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Mt. Etna Sunset Experience - Breathtaking Adventure from Catania

4.8 Excellent 559 reviews
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5h
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
559 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

When does it leave? in our Etna Sunset Tours comparison. For an afternoon start, check the tour schedule: cave kit, honey and oil tasting, 5h, €60 per person; shoes on request. 4.84, 559 reviews.

Trade-off: Only a honey and oil tasting, no meal; add ons paid extra.

Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Etna as the light goes, with a walk to old craters, a lava flow cave using the kit provided and a tasting of honey and extra virgin olive oil before sunset. A shuttle bus, a baby seat and carrier at the infant rate and trekking shoes on request are covered; quad and bike add ons are paid extras. 4.84 from 559 reviews at €60 per person for 5h.

From the guide

See a different side of Sicily with this 5-hour guided tour of Mt. Etna. This is an excursion to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano at sunset and taste typical local products, all the while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 6 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Tour in English with transfer

from €60 / person
Guide: English

Tour in English: Tour with local English speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Italian with transfer

from €60 / person
Guide: Italian

Tour in Italian: Tour with local Italian speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in French with transfer

from €60 / person
Guide: French

Tour in French: Tour with local French speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Spanish with transfer

from €60 / person
Guide: Spanish

Tour in Spanish: Tour with local Spanish speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in German with transfer

from €60 / person
Guide: German

Tour in German: Tour with local German speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Shared Small Group Experience

from €60 / person
Guide: Italian, English

1 participant can join a group

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 13:45, 14:45, 15:45
Scheduled through November 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 13:45, 14:45, 15:45. Scheduled through November 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
Multilingual guide
The kit for visiting the cave
Shuttle bus
Tasting (honey, EVO oil)

What's Not Included

All that is not specified under “the cost includes”
OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as quad and bike, alternative to trekking.

Itinerary

Piazza Stesicoro Stop 1
Hotel pickup and drop-off from allowed addresses (If the option is selected)
1h
sampling of typical products in a selected shop Stop 2
30 min
Admission included
visit of a lava cave with helmets and lamps Stop 3
15 min
Admission included
Mount Etna Stop 4
Trekking through natural path of Monte etna
40 min
Admission included
Trekking through a natural path of Parco dell'Etna Stop 5
40 min
Admission included
Piazza Stesicoro Stop 6
Return to Catania
1h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Catania city.

75 pickup points listed by the operator, 75 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Etna Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #23 of 35€605h4.84 (559)shared
Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide€756h4.99 (219)shared
Tour Etna and Wine Tasting€1458h4.92 (418)shared
Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)€826h4.92 (353)shared

Ranked #23 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

From € 60 / person