Sicily · CATANIA TOURS
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Catania is built from black lava stone and lives in Etna’s shadow, so most of its best tours point at the volcano. Here they are compared: morning and sunset trips up Etna with a tasting, the fish market and Baroque centre on foot, day trips north to Taormina. What each includes and which fits your day.
Small-group Etna trip from Catania with crater walk, lava cave helmets, cantucci and zibibbo, plus sunrise or sunset views.
“The tour guide was outstanding, very knowledgeable and prompt. However, the description of this excursion was very deceiving.. we were not aware we'd be hiking 2100 meters It was very exhausting and unexpected.”
Sunset jeep tour of Mount Etna from Catania with lava caves, Hornitos craters, Zafferana Etnea tastings, and views from 2000 m.
“We truly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience the Etna volcano in a way that feels very comfortable and safe. Our tour guide Gaetano has drove us around all the best spots and provided us with a dose of knowledge about the volcano. Not only was it educational, but also very entertaining. We got to experience the cave with the flashlights and also taste some Sicilian snacks and wine. The perfect ending of the whole trip was getting to see the sunset from a truly amazing spot at 2000mt. If you get Gaetano as your guide you will for sure not be bored ;))”
Trek beyond the crowds on Mount Etna with a naturalist guide, Silvestri Craters, Valle del Bove, a lava cave, and a sandy descent.
“Amazing! Antonio was a really good guide. You get all the equipment you need. Learned so much and got to hike for real. Amazing views even when the weather was crazy windy and rainy.”
Small-group Etna sunset tour from Catania with pickup, crater walk near 2,000 m, volcanic cave, Bove Valley, and local tastings.
“Marilena was an excellent guide, she gave us lots of valuable information and was super friendly too. She was able to communicate with everyone in the group and we enjoyed the tastings as well as the cave visit and the crater walk. The information was excellent, we learnt a lot and had a good time.”
A small-group Etna sunset trek from Catania with a lava cave visit and a local tasting, paced for an easy hike and big views.
“Great fun! Our tour guide Peppe was amazing, can’t recommend him enough! Best tour we’ve had!”
Morning Mount Etna tour from Catania with crater walks near 2,000 m, a lava cave with helmet tour, and small honey/olive oil/wine tastings.
“Very nice tour, 100% recommended. Thank you for great time!”
Mount Etna and Taormina from Catania in one day: lava cave, optional cable car, Sicilian tastings, and free time in Taormina.
“Took the cable car and 4x4 vehicle to the highest point allowed by the tour. Keep in mind you do not go to the peak of the volcano. You go up to about 11000 feet. The walk up the volcano was challenging and the guide taking you to the top was useless as the group size was about 50 people and could not hear anything. Our driver for the day was Salvo. He did an excellent history of the areas around Mt. Etna. The winery visit was ok. The group also went to the city of Taormina which consumed 3hours. This was too much for the day trip. Suggest to…”
Etna morning tour from Catania with pickup, small group hiking to 1800m, a lava cave walk, and crater views.
“It was a great expierence, Marco our guide, was a fun and very charismatic guy. From the ride to the actual etna mountain he gave us a lot of knowledge. You can feel en see he really enjoys this and tries to make it a great experience for everyone. I thought the walk would be a bit longer, but had a hard day and was very tired that day so it was PERFECT. We saw a lot of places, learned a lot and a lot of beauty. Would recommend!”
Mount Etna adventurous hike from Catania with gear, lava-tube caves, Valle del Bove views, geology tips, and guided return.
“Fantastic trip! Thank you mother Etna for amazing City break”
Morning jeep on Mount Etna from Catania: 2,000m views, Valle del Bove, lava caves with helmet and torch, plus Zafferana tastings.
“Fabio was a really nice guide, he speaks English well and know a lot about Etna.”
A 2-hour Catania walking tour with a licensed guide, covering Piazza Duomo, the fish market, Via Crociferi, Ursino Castle, and more for $23.
“Maria was an excellent guide. I learnt so much about Catania on the tour. I really enjoyed the visit to the market.”
Sail Catania’s Cyclops Coast with lava-rock views, snorkel time near Aci Trezza, and a Sicilian aperitivo on a small boat.
“we were able to sail a little bit, but the wind wasnt very good this day. The crew did their best to make sure we had a great time and had a good place to swim. We were even able to spot dolphins. I can really recommend this activity, as it didnt feel commercialised. Crew was passionate and wanted us to have a good time.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Catania’s highlights, from Piazza Duomo and Pescheria to Castello Ursino and Teatro Bellini.
Full-day Mount Etna and Taormina from Catania with lava views, caves, local tastings, and small-group Taormina time.
“Gabriele was a great guide - knowledgeable and wiling to share many interesting facts and stories. We had an amazing time and we enjoyed the unplanned cable car but it was worth it - there is no use coming to the mountain if you don’t reach to the top.”
5-hour Catania boat trip to Aci Trezza with snorkeling or paddleboarding, prosecco aperitif, and coastal mythology from Blu Marina.
“The whole thing was wonderful. We all had an amazing time and would do it again in a heart beat. The skipper and captain were so nice and kind.”
