The 15 Best 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

Explore Cinque Terre from Florence by coach, train, boat, or guided hike, with optional Pisa, free time, and expert local guidance.

“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

See all five Cinque Terre villages from Florence, with trains, a seasonal boat ride, free time, and an optional coastal hike.

“Giuseppe the friendliest funny and safest driver Victoria and Chiara were amazing very engaging friendly and informative it was a pleasure spending 13 hrs with them To do all 5 villages and end with a ferry ride it was the best tour I have ever been on”

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

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

Hike Mount Etna with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava tunnel, summit craters, and Valle del Bove views from $124.61.

“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

Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 meters by cable car, jeep, and foot, with lava channels, black sand, expert guides, and sweeping Sicilian views.

“We had Luciano as our guide, we had a great expierience with him.”

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5.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

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

Review of Etna’s summit crater trek with cable car, including costs, fitness needs, guides, volcanic sights, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great time with our guide Antonio. The staff was very helpful at all times. The tour started on time and was very organized to ensure the safety measures. The hike, even though was physically demanding, was totally worthy. This was our first time not only on a vulcano, but also watching lava flow live, something you don’t ever forget. By the meeting point, there is a very nice cafeteria (la terrazza dell’etna) that can provide good breakfast before the departure, as well as the water needed to endure the experience. Totally would recommend AITNE for this.”

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6.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

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

Hike Etna’s summit craters with a certified guide, cable-car access, volcanic scenery, safety gear, and practical tips for this demanding trek.

“With Etna erupting the night before our hike, we were happy to see that the guides adapted and took us as high as safely possible. I particularly appreciated the fact that our guide, Giovanni, offered to guide us back down on foot because I lost my ticket for the return trip by cable car.”

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7.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

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

Review of Stromboli sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco, with lava bursts, sea views, safety tips, price advice, and practical details.

“Amazing tour, our guide Giuseppe was super experienced and skilled! Sciara del fuoco is a unique place. Trekking is about 9km, with a lot of pauses to rest.”

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8.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

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

Review of Etna’s off-path hike from Catania, with lava caves, Valle del Bove views, gear, guides, and practical advice for booking.

“great to have the space and quiet of the route. Was very nice to not have a bunch of tourist around! Renato was a super friendly guy! thanks alot!”

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9.Path of the Gods Guided Hike with Transfers

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

Hike the Path of the Gods from Sorrento with a guide, minibus transfers, trekking poles, sea views, and a memorable shepherd’s hut stop.

“We had an amazing day. Saw some glorious views, guides did not rush us and gave us the choice of route. Shepherds meal and singing added to the experience. Thoroughly enjoyable day.”

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

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

Explore Mount Etna’s craters, lava caves, and Sicilian flavors on a small-group tour from Taormina with tastings and optional cable car access.

“We had a nice hike on Etna and learned a lot about the geology and history of the area. Both guides were great, very knowledgeable and friendly. I liked the direct pickup from our AirBNB. We went in January and it was not surprisingly very cold. What we didn't know is that it can also be very windy. I recommend to bring extra layers, a wind breaker, and have a hood or hat if going during the winter. The tasting experience was good. I will warn, when they start they bring out the tiniest tray you have ever seen, and ask if anyone wants to order more food. We all…”

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11.Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

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

Review of Etna’s half-day trek from Taormina, with crater walks, lava cave, gear rental, wine, lunch, guides, and practical tips.

“Excellent informative half day tour of Etna. Loved the small group size. It was a perfect way to get a good understanding of Etna and volcanic landscapes. Roberto was an amazing guide- very friendly and knowledgeable and he really shared his passion for the region. Great too to have access to comfortable hiking boots for free as I didn’t have appropriate footwear with me.”

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

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

Explore Mount Etna’s craters and lava cave, then taste Sicilian honey, olive oil, wine, and liqueurs on a guided day trip from Catania.

“The tour was a highlight if our vacation. Thanks ETNA Tribe”

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13.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of Etna’s South Side summit hike, covering costs, fitness, gear, guides, views, safety, and what to expect on the active volcano.

“beautiful environment with a competend guid. A good fitness level is required but other wise a simple walk”

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14.Mount Etna: Summit Trek with Cable Car and snack included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $109

Trek Mount Etna by cable car and on foot with an alpine guide, crater views, volcanic scenery, gear, brioche, and water included.

“Fantastic experience! So pleased that my boyfriend and I chose Etna Tours to go with! This excursion was fantastic value for money, and what an incredible experience looking down into the craters of Europe’s most active volcano to see it spewing molten lava! They provided walking boots, jackets, helmets and walking sticks. We were able to pay the additional €33pp for the cable cars and 4x4 bus on card. The hike was relatively difficult but we took it at a nice gentle pace and every direction you looked the views were breathtaking. Because we were lucky enough to have such good visibility out guide took us over the centre of…”

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15.Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Hike Stromboli to 400 meters at sunset, watch lava bursts over the Aeolian Islands, and return by headlamp with expert guides.

“It is an unforgettable experience, although sometimes it gets a little hard the climb when you reach the endpoint is amazing, a long wayAuto-translated”

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