Nature and Wildlife Tours in Sicily at a glance
- Our pick: Mt. Etna from Catania: Lava Cave, Craters & Sicilian Tasting, € 59 per person (7h, 4.80★ · 598).
- Top rated: Avola boat tour: Swim Vendicari, aperitif at Capopassero, € 77 per person (5h, 4.99★ · 100).
- Best value: Snorkeling in Zingaro Reserve & Scopello: Catamaran with 4 stops, € 45 per person (4h, 4.97★ · 63).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: € 45–€ 199 (median € 75). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 3 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Sicily
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
13 options
Mt. Etna from Catania: Lava Cave, Craters & Sicilian Tasting Feel volcanic earth underfoot on Mt. Etna, explore a real lava cave, taste honey and olive oil with a local guide. Small group tour includes pickup from Catania. Every day · 08:30 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (598 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 59 per person
Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Caves from Catania Six-hour guided jeep tour of Mount Etna from Catania with lava cave exploration, local tastings and sunset views at 2,000 meters. Next departure: 28 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.69 (183 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 64 per person
Etna Family Tour: Volcanic Caves & Craters for Kids Three to four hours exploring Etna's extinct craters and lava flows, then descending into an underground cave with helmet and flashlight. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.98 (396 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch Feel the heat of Mount Etna’s lava flows, explore volcanic caves by Jeep, taste Etna DOC wines in local vineyards, and enjoy a Sicilian lunch at 6,500 ft, all with pickup. Mon–Sat · 6 start times, 08:00 to 10:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.77 (115 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from € 129 per person
Snorkeling San Vito Lo Capo: Small boat, crystal-clear coves Snorkel from a small boat (max 12 people) along Sicily's San Vito Lo Capo coast: stop at Zingaro Reserve, Scopello and hidden caves with gear included. Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 ★ 4.95 (110 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 1,429 per group
Palermo boat tour: Swim in caves and nature reserves Boat tour departing from Palermo with swimming stops at Capo Gallo nature reserve and Grotta della Regina cave, plus brunch and drinks included. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 17:00 · Pickup available · Ages 17–80 ★ 4.97 (119 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 199 per person
Avola boat tour: Swim Vendicari, aperitif at Capopassero Boat tour from Avola along the Gulf of Noto with swimming in Vendicari Nature Reserve, snorkeling gear included, Sicilian aperitif with wine and arancini ★ 4.99 (100 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 77 per person
Catania Gulf: Dolphin Watching Tour & Conservation Crew Watch wild dolphins in the Gulf of Catania with marine biologists, support local conservation, and learn about Sicily’s coastline. Includes expert crew and equipment. Every day · 09:00 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.77 (97 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Salt harvesting in Sicily: Manual work at Saline Culcasi Harvest salt by hand at Saline Culcasi in the WWF reserve near Trapani, wearing traditional boots and using wooden rakes in the operational tanks. Next departure: 1 Sep 2027 · All ages ★ 4.89 (101 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 46 per person
Mount Etna 4X4 jeep tour: Volcanic cave and craters at 2000m Jeep tour of Mount Etna in Sicily with 4X4 transport, volcanic cave visit with helmet and torch, Valle del Bove viewpoint, and Silvestri Craters trek. Mon–Sat · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.97 (60 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Snorkeling in Zingaro Reserve & Scopello: Catamaran with 4 stops Snorkel from a catamaran in Sicily's Zingaro Reserve and around Scopello Faraglioni, with four swimming stops, masks and fins included, plus Sicilian pastries and wine aboard. Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 4.97 (63 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 45 per person
Mount Etna: Jeep Tour, Lava Tunnel & Valle del Bove Views Feel the crunch of old lava underfoot on a Mount Etna jeep tour. Explore Valle del Bove, walk inside a lava tunnel, and taste local honey, includes pickup. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.99 (98 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · IT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Syracuse boat tour with dolphin sighting: Blue Grotto & Plemmirio Boat tour from Syracuse along the Ionian Sea to the Blue Grotto and Plemmirio Marine Protected Area, with swimming stops and dolphin spotting opportunities. Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.94 (16 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Etna from Catania: Lava Cave, Craters & Sicilian TastingOur pickGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | € 59 per person | 7h | 4.80★ · 598 | Every day · 08:30 and 10:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Avola boat tour: Swim Vendicari, aperitif at CapopasseroTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | € 77 per person | 5h | 4.99★ · 100 | — | English, Italian |
| Snorkeling in Zingaro Reserve & Scopello: Catamaran with 4 stopsBest value | € 45 per person | 4h | 4.97★ · 63 | Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 | English, Italian |
| Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Caves from Catania | € 64 per person | 6h | 4.69★ · 183 | Next departure: 28 Mar 2027 | English, Spanish, French +2 |
| Etna Family Tour: Volcanic Caves & Craters for KidsGroup of up to 8 | € 85 per person | 3h–4h | 4.98★ · 396 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & LunchGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | € 129 per person | 5h | 4.77★ · 115 | Mon–Sat · 6 start times, 08:00 to 10:00 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Snorkeling San Vito Lo Capo: Small boat, crystal-clear covesPrivate | € 1,429 per group up to 12 people · ≈ € 119 per person if 12 go | 8h | 4.95★ · 110 | Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 | English, Italian |
| Palermo boat tour: Swim in caves and nature reservesPrivate · Pickup offered | € 199 per person | 4h–5h | 4.97★ · 119 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 17:00 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Catania Gulf: Dolphin Watching Tour & Conservation CrewGroup of up to 10 | € 70 per person | 3h | 4.77★ · 97 | Every day · 09:00 and 15:30 | English, Italian |
| Salt harvesting in Sicily: Manual work at Saline Culcasi | € 46 per person | 1h 45m | 4.89★ · 101 | Next departure: 1 Sep 2027 | English, Italian |
| Mount Etna 4X4 jeep tour: Volcanic cave and craters at 2000mGroup of up to 14 | € 85 per person | 4h | 4.97★ · 60 | Mon–Sat · 09:00 | English, Italian |
| Mount Etna: Jeep Tour, Lava Tunnel & Valle del Bove ViewsPrivate | € 120 per person | 3h–4h | 4.99★ · 98 | Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 | English, French, Italian |
By what you need
- Private (3): Snorkeling San Vito Lo Capo: Small boat, crystal-clear coves (€ 1,429 per group) · Palermo boat tour: Swim in caves and nature reserves (€ 199 per person) · Mount Etna: Jeep Tour, Lava Tunnel & Valle del Bove Views (€ 120 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Mt. Etna from Catania: Lava Cave, Craters & Sicilian Tasting (€ 59 per person) · Avola boat tour: Swim Vendicari, aperitif at Capopassero (€ 77 per person) · Etna Family Tour: Volcanic Caves & Craters for Kids (€ 85 per person)
- With pickup (3): Mt. Etna from Catania: Lava Cave, Craters & Sicilian Tasting (€ 59 per person) · Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch (€ 129 per person) · Palermo boat tour: Swim in caves and nature reserves (€ 199 per person)
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