--- title: Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 219 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Half day trek, small group rank_in_category: 1 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/ --- # Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide **Guidekin's take:** A half day trek in a small group with a certified, licensed Sicily tour guide, through forest, past extinct craters and over lava fields to a volcanic cave and a lava tube, with helmet, light and hiking poles provided. The cable car, lunch and the Silvestri crater visit are extra, and it runs in two languages. 4.99 from 219 reviews at €75 per person. ## Overview Trek past volcanic craters, ancient lava flows that give the volcano a lunar landscape, the breathtaking beauty of Etna's landscapes under the soft glow of the morning sun. I will lead you through ancient forests, past extinct craters, and across the moon-like lava fields that testify to Etna's dynamic nature. We will visit a volcanic cave, a lava tube and I will share the rich geological history of Mount Etna with the breathtaking views. We'll cap off the morning's adventure with a visit to a traditional Sicilian farm, where you can indulge in a tasting of local products and wines. It's the perfect way to relax and reflect on the morning's experiences while enjoying the flavors of Sicily. I do my tours with all my passion and my experience is flexible, can be tailored to suit your needs, including the extras but I need to plan it. Write me in advance. “This experience is available as a shared tour. A private option can be arranged upon request" ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 71 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:15: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €60: ages 2 to 8 ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 219 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Saro Trovato - Tourist and Naturalistic Guide mt. Etna - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Helmet and light - Hiking poles - Certified and Licensed Tour Guide of Sicily ## Not included - Funivia dell'Etna - Lunch - Cratere Silvestri ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (5h) - Trek past volcanic craters, ancient lava flows that give the volcano a lunar landscape, the breathtaking beauty of Etna's landscapes under the soft glow of the morning sun. I will lead you through ancient forests, past extinct craters, and across the moon-like lava fields... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Next to the church Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY-MKqyD_ExMROPKDkZCY-CE Pickup points listed by the operator: 71 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 35** | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | | [Etna Summit Area (2900 mt) Lunch and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina](/italy/catania/tours/etna-summit-area-2900-mt-lunch-and-alcantara-tour-small-groups-from-taormina/?format=md) | €172 | 10h | 4.98 (92) | shared | Ranked #1 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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