24 tours · €89–€325 per person · ★ 4.8
Day trips from Catania here are picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 24 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €89 per person for a volcano and gorge trip with lunch to €325 per vehicle for a private day combining Etna and Taormina. Many day tours from Catania pair Etna with another stop and cover the journey by minivan, so you do not have to arrange separate transport.
A quick way to choose: check the departure point, as some trips here start in Taormina. On an Alcantara gorges tour with shuttle transport, the lift into the gorges is an optional extra, so budget for it if you want to avoid the steps. The Agrigento trips cover transport but leave admission tickets and guides inside the historical sites out of the price. The best reviewed day trips from Catania come first below.
Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or agreed meeting point in a relaxed atmosphere, you will arrive at the archaeological park of Neap...
This tour represents a wonderful dive into the past, discovering beautiful Roman mosaics, perfectly preserved over the centuries, testimony to the goo...
This small-group tour from Catania to Taormina allows you to visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and...
Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes and the most active one in Europe. It has been erupting for several million years. Mt Etna...
Enjoy this 4/5-hour private guided tour to the most important Sicilian resorts: Taormina and Castelmola; * Private Car * Private walking tour in Taor...
Discovering the greek worl in Agrigento and visiting the famous mosaics of the Villa Romana Del Casale, in Piazza Armerina. Full day excursion with ...
Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava...
• Visit Siracusa, one of the most important cities of Sicily with its splendid archaeological park • Take a walk on the island of Ortigia, the core ...
Pick-up from accomodation and transfer to Syracuse where you will visit the wonderful Neapolis Archaeological Park for a walk immersed in the history ...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 26, 2026 · Ranked by Fit for a day out of Catania, inclusions, restrictions, ratings and review evidence.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
Day trips from Catania: we read all 24 listings, Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Agrigento and the Godfather villages, and compared length, pickup, inclusions and shared or private pricing.
Book the Godfather day: Savoca and Forza d'Agro by shared minivan with hotel pickup; lunch and castle entry extra. 4.93 from 347 reviews at €100 per person.
Taormina start: 5h, €252 per person, two adults minimum; Catania departure is a separate option, timing to confirm. 4.64, 55 reviews.
Private: driver day, hotel to Neapolis park, Ortigia and Noto; park ticket, lunch extra. 4.76 from 55 reviews at €226 per person each, two minimum.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Godfather Movie Tour | Godfather villages, shared | €100 per person | 4.93★ (347) | 7h | Lunch, drinks and castle entry extra; minimum two |
| Etna and Taormina con pranzo | Etna hike and Taormina, shared | €98 per person | 4.89★ (73) | 8h–10h | Theatre ticket extra; moderate fitness; min numbers apply |
| Etna and Alcantara Gorges Trekking | Etna trek and Alcantara Gorges | €90 per person | 4.96★ (96) | 8h | Lunch extra; moderate fitness; minimum two per booking |
| Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Day Tour | Temples and mosaics with lunch | €132 per person | 4.67★ (137) | 10h | Entrance tickets and guide inside the sites extra |
| Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto Tour (shared) | Shared Syracuse and Noto day | €100 per person | 4.58★ (89) | 8h | Park ticket, guide inside the park and meals extra |
| Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Private Tour | Private Syracuse and Noto day | €226 per person | 4.76★ (55) | 8h–9h | Per person with two minimum; park ticket and lunch extra |
| Taormina & Castelmola Private Guided Tour | Castelmola, departure options | €252 per person | 4.64★ (55) | 5h | From price starts in Taormina; confirm Catania timing |
| Etna and Taormina Full Day Private Tour | Private minivan, per group | €375 per group/vehicle | 4.66★ (62) | 6h–8h | Cable car, theatre ticket and meals extra; per group price |
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An offer you can't refuse! From Catania, travel to the magic villages used by Francis Ford Coppola as scenario of the unforgettable movies of the God...
During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only fo...
During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our vo...
