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
Shared Small Group
1 participant can join a group
Pickup included
Tour in French
Tour with local French speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in German
Tour with local German speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in Italian
Tour with local Italian speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in Spanish
Tour with local Spanish speaking guide
Pickup included
Tour in English
Tour with local English speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
1,178 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Wonderful Day
Stephen C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderfully curated experience. From hiking through the Mt Elma area to cave visit and an interesting town the day included many highlights and surprises.
Mount Etna tour with amazing extras
arlof,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day out exploring Mount Etna, riding the cable car and walking on the snow at the top! Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history about the mountain and the volcanic eruptions over time. We then went and had a wine, cheese and sweet treats tasting in Ragalna which was really good, then had a tour of a cave created by the volcanic lava - the terrain was difficult to walk over and the entrance to the cave was harder for taller (I am 6’2”) people but we managed ok. Finally we were taken to the beautiful town of Taormina and had 2 hours of free time to eat, drink and ship. An amazing and unforgettable day!
Unforgettable Trip to Etna and Taormina 😊
r0xan,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip from Catania to Etna and Taormina was worth every penny. Etna is just… wow. We went hiking and even though it was cloudy, the volcano still looked absolutely breathtaking. Our guide, Francesco, was brilliant — really informative, told us so much about the craters, the history, the formations, all of it. I felt really safe and relaxed with him the whole day. We also went into a volcano cave and then tried some local honey and olive oil, which was such a nice touch before heading to Taormina. And Taormina was magical. The Ancient Theatre is a must — you can’t go there and not see it. Best day. Highly recommend.
Amazing tour!
P2957GGkylem,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flavio and Fernando did an amazing job! They were very knowledgeable and accommodating of the group, and we got to see and do so much in one day.
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
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