Summit craters? in our Etna Tours comparison. For summit craters, hike with volcanological guides: 6h, €65 per person; cable car and jeep tickets paid on site. 4.88, 324 reviews.
Trade-off: Cable car and jeep tickets paid on site; no pickup.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
The summit craters with volcanological guides, from Rifugio Sapienza by cable car and jeep, then a two hour walk to the rim of the Central Crater, route set by the day's volcanic risk. Boots, poles, helmet and insurance are provided; cable car and jeep tickets are paid locally, and the grade is medium to high. 4.88 from 324 reviews at €65 per person.
Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk.
After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), with the cable car and 4x4 jeep you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and environments looking lunar, you reach the Etna Summit Craters at 3340mt. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the dizzying Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs and the sparkling colors of the ground thanks to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit the craters of Barbagallo and cross a lava channel.
Once again at 2500 m with the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00. Scheduled through December 2026. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza at our Ashàra's Info point located close to Terrazza dell'Etna Restaurant
Open in Google MapsDeparture from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza at our Ashàra's Info point located close to Terrazza dell'Etna Restaurant
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #14 of 35 | €65 | 6h | 4.88 (324) | shared |
| Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared |
| Tour Etna and Wine Tasting | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared |
| Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared |
Ranked #14 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Etna Tours