Top 14 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy

1.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Cinque Terre day trip from Florence with optional guided hike and Riviera boat views, plus optional Pisa. 13 hours, English mobile ticket.

“Our day trip to Cinque Terre was truly amazing. The landscapes were stunning, and our guide made the experience even better with clear explanations, helpful tips, and great professionalism. Everything was well planned, and we never felt rushed. It was absolutely worth it, and I would highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,178 reviews · from $152

Florence to Cinque Terre in 13 hours, all five villages by train, optional Corniglia to Vernazza hike, boat ride in season.

“this was a great way to see all 5 lands in one day! I reccommend getting lunch at the guides reccomendation to allow more free time in the town. otherwise, we had a great day overall!”

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3.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124

Guided summit hike on Sicily’s Mount Etna via cable car, with Barbagallo Crater and Valle del Bove views. Small groups.

“From the moment of booking it, to the organised transport through to the guide and the actual climb it was extremely well organised and clear and concise as to what was happening. It was a beautiful day (if a tad windy at the summit!!) but a memory that will stay with myself and my wife for ever. It was my 51st birthday as well so what an amazing way to spend it. THANK-YOU !!!”

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4.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Guided Mount Etna trek to 3,000m by cable car and 4x4, then on foot to lava channels, craters, and Bove Valley views.

“We highly enjoyed the trip. The experience was amazing and the guide was very informative”

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5.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Summit-crater trek on Mt Etna with a volcanologist, cable car ride, lava tunnel walk, and Valle del Bove views from Sicily.

“Once in a lifetime experience! We had booked the morning tour, but it was canceled due to bad weather and rescheduled for the afternoon. It was very exhausting, and definitely not for everyone, as the descent was done without the cable car (which closes at 5 PM), but we experienced truly unique moments. It was absolutely incredible, and our guide Alessandro was amazing! We are truly very grateful.”

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6.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,545 reviews · from $67

Guided Etna South summit hike from Sapienza, 2,500m cable car, crater rim photos, lava-channel walk, and volcano geology.

“Could not have asked for more — a very professional organisation crowned by a guide absolutely passionate about what he does: Thank you Mary! The way he paced the group for four hours, showing us breathtaking views but avoiding unnecessary risks, all the while dousing us with interesting historical and geological information was, simply remarkable. And if this was not enough, he went out of his way to show us a sample lava tunnel *after* the trek was over and we were back in the base station: He jumped in his personal car and had all the group members follow him in their cars to drive down the mountain to…”

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7.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Sunset trek on Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco with a guide, headlamp and helmet, and frequent lava explosions lighting the night sky.

“Super Guide. Very good feel for the kids in the group. She managed to always find the perfect break when they got tired. Amazing scenery and definitely worth the sweat.... you will definitely feel the work out. The track back in the dark is on cobbled stone, so you need to pay attention to lose stones etc.”

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8.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,351 reviews · from $78

Off-road Mount Etna trekking with a naturalist guide: lava flows, Valle del Bove caldera, a lava cave, and Silvestri Craters.

“Renato and Antonio were amazing, knowledgeable and took very good care of us. It was a great experience and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Etna's volcanic history or if into hiking and new experiences. Note that this is indeed a hike, I'd say on the medium difficulty side, for being normally fit, so take water, a few snacks and bring appropriate wear, but don't worry about shoes, warm layers or sticks, the guides can provide these. I'd like to add that this tour is grear value, because we got passionate and friendly guides, transportation, equipment, a quick visit to a nearby village and a diverse and engaging…”

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9.Path of the Gods Guided Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 530 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

Guided Path of the Gods hike from Sorrento with air-conditioned transfers, trekking poles, and a shepherd hut stop on the Amalfi Coast.

“This was one of the greatest things I have ever done and I would recommend it to anyone. Not just the hike, but the guide as well. Hopefully lunch is still served at the goat shack in the mountains!”

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10.Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Small-group Mount Etna day trip with crater hiking, a helmeted lava cave visit, and tasty Etna-area food samplings from Taormina.

“Wonderful trip with our guide Lorenzo - very knowledgeable and very funny! Had a great time walking around Etna and tasting some local produce, and the pick up/drop off was very smooth. Would definitely recommend :)”

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11.Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $106

Half-day Mount Etna morning trek from Taormina with crater rim hiking, a lava cave visit, and a winery lunch plus wine tastings.

“Our guide Daniel was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. The hike on Mount Etna was fascinating, and his guidance made the experience even more memorable. We had a great time!”

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12.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Guided Mount Etna trip to around 3000 m by gondola and 4x4, plus crater trekking and big views over eastern Sicily.

“This experience was epic! You should definately be in moderate shape. Be prepared with the proper shoes and weather appropriate clothes.”

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13.Etna Nature Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 502 reviews · from $45

Hike Mount Etna to Sapienza Refuge, tour a lava cave, then taste local honey, olive oil, and wine on a small-group day trip.

“An excellent tour with the friendly and knowledgeable Antonio. Great to be collected right next to our Airbnb and brought straight to the mountain. The tour has flexible options in terms of transport up (i.e. walk or cable car followed by all-terrain bus) but please be aware the cost of the cable car and all-terrain bus aren’t included in the price quoted here so it’s worth bearing that in mind as a potential extra expense. It’s possible to buy food, snacks, water,etc at either end of the cable car. Do bring sturdy footwear and wear layers - it’s much cooler up there than you might think! All in all a…”

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14.Etna: Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $41

Guided 3-hour Etna crater trek on the north side, exploring 2002 eruption craters, lava streams, and views of the Calabrian Coast.

“Fantastic experience. Our guide, Daniele, was very nice and knowledgeable and was very helpful.”

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