Italy · FOOD TOURS IN CATANIA
Good food tours in Catania fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Etna’s six-hour Catania day trip with lava caves, crater walks, Sicilian tasting, hotel pickup, and sunset options.
“Iorga was a really nice and funny guide! The driver Antonio was also very attentive! All in all, I can only recommend this activity :)”
Watch Etna’s sunset, explore volcanic craters and a lava cave, and taste Sicilian honey, oil, jams, and wine from Catania.
“The staff is friendly and responds quickly to questions. They were punctual and the service was polite and attentive. Mount Etna is an unmissable tour from Catania and I recommend it. Most of the route is done by van and part of the route, from the craters of Mount Etna, requires a walk of about 20 minutes of low difficulty. However, older people may not be able to do it as it is a slight climb.”
Explore Mount Etna from Catania with a small-group guide, crater walks, lava caves, scenic views, and tastings of Sicilian honey, oil, and wine.
“If the weather is not good, you're not the hiking explorer or simply don't wanna deal with planning and transportation, this option will suit you fine, pick up from Catania and a 40 min drive to Etna. Your driver and guide will update you with all the volcanic knowledge needed, details and history of the place. It's a 9 out of 10 for me, it was a great experience.”
Explore Mount Etna’s craters and lava cave, then taste Sicilian honey, olive oil, wine, and liqueurs with a local guide.
“Ended up getting a private tour (since it’s the past the holidays and low season). Our guide, Andrea, was phenomenal… so knowledgeable about Etna, Catania, Sicily (in general), and volcanos! He answered all of our various questions and spoke English really well. We decided to do the cable car option ($30 each) and then trek ourselves to the crater created during the 2001 eruption (instead of the Jeeps which would have been another $38 each)… very happy with that decision since clouds rolled in blocking the Jeep’s panorama viewpoint. I am young but not the most fit, however, Andrea’s pace allowed me to ascend slowly without feeling rushed. It wasn’t…”
Explore Catania’s fish market, arancini, Sicilian sweets, and local history on Streaty’s small-group food walk.
“Gisella is beyond personable and knowledgeable. Such a pleasure learning from her and a fun tour! Snacks foods were delightful and filling and the added cultural background really made it worthwhile.”
Review of Catania’s 3-hour street food walk, with arancini, cannoli, granita, local history, five tastings, and practical booking advice.
“Loved the trip. HIGHLY recommend, especially if new to Sicily!!”
Review of the Etna and Wine Tasting tour from Taormina, with crater hikes, lava tunnels, Sicilian lunch, wine, tips, and value advice.
“Wonderful day trip starting with hotel pickup, about an hour or so drive up to Etna. There are winding roads on the way up so prepare accordingly if motion sickness is an issue. Upon arrival we were introduced to our guide Alex, who was extremely knowledgeable and even more passionate about Etna. From there you go through a lava tunnel which was very interesting, then on to an amazing hike up the side of Etna with great views. After the hike, you are transferred to the Gamnino winery where you are able to enjoy breathtaking views of the property as well as eat and drink. Amazing day trip and can't…”
Taste arancini, cannoli, fried fish, and other Sicilian classics while exploring Catania’s markets, squares, churches, and Roman ruins.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and all the food. Great recommendation of restaurants!”
Review of Mt Etna and wine tasting from Catania, with lava caves, crater walks, winery food, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Our guide was most informative. He was great fun and had a lovely singing voice. Took very good care of meeting all our needs and was very personable.”
Pick a ruin, a gallery, a kitchen or a boat.
