Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania
Overview
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9 hours
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Discover two of Eastern Sicily’s most iconic destinations on a full-day Etna & Taormina tour designed for the whole family.
Travel from the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna to the timeless beauty of Taormina, combining nature, culture and breathtaking views in one unforgettable experience.
Accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the Etna Park, admire surreal lava fields and extinct craters, and learn about the powerful forces that shaped this unique land.
From Rifugio Sapienza, choose between a walk with a local passionate guide or the high-altitude option with cable car and 4x4 bus.
Visit a lava cave and enjoy a tasting of local honey, olive oil and traditional products.
The journey continues to Taormina, with stunning views of Isola Bella aboard our van, before enjoying free time to explore its charming streets, historic monuments, and elegant shops at your own pace.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Etna Tribe
excursion made by etna tribe
Mount Etna
trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna
What‘s Included
INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
The kit for visiting the Cave
Tasting (oil, honey)
Multilingual guide
Trekking shoes (on request)
Shuttle bus (return) - from Catania downtown
Authorized tourist guide in Taormina (on request)
All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as Cablecar, quad and bike as an alternative to trek
Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour in French
Tour with local French speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in German
Tour with local German speaking guide
Pickup included
Shared Small Group
1 participant can join a group
Pickup included
Tour in English
Tour with local English speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in Spanish
Tour with local Spanish speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in Italian
Tour with local Italian speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
1,173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dishonest listing, poor time allocation
David T,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour description on Viator states that trekking shoes are available, but company refused to provide them stating that we had to request them in advance (which wasn't stated in tour listing). Tour spent too long at the winery sales/gift shop lunch (90 minutes) and too little time in Taormina.
Guide was exellent! Very...
Heli N,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was exellent! Very good English and steady driver. We got info we wanted and program was good.
Etna was nice cloudy and bad vision but otherwise Very nice taormina Very nice Village with beautiful view
1alesz,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was pretty good guide was nice people was nice only bad thing was weather
simply unforgettable.
2192lore,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our full-day tour to Mount Etna and the beautiful village of Taormina from Catania was absolutely fantastic. Everything was well organized and the scenery was simply unforgettable. A special thank you to our guide, Salvador, who truly made the experience world-class. His knowledge, passion for the region, and friendly personality added so much to the tour. He explained the history of Mount Etna, the volcanic landscape, and the culture of Sicily in a way that made the whole day incredibly engaging. Mount Etna itself is breathtaking, and Taormina is one of the most charming villages I’ve ever visited, with stunning views, beautiful streets, and amazing atmosphere. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sicily. It was one of the highlights of our trip!
Short but difficult trek on Mt. Etna
KerryandTim,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was good, although the hiking on Mt. Aetna was harder than expected due to much it being in snow. The guide was knowledgeable but was somewhat hard to understand due to his strong Italian accent. I’m not sure how much the non-native English speakers could have gotten out of his explanations being that I had to work at understanding him.
Amazing tour. Highly recommended
Ruwan F,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour to Mount Etna and Taormina with Itala. She very experienced and friendly. Highly recommended
Being able to be in snowy Etna and with some sun when the clouds move a little n
loliv252,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic trip with Salvatore. I helped us a lot in the hikking through Etna. Although it is not very long it has slope and as edtaba covered in niebd slipped. I loved the Italian car music. He has treated us very well, is fun and knows the area great. It is highly recommended. Thank you Salvatore.
An enjoyable day filled with new adventures.
sangelo602,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nando was a wonderful tour guide. Thoughtful as well as knowledgeable. He was interested in our safety & how we were all doing the whole day. I would strongly recommend this tour. Enjoy!!
Fantastic trip!
Heidi S,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Etna is one of the most beautiful nature experiences I have had. We drove off in rainy weather, and when we reached the summit, the sun shone from a cloudless sky on the snow-covered volcano. It was indescribable! Taormina is charming and beautiful - and a fine point of the day. Salvo is the most amazing guide; he tells live about Sicily’s culture, nature, people and history. Thank you, Salvo, for your good energy and attentive way of being. All I have to say is: Take off!
Excelent day with perfect guide
Gunta Z,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day! Guide Salvatore is perfect. Very patient and helpful . Information and stories which he told were very interesting and meaningful. Taormina visit time 2 hours are perfect to get glimp from this city.
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