The 15 Best Guided Day Hikes in Italy

1.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,792 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

Choose a moderate trek to 3,000 meters or a tougher summit route to about 3,400 meters. A volcanic guide such as Eduardo or Giuseppe leads you across lava flows, volcanic sand, and crater rims, with cable car access and optional pickup from Catania.

“The trip was wonderfull, the guide Eduardo fantastic. We have spend an active and super good time. Eduardo was very helpful all Time. It was very informative trip. We very recomend to take a guide, You will have very good Time and get a lot of knowlegde about volcano Etna.”

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2.Path of the Gods Guided Hike with Transfers

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

Join guides such as Nino, Monica, Antonio, or Pepe for a four-hour hike on the Path of the Gods from Sorrento. Expect rough paths, big Tyrrhenian Sea views, trekking poles, flexible routes, and a memorable stop at a shepherd’s hut for local food and wine.

“A brilliant trip! Antonio was really knowledgeable and friendly, the path is beautiful and the stop at the shepherd's hut was great fun! We were surprised this was a circular loop and not the whole path, but it was beautiful all the same.”

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3.Guided Day Hike on the Path of the Gods with Sorrento Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Set out from Piazza Tasso at 8:00 am for a guided walk high above the Amalfi Coast. Guides such as Nino, Antonino, Marco, and Pepe share local history, plants, and trail advice. Expect about 3.5 hours of walking, steep steps, spectacular views, and a memorable stop at a shepherd’s hut.

“This was an incredible experience! It was a little cloudy in the morning but not to worry since the clouds roll in and out. We had breathtaking views and our guide Antonino was fabulous. He pointed out wild oregano, thyme and rosemary. He gave us history on the area including stories of sirens. We saw goats and had a lunch with entertainment at the shepherd’s house. The walking poles provided were a necessity.”

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4.Gorropu canyon guided hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Orosei to Gorropu Canyon with guide Sergio and a small group of up to eight. After a 4WD ride and a woodland walk, scramble among boulders beneath 400-meter cliffs. Expect an eight-hour day, €6 cash entry, no included lunch, and a good fitness test.

“Great trip and Sergio was a fantastic guide who was very informative as we went along. We enjoyed this trip so much we booked with him the next day to go to Tiscali which was just as good a trek if not better. Don’t wear flip flops or sandals though but trainers with grip are fine if you don’t have hiking foot ware.”

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5.Mount Etna: Central Crater Guided Hike for Advanced Hikers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · from $130

Join a small group of up to 10 hikers from Linguaglossa for a guided climb to Mount Etna’s 3,315-meter Central Crater. Guides such as Edo, Vincenzo, and Daniele explain the volcano’s changing activity as you cross lava fields, fumaroles, and black volcanic sand.

“Recommended, experience is needed to have at least once in lifetime. Pros- pro guides, knowledgeable, professional, care about participants. Sceneries superb and breathtaking, speechless, , couldnt imagine before that its so worth it. It is possible to get most of the needed equipment before the hike, that was super good because we were not prepared clothing- wise. Hike is pretty manageable for people with average fitness level( i dont usually run or jog, this was a bit demanding for me- breathing got hard, i am with average-bad fitness level). And for pretty okay fit level hike is very doable, it is not needed to be experienced hiker, it is needed…”

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6.Siena: Half-day Guided Hike to Monteriggioni

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 4 hours · from $71

Meet your English-speaking guide at Siena train station for a half-day walk along the Via Francigena. Follow country lanes, woods, vineyards, and olive groves to Monteriggioni, where guides such as Giovanni, Keko, and Alessia lead a local wine tasting before you return by bus.

“The hike to Monterregioni was beautiful. The meeting point in Siena was easy to find and the transport to the starting point of the hike was perfectly organized. The driver was on time and totally friendly. Our guide during the hike was Allesia. She was really friendly, explained to us the nature and the habitats of the animals around Monterregioni, took pictures of us and was also great to talk to during the hike. She gave us a wonderful hiking experience. The wine tasting in Monterregioni was also perfectly organized and the wine was so delicious that we bought a bottle straight after the tasting. Monterregioni is definitely worth a…”

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7.Path of the Gods Private Guided Hiking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

Hike the Sentiero degli Dei with a private English-speaking guide from Toonado. Expect sweeping Amalfi Coast views, local history, and a moderate trek from Pianillo to Nocelle. Guides may include Gennaro, Luca, Ivan, or Debbie. The route is not suited to children.

