--- title: Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 325 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 263 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private day from Taormina rank_in_category: 6 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/private-tour-of-etna-and-winery-visit-with-food-and-wine-tasting-from-taormina/ --- # Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina **Guidekin's take:** A private Etna day for your party only, by car with a driver guide who collects you at your hotel, port or station around Taormina, then a winery visit with food and wine tasting and the drinks in the price. Cable car, Etna entrance ticket and tips are extra, bookings start at two, and it runs in two languages. 4.92 from 263 reviews at €325 per person. ## Overview During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Your friendly private guide will pick you up at your accommodation, port or train station in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni or nearby Area. You will get to know the history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages and visit some extinct craters. Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines. We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and bringing extra layers, such as something warm and a windbreaker or rain jacket, to be prepared for changing weather conditions. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 159 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 08:30 and 10:00 - Food included: Food and wine at Etna winery - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €79: ages 4 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €325 per person - Duration: 5h–8h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 263 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Prestelli Sicily Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting - Bottled water - Alcoholic Beverages - Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off - Private driver/guide - Guided tour of Etna - Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car - Private local tour leader - Food and wine at Etna winery - Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car ## Not included - Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (78 Euro for 1 person) - Gratuities - Ticket for Etna Entrance ## Itinerary 1. **Taormina** (pass by, no stop) - Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your accommodation/port in Taormina area, and you will start your wonderful private travel to the highest active volcano in Europe. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car through the small authentic mountain villages, you... 2. **Mount Etna** (6h; admission included) - You will continue to ascend Etna reaching "Rifugio Sapienza" station at 2000 mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire breathtaking panoramas, visit souvenir shops offering gifts of lava, refresh yourself in some bar or restaurant. Optional ascent by cable car... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 159 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket - We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €650 | €325 | | 4 | €1140 | €285 | | 6 | €1560 | €260 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Etna Tours start at €56 per person. ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 35** | €325 | 5h–8h | 4.92 (263) | private | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #6 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. 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