Private Tour
Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina
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During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients.
Your friendly private guide will pick you up at your accommodation, port or train station in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni or nearby Area. You will get to know the history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages and visit some extinct craters.
Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.
We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and bringing extra layers, such as something warm and a windbreaker or rain jacket, to be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket
We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Taormina
Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your accommodation/port in Taormina area, and you will start your wonderful private travel to the highest active volcano in Europe. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and churches built of lava stone. Our first stop will be in Zafferana Etnea, small charming village on Etna slope, famous with its honey. You will visit a local honey store and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain - honey, olive oil, olives, wines and liquors. We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and bringing extra layers, such as something warm and a windbreaker or rain jacket, to be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Mount Etna
You will continue to ascend Etna reaching "Rifugio Sapienza" station at 2000 mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire breathtaking panoramas, visit souvenir shops offering gifts of lava, refresh yourself in some bar or restaurant. Optional ascent by cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine guide to 3000 mt. If the tour starts in Messina you will visit the Sartorius Craters. After visiting Mt.Etna, the guide will chauffeur you in relax to one of the best wineries on Etna slope. At the winery you will have will have a tour of the estate, see how the grape is growing, and visit the cellars, while the expert sommelier explains you all about the wine making process and the history of this family run winery. Then you will have traditional delicious and hearty lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, fresh bread, olives and home-made olive oil and a traditional pasta dish. A professional sommelier will offer you 4 glasses of Sicilian Etna red and white wines.
What‘s Included
Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
Private driver/guide
Guided tour of Etna
Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car
Private local tour leader
Food and wine at Etna winery
Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car
Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (78 Euro for 1 person)
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Private Tour from Taormina
Pickup included
Reviews
221 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do tour when visiting the area. Not only do you get a first hand tour of Etna, but also taste local wine & honey
Getaway522983,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Corrado, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the region, full of interesting facts and kept us entertained the entire day
Winery
Joyce V,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time. Made our 40th Anniversary very special. Loved the day a one of a kind. Recommend it to everyone that will be visiting Taormina .
Great way to experience Mt. Etna and local products!
kmh2020,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This private tour was one of the best I have experienced. Our tour guide, Massimo, was engaging, knowledgeable about the history of Mt. Etna and the local area, and skilled in his driving. He selected a wonderful winery for wine and food tasting that was in a picturesque setting. I appreciated that he took such care with our safety and comfort during our hike of Mt. Etna and even took a group photo for us. I would definitely take this tour again.
Great tour!
sam,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’ve never been to Sicily or the Mt Etna area, this is a must do tour. Omar our guide was great. We were picked up from our hotel in Taormina and drove up the mountain for one of the most amazing hikes I’ve ever done. The weather was a bit fridges and cold so we were not able to ride the cable car higher up. But we were able to hike around some of the lower craters and experience a lot of the same scenery that we would’ve seen higher up. Omar had some extra jackets, but make sure to bring good footwear and be prepared with cold weather clothing. We then made a stop and a cute little honey and olive oil shop. Delicious stuff. Then we made our way to La Gelsomina winery and were treated to a lovely antipasto platter and 4 glasses of wine. Jessica at the winery was great answering our questions and took us on a little walk through the property. Beautiful place! Highly recommend this tour!
Don’t miss this tour!
Companion563763,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I had a fantastic time on this tour. Corrado was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history and geology of Mt Etna and took us an a wonderful hike of the lower crater and the lava caves. And he was an excellent driver allowing us to relax and enjoy the Sicilian landscape. Don’t miss this tour!
Perfetto!
Diana D,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour could not have been a better experience! The guides were experienced, professional, wise, and so kind and courteous. The Gambino Winery was fabulous and we appreciate the food along with the wine tasting to make this an epic experience. It was absolutely delectable! Lastly I want to say that, if I could clone the tour hosts for every tour, I 100% would. They were wonderful and made the experience a complete and total joy!
We were unlucky with the...
Vladimir M,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were unlucky with the weather - heavy rain and strong wind - but very lucky with our guide, Roberto, who skillfully adapted the itinerary to the conditions. With his deep knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine love for the region, he turned our day into a truly unforgettable experience.
Mt. Etna and more
R3431MDrudyb,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day with Guiliano and he was soo very good. Very nice and super informed. Our hike through Mt. Etna was like having a Geologist giving us the tour, just amazing! We enjoyed our wine tour at a local and natural wine maker and the wonderful lunch with a view. Could not have been happier would go again and would love to have Guliano again. Bravo!!!!
Perfect introduction to Mt. Etna walking trails and perfect Sicilian wine.
Elizabeth W,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could not have been more pleased with our trip choice and tour guide Giulian. We visited some really cool lava caves, walked some non strenuous trails on the side of the mountain and visited THE MOST charming winery ever. This was a couples Trip and Giuliano ensured that we were safe, happy comfortable and most of all well-informed. We left wanting so much more to visit and hear more of the history of the mountain.
Very interesting and...
David A,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very interesting and informative Wine and vineyard were good and interesting as well Everyone was very polite, knowledgeable and friendly
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