more about the charm and mystery of this unique island, you can not help but try at least one of the experiences proposed by the fantastic Vittorio, who will guide you
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