The 15 Best Private Volcano Tours in Italy

1.Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $375Our pick

Review of a private Etna wine tour from Taormina, with three wineries, Sicilian food, volcanic views, private transport, and practical tips.

“Alessandro took such great care of us today! The three wineries were all unique in their way and their wines. We had some lovely food and incredible views, along with tasting fantastic local wines produced by family vineyards. Would recommend!”

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2.Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $120

Review of a private Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius day tour with pickup, expert guides, flexible transport, and practical tips.

“Great tour and the time we spent in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius was worth the trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the topic and spent time discussing each area. We did climb Mt Vesuvius and was able to look into the Caldera.”

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3.Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $393

Review of a private Mount Etna tour from Taormina with crater walks, honey tasting, winery lunch, four wines, and private transport.

“Massimo made our day extra special. Not only did he provide excellent information about Mount Etna and provide great conversation but he also went out of his way to help us find Sicilian Limoncello and a snacks for later. He is highly recommended. Great day of sightseeing at Mount Etna and wine tasting at a beautiful winery all rolled into one with options to buy goodies and souvenirs.”

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4.Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $192

Taste Etna wines, Sicilian specialties, and farmhouse lunch on a small-group tour from Taormina with pickup included.

“Our guide Carlos was friendly and got us where we needed to go; however we would’ve liked to hear more from him about the countryside we passed through, the culture and the people. The winery and restaurant we visited were excellent. The only issue was that our pickup location was not clear. We were told pickup was “in front” of our resort; however there was no front area there. A bit more accuracy would’ve been appreciated.”

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5.Etna Private Tour and Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of a private Etna hike from Catania with Valle del Bove views, a lava cave, honey and wine tasting, and guide Antonio.

“Antonio was an amazing tour guide. He customized the tour to us based our preferences, the time we had available, the weather and other factors. Antonio was very knowledgable about the history of the region and volcanic activity in the area; we learned so much from him about the history of Sicily, Etna and Catania as we explored the area with him. When we booked our tour, we were just looking for someone to help us get around as we were on a cruise that was stopping at the port in Catania. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and level of care that Antonio provided us with. Thank…”

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6.Private Tour Mt. Etna from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $274

Review of a private Mount Etna tour from Taormina, with hotel pickup, lava caves, extinct craters, guide-led walks, and optional cable car access.

“This tour was definitely worth taking. Being picked up and dropped off at our hotel was a must for us. Our guide Tiziana made us feel at ease straight away and her knowledge of and passion about Etna is superb. She explained so much to us and went above and beyond. Thank you Tiziana.”

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7.30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of a private 30-minute Etna helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo, with crater views, lava fields, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Pilot was friendly with excellent knowledge and ensured that people on both sides of the helicopter could take amazing photos and enjoy the views. A fabulous experience and well worth the money”

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8.Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews

See Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius in one private day tour from Naples, with guides, transport, skip-the-line entry, and flexible pacing.

“It was a great sughtseeing experience with a very knowledgeable and very friendly driver”

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9.Private Tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Naples tour to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, with transport, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.

“Luca was a wonderful driver for our only day in Naples on our family cruise! He was easy to contact and very knowledgeable about the three sites we visited. He made sure we were dropped off right in front of each area and gave us helpful tips for getting around the ruins and Mt. Vesuvius. When our group was tired, hungry and ready to go, he quickly found us a table at a beautiful, local restaurant so we could recharge before heading back to the port. Pro tips: use the guide service at the Herculaneum. You can walk up to the table right outside the ticket office and sign up…”

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10.Private 3 Etna Wineries with Food & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $296

Review of a private Etna wine tour from Taormina, with three family wineries, 10 wines, Sicilian food, and private transport.

“This was by far the best wine tour I’ve ever been on. I’ve toured through Napa, Provence, the Douro Valley and more and this was hands down the best. Roberto is extremely knowledgeable, he was SO nice and you can tell he’s passionate about what he does. The three wineries were all so different and so great to experience. The wine was amazing and the snacks/food at each place were delicious. Truly one of the best activities if you’re staying in the area!! 1000/10 recommend”

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11.Private and Guided Tour on Etna with Wine Tasting included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $277

Review of a private Etna tour with Silvestri craters, cable-car option, honey tasting, Valle del Bove, and Gambino wine.

“The driver was OK. He was mostly a driver not a tour guide. The car he picked us up in was a very old and damaged car. Not our standard! He kept asking us what we wanted to see! Definitely not worth the price of $406.00. Not a good experience. Booking.com has MUCH BETTER experiences! Not sure if we will use Viator again?? We wasted our money on this tour!”

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12.Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist & Winery on Mt Vesuvius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $434

Review of a private Pompeii tour with archaeologist Fabrizio, Mercedes transfers, Pompeii highlights, and a Vesuvius winery lunch.

“WOW. What an incredible day! Fabrizio was punctual, informative, and friendly as he led us on our tour of pompeii. His archaeological knowledge really added a depth of understanding and appreciation for the entire experience. We felt as if the perfect amount of information was offered in the time we were allotted, and left feeling a sense of both reverence and amazement. Lunch was absolutely fantastic; a great selection of wine, delicious spaghetti, and pastiera for dessert made for the perfect meal. Truly unforgettable!!”

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13.Etna panoramic private tour and Wine taste and food combination

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $390

Explore Etna from Taormina with private pickup, Silvestri craters, Sicilian honey, olive oil, wine, cheese, and local food.

“This was a wonderful trip—Etna is magnificent and the wine and food were fantastic. But what really made the experience was our new Sicilian friend, Sergio. I say friend, because that is how my wife and I felt about him after a splendid day. Sergio has extensive knowledge of just about every aspect of Sicily. He knows the history, the culture, the food, the drink, the geography, the geology, the horticulture, and so much more. His energy, his passion, and his enthusiasm for Sicily make the experience so much better than I can explain here. We began our day ascending Mt. Etna by (luxury) van. Words do not describe—it is…”

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14.Private Horseback Riding Tour on Etna Area + Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $349

Review of a private Etna horseback riding tour from Taormina, with countryside views, local wine, Sicilian lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“We could not recommend this tour more! Everything about our experience--from the tour guide, Marco, to the food at the farmhouse--was wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable and accommodating, pointing out notable attractions in the area and even sharing fresh oranges with us from his own garden! The horseback riding tour was beautiful and the food was INCREDIBLE! The owner of the farmhouse and restaurant was so welcoming and everyone we encountered was so kind!”

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15.Private mt. Etna trekking and pic-nic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $274

Review of a private Mt. Etna trek from Catania with lava cave, picnic, flexible routes, guide, transport, and practical booking advice.

“We had an incredible trip to Mt. Etna! Enzo picked us up at our Airbnb apartment in Catania, and told us we were the only ones on the tour that day, so we could design our trip any way that suited us. He navigated the trip through town and up tRead more”

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