Best Private Volcano Tours in Taormina: Our Top 10

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.Mt. Etna Private Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $305

Explore Mount Etna from Taormina with honey, crater walks, private transport, and four Etna wines paired with a Sicilian lunch.

“Samuela was such a great host! She was very passionate and knowledgeable! Her vibrant personality made our day!”

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6.Etna Private Sunset Tour with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $226

Review of Etna’s private sunset tour with Prosecco, local tastings, hotel pickup, a personal guide, and practical tips for the mountain.

“An incredible experience from start to finish. Elena is extremely knowledgeable about both Mt Etna and Sicily, she began telling us fun facts from the second she picked us up at our hotel. We loved all the information she shared and she kindly answered all of our questions, no matter how random they were! During the hike, Elena was also a master photographer and captured some truly breathtaking shots! We highly recommend this tour and are looking forward to more tours with her in the future when we return to Italy!”

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7.Mt Etna Private guided walking Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $191Best value

Review of a private Mt Etna walk from Catania with lava tunnels, crater views, Sicilian wine, organic food, and guide Mario.

“Our private Mt. Etna / Food & Wine tour was wonderful! Mario was very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive to our needs. He took great care in customizing our tour to maximize the time we had - from picking us up at the airport, touring Mt. Etna, relaxing at the winery, to hotel drop off. Mario is a proud Sicilian and it was wonderful to hear him share his vast knowledge of the land he holds so close to his heart.”

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8.Messina Shore Excursion: Private Trip to Taormina & Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $519

See Mount Etna’s Silvestri Craters and Taormina on a private Messina shore excursion with a driver, port transfers, and ship return guarantee.

“Very nice driver with lots of information about the country and its people. Individual requests were also fulfilled. The 5th star 🌟 would have been given if the meeting point had been specified more precisely. E.g. for people who do not arrive by ship. This led to unnecessary queries and I lost half an hour as a result.”

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9.Full-Day Etna & Wine private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews

Explore Etna from Taormina with volcanic trails, a lava cave, high-altitude views, and a four-wine tasting with Sicilian foods.

“Great wine and food tasting. Much better than expected. Really enjoyed it. Can truly recommend it. With the high altitude option, bring more cloths than you think and enjoy the spectacular views and landscape. All in all we had a great day to remember.”

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10.Private tour Etna and Alcantara Gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Review of a private Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour, with crater hikes, a lava cave, lunch stop, village views, and practical tips.

“Dennis is an exceptional guide, knowledgeable and super nice. My birthday was made special by this tour, which I absolutely recommend. Furthermore, Dennis wanted to give us a truly welcome surprise. I am really satisfied!!!”

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