The 14 Hiking Tours in Sicily Still Worth Queueing For

1.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124Our pick

Ride the Etna cable car to 2,504 meters, then hike with a volcanic guide toward the highest point permitted that day. You’ll cross the 2002/2003 eruption zone, see active craters, a lava channel, and the Valle del Bove. Guides such as Edoardo, Giuseppe, and Leonardo are known for clear explanations, humor, and careful pacing.

“Superb organized tour with a really fantastic and extremely helpful guide (Guiseppe). Thanks for the unique experience!”

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2.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Reach 3,000 meters on Mount Etna with an English, French, or Italian speaking guide. Ride the cable car and 4x4, then hike across black sand to lateral craters, a 2002 effusive vent, recent lava flows from December 2023, and a lava channel. Guides such as Giuseppe, Marco, Michele, and Nino are praised for clear explanations and steady pacing.

“Regardless of how you decide to do it visiting Etna isn't going to be cheap. However, it is absolutely 100% worth the money! It is an incredible place and Etna Sud Excursions look after you all the way. They provide the right clothing, sort out the cable car and buses for you and give you amazing knowledge about the volcano they are clearly proud of, all of that with a super friendly welcome. Really would recommend.”

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3.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Hike Mount Etna with a small group of up to eight, using the cable car and 4x4 to reach 2,850 meters. With guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Vincenzo, and Marco, you’ll walk toward the summit craters, pass the 2002 eruption sites, explore volcanic terrain, and see the Valle del Bove. The €65 transport supplement is paid separately.

“Amazing tour and views! The trek to the summit seems unearthly. Highly recommend if you want to see Mt. Etna up close and personal.”

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4.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,545 reviews · from $67

Meet Ashàra’s guide team at Rifugio Sapienza for a six-hour Etna hike. You’ll ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, walk across lava flows, visit Barbagallo Craters and the Valle del Bove, and approach the summit when conditions allow. Guides such as Antonio, Giovanni, and Marco are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing.

“The only difficulty was finding where to check in. Our guide, Giovanni, was excellent and a geologist as well, very informative. We were grateful they provided good shoes or other equipment as needed”

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5.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Meet Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides near Piazza San Vincenzo for a five-hour sunset hike to 400 meters on Stromboli. Guides such as Giuseppe, Giovanni, Nino, and Federico lead the group through island history and volcanic terrain before the sunset and eruptions at Sciara del Fuoco. Hiking shoes, water, and an overnight stay on Stromboli are essential.

“This is an amazing experience and we can't recommend it enough, we loved the trip and it was a big tick off the bucket list. The trek is a good 5hours in total but with plenty of stops for water and rest breaks and information about the volcano. It is quite a hike with a few narrow paths but don't be put off as there was a real mix of ages and everyone coped well. Be prepared to get sweaty though and to descend in the dark. Giuseppe our guide from Ashara was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us loads of information about the volcano. You will see…”

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6.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,351 reviews · from $78

Spend seven hours exploring Mount Etna with guides such as Antonio, Renato, and Marco. Travel by van from Catania, hike quiet volcanic paths between 1,850 and 2,400 meters, visit a lava cave when conditions allow, and finish near the Silvestri Craters. Shoes, poles, and warm layers are provided.

“the trip was brilliant the guides were very informative and good crack and the views were amazing! the guides had all equipment so we didn’t have to worry about bringing or renting walking poles/walking boots etc. a great day trip would recommend:)”

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7.From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos to Mount Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Alessandro, or Giuseppe. Walk extinct craters, enter a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other Etna products. The small group is limited to eight people.

“our driver and guide, Florence, was teriffic. Her driving skills were very good. Navigating the winding road, through villages was easy for her. Her knowledge of the arra and of Etna was very comprehensive and she guided our group of 5 with ease.”

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8.From Taormina: Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $106

Join a small-group morning trip from Taormina to Mount Etna, where a volcanology-trained guide leads you around extinct craters at about 2,000 meters. Walk lava paths, enter a lava cave, then enjoy sandwiches, wine, dessert, and almond wine at a local winery. Boots, jackets, and walking sticks are included.

“Our family had an incredible day trekking the Mt. Etna craters and visiting the lava caves with our guide, Roberto C. His knowledge of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating insights about the volcano's history and geology. The lunch provided at a local winery was an added bonus. The scenery was breathtaking, and Roberto ensured we took the time to appreciate the stunning views along the way. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure on Mt. Etna!”

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9.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Meet at Rifugio Sapienza at 8 a.m. for a guided ascent toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Max, Fabio, and Massimo explain the volcano’s eruptions, gas, lava, and unusual colors. Cable car and 4x4 tickets cost extra. The route is strenuous, weather-dependent, and may change for safety.

“beautiful environment with a competend guid. A good fitness level is required but other wise a simple walk”

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10.Mount Etna: Summit Trek with Cable Car and snack included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $109

Ride Etna’s cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike through summit craters and recent eruption sites with an English or Italian-speaking alpinist guide. Pietro and Vincenzo are among the guides associated with this experience. Expect steep, loose volcanic ground, cold wind, big coastal views, and a brioche-and-water break.

“Vicenzo was great!! He is a real professional, very knowledgeable about volcanoes and is very patient which makes him a great tourist guide.”

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11.Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet your English-speaking guide in Piazza San Vincenzo about two hours before sunset for a guided climb to 400 meters. Ashàra provides hiking shoes, poles, a helmet, and headlamp. Expect a moderate uphill walk, sunset views, a one-hour volcanic lookout, and a dark descent. Guides such as Pepe, Giuseppe, and Fabio are praised for geology and volcano knowledge.

“A unique experience and a Guisepe was a great guide provided us with great information about the volcano and the island history”

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12.Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 264 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on Mount Etna with a multilingual guide. Walk among ancient craters and lava flows, visit the Grotta dei Tre Livelli lava cave, and stop in Zafferana Etnea for local products. The route is fairly gentle, though it is better suited to confident walkers than anyone with serious mobility limits.

“Very interesting tour, knowledgeable and friendly guide. thank you!”

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13.Mount Etna: North Upper Craters Guided Tour by 4×4 with Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Meet your English, Italian, or French-speaking guide at Piano Provenzana and ride a special 4x4 to Etna’s north craters. You’ll stop at the 2002 lava flow, hike near the Umberto and Margherita craters, and climb Pizzi Deneri at 2,818 meters when conditions allow. Guides including Vincenzo and Arturo have earned warm praise for clear, lively commentary.

“Ein perfekter Tag mit Vincenzo als Guide. Super informativ mit witzigen Einlagen. 💯 von 💯 Punkten. Absolute Empfehlung, würden wir wieder buchen”

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14.Etna: Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $41

Walk Etna’s north side with an official volcano guide such as Daniele, Davide, Vincenzo, or Niko. In three hours, you’ll see the 2002 lava flows, Hotel dell Betulle ruins, hornitos, cinder cones, and crater edges, with views toward the Calabrian Coast. The route suits reasonably fit hikers, but wind, loose volcanic ground, and snow can make it tougher.

“Our guide, Vincenzo, was great. He combined scientific info with a lot of humor. The only bad thing it was that it was too windy.”

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