You will explore the highest volcano in Europe, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Discover the Silvestri Craters at 2000 meters above the sea lev...
This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alca...
Discover Etna and the Alcantara Gorges! The perfect mix of adventure and refreshing relax! The excursion begins by SUV or minivan (up to 8 people), t...
This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alca...
Discovering the greek worl in Agrigento and visiting the famous mosaics of the Villa Romana Del Casale, in Piazza Armerina. Full day excursion with ...
Choose Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina for volcano and town in one day. Take Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto for archaeology and baroque streets; park entry and a guide inside cost extra. Etna appears on 12 of the 24 day trips here, median 8 hours at a median €100 per person; Taormina on 6, median 6.5 hours; Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto on 4, median 8 hours at €165; the Godfather villages on 3. Pairing example: Etna Silvestri Craters & Taormina, 4.84 from 101 reviews at €95 per person, theatre ticket and lunch extra. Syracuse example: the shared Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto Tour, 4.58 from 89 reviews at €100 per person, park ticket and guide inside the park extra.
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Budget about €101 per person for a shared day, with meals and site tickets often on top. Private days are listed per person with two to book on most products; the one per vehicle listing you divide by your party. The page median is €110 per person; the middle half costs €100 to €196, from €89. Shared and private medians are €101 and €252 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium. Per vehicle pricing: 1 of 8 private days, median €375; divide the vehicle price by your party size. Shared benchmark: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with Lunch, 4.78 from 304 reviews at €89 per person. Private benchmark: Siracusa, Ortigia & Noto Tour by private car, 4.5 from 82 reviews at €219 per person, two minimum, transport only with fees, guide and lunch extra.
Shared day trips have a median 8 hours; plan a full day. Private Godfather tours can also extend beyond half a day, so a private label does not promise a morning return. 4 of 24 day trips fall in the three to five hour bracket, sometimes at the lower end of a range. Private Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta: €285 per person, rated 4.98 from 47 reviews. Its range extends into a full day; two people are required to book. Short duration filters also include options starting in Taormina, so they do not prove a half day from Catania.
With children, choose a town day over an Etna trek: Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto or Taormina, marked for strollers and infants on most listings. Wheelchair users should filter first; few day trips are operator-marked. Strollers and infants accepted, which is what the family filter checks: 20 of 24 day trips, 5 of 6 Taormina days and 3 of 4 Syracuse days. Operator-marked wheelchair access: 3 of 24, 2 of them private; filter first, then confirm with the operator. The Etna trekking days ask for moderate fitness: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Trekking, 4.96 from 96 reviews at €90 per person, lunch extra, minimum two. Town day example: Baroque Shades: Noto, Modica and Ragusa, 4.83 from 40 reviews at €110 per person, lunch extra.
Choose the departure option for Catania: 24 of 24 day trips list hotel pickup, but that flag does not identify the town. Etna, Wine and Alcantara starts around Taormina. 24 of 24 day trips list hotel pickup, 16 of 16 shared and 8 of 8 private; confirm that your hotel sits inside the pickup zone with the operator. Mt Etna and Alcantara River Full Day Tour from Catania: 4.78 from 100 reviews at €94 per person, shared. A Taormina-titled example is Etna Wine and Alcantara Tour from Taormina, 4.87 from 483 reviews at €115 per person. English is listed on nearly every tour, Italian on most, Spanish and French on a good share and German on a few; filter by language before you pick a date.
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Choose Agrigento with Piazza Armerina for temples and mosaics: lunch is included, while site tickets and guides cost extra. Book the Godfather villages on a separate day. The Godfather page holds 3 of these day trips, median 5 hours, from €100 per person, two to book. Private Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta from Catania: 4.98 from 47 reviews at €285 per person. Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Day Tour, Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale: 4.67 from 137 reviews at €132 per person, with lunch; entrance tickets and the guide inside the sites are extra.
Figures in these answers come from the 24 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.