“Path of the gods was an amazing experience. My husband and I guide Ivan was so patient and full of information answered all of our questions and it was a perfect hike”

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8.Agerola: Path of the Gods Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Walk the Path of the Gods from Bomerano to Nocelle with an English or Italian speaking guide. Expect rocky peaks, cliffside views of Positano and Praiano, local plants, old shepherd houses, and a relaxed three-hour pace. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and sun protection.

“Gianna was an excellent guide. So attentive and a wealth of information on this most amazing hike. Could not of done it without her expert guidance. Even took us down the 1500 steps into Positano. Multo Bene!!!”

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9.La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $94

Meet your English-speaking guide in La Spezia, take the train to Manarola, and hike for three hours through steep vineyards to Corniglia. Continue by train to Vernazza and Riomaggiore, with free time for narrow lanes, sea views, and local food. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes.

“Nous avons passé un moment incroyable avec notre guide, Lisa. Étant que nous et la guide (9 personnes) nous avons pu profiter pour visiter les villes, elle a su adapter notre trekking (une des personnes était blessée aux genoux) et a volontiers accepté notre rythme de marche sans soucis et tout en faisant attention au bien être de nous toutes. Elle nous a aussi raconté l’histoire de cinque terres le long de l’activité et nous a même conseillé quelques plages à ne pas rater. Je conseille vivement cette activité 😊 bon humeur et bonne compagnie, rien de mieux 😌”

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10.From Orosei or Dorgali: Gorropu Canyon Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Join Sergio or another local guide for a small-group hike into Sardinia’s Gorropu Canyon from Orosei or Dorgali. Ride by Land Rover, cross the Flumineddu River, and look for salamanders, mouflons, golden eagles, rare plants, waterfalls, and caves among the canyon’s giant limestone walls.

“Parfait et Sergio il est intéressant et fort sympathique”

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11.Etna: Summit Area Guided Hike from Cable Car Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Meet your English, French, or Italian-speaking guide at La Terrazza Dell’Etna, then ride the cable car to 2500 meters. Explore lava tunnels, 2001 and 2002 eruption sites, hot springs, summit views, and Valle del Bove. Guides include Rafael, Giovanni, Emiliano, Fabrizio, and Eduardo.

“Awesome tour with Giovanni! It was a great hike and Giovanni was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. A bit of a tip: make sure to bring cash when you book with GYG to pay for the cable car.”

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12.Path of the Gods Guided Hike with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide at 8:00 am in Sorrento’s Piazza Tasso, then ride to the Path of the Gods for a 3.5-hour hike. Guides such as Nino and Antonino lead you past terraces, vineyards, farmhouses, and a shepherd’s hut, with poles and roundtrip transport included.

“tutto perfetto. Antonino, la nostra guida, molto professionale e preparato. Un' esperienza da fare obbligatoriamente!Complimenti a tutto lo staff!”

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13.Private Guided Hike to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $192

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Ristorante Bar Genzianella for a 4 to 8-hour hike around Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Guides such as Andrea, Aron, Pietro, and Elia tailor the route to your fitness, add quieter paths, and share local history, geology, and WWI stories.

“Our guide, Andrea, was wonderful. He clearly knows the area well, gave us great insight as to the history of Tre Cime, and was patient with us as my husband and i were a bit slower than anticipated. :) He was also flexible and open to adding a stop on our hike as well. Andrea is clearly a long time and profesional climber, I would highly recommend him for any level of hike.”

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14.Dolomites Alta Via Multi Day Hiking Tour (2 to 4 days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $541

Hike from rifugio to rifugio in the Dolomites with local guide Guido, following a private 2 to 4 day route chosen around your pace and interests. You walk without transport, sleep in mountain huts, eat traditional dinners, and receive help with planning, gear, and transfers.

“We booked recently with 'Dolomites "Alta Via"' for a multi-day hike through the Dolomites. Although we weren't sure how easily we would be up to the challenge having only done single-day hikes in the past, we ended up having the time of our lives!”

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15.One day hike with snowshoes to discover Dolomites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Join Elisa from Dolomiti Explorer for a six-hour snowshoe hike in the Veneto Dolomites. She chooses the route around weather, snow, and your experience, teaches snowshoe technique, points out animal tracks, and can collect you from hotels in Zoldo, Cortina, Canazei, Alleghe, or Agordo.

“Loved it! Elisa picked me up directly from my hotel and we started our adventure to hike in cinque torre. We then ended it with having lunch on top of the mountain with incredible views. I would 100% recommend this one day hike!”

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