The 13 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.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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7.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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8.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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9.Etna: Summit Area Guided Hike from Cable Car Station

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

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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10.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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11.From Siracusa: Pantalica Nature Reserve Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews

Join guide Federico for a six-hour small-group trip from Siracusa to Pantalica. You’ll hike through the Anapo Valley, see Byzantine cave dwellings and thousands of rock-cut tombs, learn about local plants and history, and may stop for a swim.

“The guide Frederico was very knowledgeable and provided various interesting facts about local vegetation and history of Pantalica. The hike was not complex or stressful, guide was patient while we took a swim in the local rivers”

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12.Cefalú: La Rocca Archaeological Park Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Walk from Cefalù’s old streets to La Rocca Archaeological Park with an Italian or English-speaking guide. Follow a fortified medieval path to the Temple of Diana, ancient cistern, Byzantine ruins, and sweeping views over Cefalù and the sea.

“a beautiful hike. the guide was very knowledge about the monuments as well as the local flora and fauna. she was so very patient and helpful for the actual climb.”

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13.From Genna Silana: Canyon of Gorropu Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $94

Meet your Italian- or French-speaking guide at Genna Silana for a demanding hike to Gorropu Gorge. Walk 4 kilometers downhill, explore the canyon among huge white boulders, then climb back. Bring food, water, sturdy shoes, long pants, and €5 cash for entry.

“The guide never showed up. We were at the right place, 15 min before the indicated time and we waited 1 hour! We hope for a refund for this activity.”

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