Private Mount Etna tour with pistachio farm lunch, Catania

Walk volcanic craters in the morning, eat pistachio lunch among the trees

A private Mount Etna tour from Catania with hotel pickup includes a morning hike through ancient craters and lava caves at 2000m elevation, guided commentary on the volcano's geology, and lunch at a pistachio farm where you see how the plants grow. The tour runs from 9am to around 4:30pm and requires a minimum of two people. A guide in English, Spanish or Italian leads the route and explains the landscape.

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your accommodation at 9am and drives to Mount Etna, arriving at 2000m above sea level. The morning is spent on an easy walk through extinct craters, lava caves and volcanic terrain shaped by old and new lava flows. The guide explains Etna's volcanic dynamics as you move through the lunar landscape, pointing out the geological features that mark the mountain's history.

Around midday you move to a working pistachio farm for lunch. The meal includes a starter of seasonal local produce, a typical Sicilian pasta made with Bronte pistachio, and dessert: all served surrounded by the pistachio trees themselves. After eating, you walk through the farm to see where and how the plants grow, learning how the crop is cultivated in this part of Sicily.

Drop-off back at your accommodation happens around 4:30pm, leaving the late afternoon free if you want to explore Catania itself or rest after the morning's walking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Catania accommodation.
• private guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• easy-paced walk through Mount Etna's craters and lava caves at 2000m.
• Sicilian lunch at a working pistachio farm with starter, pasta with Bronte pistachio and dessert.
• farm visit to see how pistachio plants grow.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 30 Dec

AgesAdult (18 to 40 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Sicily Hiking Tour

Is this one for you?The full day runs from 9am to around 4:30pm, so book this if you have a morning and early afternoon free but want the late day to yourself. The easy pace suits all fitness levels, though the walk does happen at 2000m elevation where the air is thinner.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

What's the walk like on Mount Etna in the morning?

The hike is easy-paced through extinct craters and lava caves at 2000m elevation, following paths across old and new lava flows. The guide explains the volcanic features and geology as you move through the landscape, so it's as much about understanding what you're seeing as it is about the walking itself.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling alone?

The tour requires a minimum of two people per booking, so solo travelers would need to join another group or arrange a private tour with someone else.

What kind of food is served at the pistachio farm?

Lunch includes a starter of seasonal local produce, a typical Sicilian pasta dish made with Bronte pistachio, and dessert. The meal is served at the farm surrounded by pistachio trees, and you can buy additional pistachio products if you want to take them with you.

How much time is left in the day after the tour ends?

Drop-off is around 4:30pm, which leaves the late afternoon and evening free to explore Catania or rest after the morning's walking and lunch.