Mt Etna Tour: Family-Friendly Adventure to the Crater
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Città metropolitana di Messina

Explore Mount Etna’s craters and lunar landscapes on a thrilling family-friendly tour from Taormina. Ride a cable car and 4x4 to 2900m. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - Nature trails, caves, woods, and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Mt Etna. And after pick-up from your hotel you’ll be driven to about 1900m above sea level at Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of Etna, where you’ll hop off the bus to unearth some more.
What's Included
  • Ascent to 2900 mt
  • Transport
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Anything else not specifically mentioned in “ what is included”
Additional Information

Europe’s highest volcano looms large over Sicily, so this family-friendly tour takes you as close to the top as you can. You’ll be driven to Rifugio Sapienza, then swap to a cable car and 4x4 vehicle to reach the main crater at about 2,900m above sea level. The views and lunar landscape from here are nothing short of breathtaking.
Nature trails, caves,…

Location
Via Luigi Pirandello
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wendy_h
Sep 20, 2025
Awesome trip! - The most awesome experience! We travelled with Tui, Mario our driver and Fabio our guide. Fabio was just the most fantastic host and kept us informed all the way with great humour and info about the history of Etna. The weather was perfect for our day and the organisation of getting you from bus park, cable car, 4x4 to the walking areas near the summit first class. Please ensure you bring a fleece or wind proof jacket and good walking shoes, the wind is cold at 9000ft! The views from the top are stunning and Etna lets you know she’s alive and kicking with smoke and steam constantly venting from the craters at the summit. All in all a must if visiting Sicily and a highlight during a weeks stay in Taormina. Thank you Fabio for your awesome info and humour, it made the day 10/10
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147bambil
Sep 7, 2025
Experience of a lifetime! - Our half-day tour to Mount Etna with Fabio was unforgettable. He is an incredibly informative and engaging host, sharing the history, geology, and culture of Europe’s most active volcano with passion and humor. The scenery was stunning — walking among lava fields and taking in sweeping views was truly surreal. A fun highlight was his playful hint at a “secret recipe” for Sicilian pesto sauce, adding a personal and authentic touch. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Sicily!
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Daytrip37015174539
Aug 4, 2025
Stunning experience - Absolutely a stunning experience, words truly fall short when you reach the summit. Standing on top, gazing over the vast landscapes of Sicily, you feel both humbled and exhilarated at the same time. We were incredibly lucky to witness an actual eruption during our visit, a once-in-a-lifetime moment that left us breathless. The raw power of nature combined with the serene, almost surreal, panoramic views created a contrast that is impossible to describe unless you’ve been there yourself. Our guide, Fabio, was world-class. Without exaggeration, he was one of the best guides we had on our entire trip. His passion for the volcano, the island, and its history was infectious. Fabio shared not just facts, but insights, stories, and local legends that made the journey even more immersive. He knew exactly what to recommend, from the best spots for photos to must-try local treats and even small tips on how to navigate the terrain comfortably. The entire experience felt safe, informative, and utterly magical. If you’re even remotely considering this adventure, do not hesitate. It’s a bucket-list activity that will stay with you forever.
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Jared_r
Jul 6, 2025
Organized and informative - Luca the tour guide was very organized and informative about Etna and the region. We had no wait getting on the Cable Car. Everything was timely. Plenty of time to do gift shops. He is clearly passionate, taking lava stones from Etna to give to his son.
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Curiosity360806
Jun 4, 2025
Amazing Adventure! - We happened to tour the morning of June 2 when the first eruption had just started. Fabio was so enthusiastic and shared loads of interesting facts and pictures of past eruptions- everyone was excited to be there! We were unable to reach 2900m and had to travel via 4x4 vans instead of cable car but it did not take away from the experience at all. The bus overheated 2x on our climb out of the city up to the park but our driver Carmello was quick with the water to cool it down and get us back on our way. I would definitely recommend a TUI tour to anyone, they do an excellent job. Thanks Fabio for a fun-filled, memorable experience!
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Carlo_b
May 6, 2025
Etna Tour - Great tour guide Very knowledgeable. Made sure everything went well Etna is very worthwhile to visit
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Jason_p
Sep 10, 2024
An amazing guide made up for the rare bad-weather day - Unfortunately we had rain and fog for most of our day, but our guide, Fabio, had so much amazing information to share that the tour was still WELL worth it. He gave the whole tour in English and German, switching back and forth seamlessly. It was a wonder to watch. Fabio was so friendly, answered all sorts of questions, and gave us advice about the rest of our stay in Sicily.
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From $133
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).