Tours/Sicily/Mount Etna Tour from Palermo (with Taormina option)
Viator · group up to 50 pax

Mount Etna Tour from Palermo (with Taormina option)

4.8(20)Sicily1 hour
VIATOR4.8(8)TRIPADVISOR4.8(12)

Description

2 Mount Etna experiences from Palermo (availability depends on the selected date). Travel across Sicily to discover Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, with free time at Rifugio Sapienza at approximately 1,800 meters above sea level. OPTION 1: Etna & Taormina Full-Day Tour Enjoy about 2.5 hours of free time on Mount Etna with the possibility to purchase the optional ascent to approximately 2,800 meters by cable car and 4x4 vehicle (€85 approx., paid on site). Continue to Taormina for independent sightseeing and free time. No guided visit or entrance tickets included. Total duration: approximately 12 hours. OPTION 2: Mount Etna Only from Palermo Spend more time on Mount Etna with approximately 3.5–4 hours of free time at Rifugio Sapienza. Optional ascent available at extra cost. Includes round-trip transportation and tour escort assistance. Total duration: approximately 11 hours. Please note: this is not a hiking tour and no trekking guide is included.

Tour Options

Mount Etna and Taormina
  • Mount Etna & Taormina option: This option is designed to spend more time on Mount Etna (max 2 hours and Taormina (max 2 hours)
Mount Etna only from Palermo
  • Mount Etna only from palermo: This option is designed for travelers who prefer to spend more time on Mount Etna without visiting Taormina.

Itinerary

Admission not included120 min

A short stop on the way climbing up the Volcano, then reach Rifugio Sapienza and have free time to explore the area or ascent to the top on your own.

120 min

Independent visit of the town. Stroll around, relax or visit the Greek Theatre (admission fees not included). If The stop is included in the option booked

Highlights

Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
self guided visit as per itinerary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo

What's included

Included
Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
self guided visit as per itinerary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo
Not included
Meals and beverages
Gratuities
Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
Entrance fees

Traveller Ratings

4.8
20 reviews
5
16
4
4
3
0
2
0
1
0

Important 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(20)

A
Adriana_T
July 8, 2026
I missed going to the...

I missed going to the volcano because I got sick but my nephew went up and he said it was incredible! The town we visited afterwards is a must do! Our guide was super knowledgeable and our bus driver was a gem who helped out when I got sick.

C
caroltX1458FY
May 21, 2026
beautiful

great views. unfortunately the cable cars were being maintenanced and we went up by 4x4. long lines. simona was great!!

K
Kathy_L
October 3, 2024
A must do tour

Marcel our driver made this a great experience. We loved climbing to the top. A long day from Palermo but needs to be done

A
Anna_M
October 3, 2024
Great sights to see!

It was an interesting and exciting trip. Marcello was our driver. There was good communication and he was very prompt. It was an easy pickup and a good location. Marcello had a wonderful welcoming personality and was very informative about what was going to happen. He was a good driver and we always felt safe. Both Mt. Etna and Taormina were wonderful and I would highly recommend going to those sites. . Marcello recommended some things to do and see at both locations. We chose the ATV ride around the volcano. We loved it! The whole trip took 12 hours exactly. It was a fun interesting and informative day. The Mercedes Van had 7 customers and the driver. It was a pretty tight fit for 8 adults. It would have been more pleasant with more room.

Z
Zbigniew_B
September 28, 2024
Absolutely fabulous

Excellent tour and atmosphere... Absolutely fabulous staff. Great views. Super experience and Taormina is amazing...

L
Laurie_S
August 28, 2024
What a day!!!

Marcello and Nicola were brilliant. Weather was awful but they kept our spirits up. Marcello drove in very difficult conditions and Nicola kept us well informed at all times. Thank you

M
Matthew T
August 4, 2024
Great trip, worth the journey.

Mt. Etna is an incredible active volcano that you can hear rumble! Taormina is a beautiful town with delicious granita. Great experience, would highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review Our team is glad you have enjoyed the Tour

A
Anna1402
May 3, 2024
Well worth it

Very well organised trip. Marcello was great, professional, and very friendly. When visiting Mt Etna, Marcello helped us to get tickets, and we had enough time to go up in cable cars and a jeep all the way up. Taormina was very pretty. I just wiesh there was a bit more time to explore. We didn't have time to see the Greek amphitheatre as the queue to buy tickets was too long. If you want to visit it, try to get tickets online to save time. Overall, it was a long drive but well worth it.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review Our team is glad you have enjoyed the Tour

E
Elmarco1
January 23, 2024
Finding Our Roots

Every day got better than the day before! Valeria set a perfect itinerary for our purpose of visiting where our Grandparents came from. Highly recommend Tour of Sicily!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review Our team is glad you have enjoyed the Tour settled from Valeria

I
I455CDlaureng
July 10, 2023
Would Recommend to a Friend

A great day trip, would absolutely recommend to a friend or anyone interested in visiting Sicily. The Mount Etna excursion to the top of the volcano is such a unique experience and one of the highlights of my trip. The tour guide and driver for my excursion were amazing and engaging. A lovely experience overall (just wish there was more time spent in Taormina, put the time spent at Etna was worth it)

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review Our team is glad you have enjoyed the Tour

You might also like...

4.8(20)
Book now