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Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.2 out of 10 with 203 reviews
9.2/10
203 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
10/10
30 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Full-Day Etna and Taormina Combination Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 80 reviews
9.6/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Noto, Modica and Ragusa: The Baroque Tour from Catania
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 62 reviews
9.6/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 57 reviews
9.4/10
57 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 255 reviews
9.6/10
255 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.0 out of 10 with 98 reviews
9/10
98 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.8/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Acicastello and Acitrezza
7.2 out of 10 with 26 reviews
7.2/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 159 activitiesNoto, Modica and Ragusa: The Baroque Tour from Catania
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 62 reviews
9.6/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 255 reviews
9.6/10
255 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taormina Giardini Naxos: Boat Tour with Aperitif & SwimMasks
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.6/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Etna Urban Winery, Vineyard Walk & Sunset Tasting Dinner
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
9.8/10
96 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 179 reviews
9.6/10
179 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour and Sicilian Tasting
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taormina: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Cave Visit and Tasting
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.4/10
130 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Boat excursion around the Cyclopes Islands with Prosecco and snorkeling
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Guided Tour of Etna with Farm Visit & Food Tasting
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 119 activitiesPrivate tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Etna & Taormina Day Tour from Palermo
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Etna by Jeep: Exploring Craters and Lava Caves and Etna Wines
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.6/10
50 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Etna guided excursion by Jeep
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private cooking class at a local's home in Catania
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour of Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina and Messina
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 42 reviews
9.6/10
42 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Catania: Coastline Sailing Trip 6hr with Aperitif and Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Etna Taormina and Castelmola The best excursion for cruise passengers from ...
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Etna: Private 4WD Morning Trip to Europe's Largest Volcano
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Catania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 123 reviews
9.6/10
123 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private cooking class at a local's home in Catania
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cook Sicilian Pasta & Parmigiana in a Cozy Kitchen- 4-Course Meal
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Cooking class on contemporary Neapolitan pizza
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Homemade Sicilian Pizza Cooking Class in Catania
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Catania Ghost Tour: Legends and Tastings Under Mount Etna
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sicilian cooking Class and Visit to the Catania Market
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Etna: Pottery class in our Urban Winery and Sicilian Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sailing Adventure: Explore the Wonders of the Cyclops Riviera (Catania)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cooking Class fresh pasta and tiramisù
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 12 activitiesCatania: Sail Tour of Cyclops Coast with Sicilian Aperitif
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 123 reviews
9.6/10
123 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 71 reviews
10/10
71 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Etna South: Ride a Quad Bike on the Volcano
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Etna walking tour, visit of a lava tunnel, Arancino tasting
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Dolphin Monitoring Sailing Experience with Marecamp
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Etna Buggy 4x4 Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Catania and Taormina: Fly fishing experience
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania Horseback Riding in Misterbianco Countryside
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania by bike: discover the highlights of this lovely city
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.4 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.4/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in San Giovanni la Punta
Popular places to visit
I Portali Shopping Centre
During your visit to San Giovanni la Punta, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at I Portali Shopping Centre. Amble around the area's sandy beaches or visit its monuments.
Le Zagare Shopping Center
During your trip to San Giovanni la Punta, you can do some window-shopping at Le Zagare Shopping Center. You can enjoy the wineries while in the area.
Agricola Gambino
Enjoy an outing to Agricola Gambino during your stay in San Giovanni la Punta. Discover the volcano viewpoints and monuments in this culturally rich area.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Giovanni la Punta worth visiting?
Whether you're here to enjoy the cultural highlights and local charm or try regional foods and venture into nature, there are plenty of things to do in San Giovanni la Punta.
How do I spend a day in San Giovanni la Punta?
Etnaland and Lungomare di Ognina are two good places to kick-start your getaway adventures. Remember to check out the dining and shopping options in San Giovanni la Punta while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in San Giovanni la Punta?
Don't leave without checking out Etnaland, ranked the top tourist attraction in San Giovanni la Punta.
Is three days enough to stay in San Giovanni la Punta?
You can easily tour popular sights like Lungomare di Ognina, Ursino Castle and Palazzo Biscari with a three-day break in San Giovanni la Punta. On average, many travellers book four days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so linger longer and head to Catania.
Is San Giovanni la Punta a walkable city?
Some leading attractions in San Giovanni la Punta, like Cantina Benanti and Butterfly House, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Just 3 kilometres from the city centre of San Giovanni la Punta is Carrubazza-Motta and Valverde is 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in San Giovanni la Punta with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all ages, have a look at these excellent ideas for what to do in San Giovanni la Punta with kids.
What to do in San Giovanni la Punta for adults?
Cantina Benanti and Via Etnea are just a couple of the things to do in San Giovanni la Punta. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in San Giovanni la Punta?
In San Giovanni la Punta, Lungomare di Ognina is a must-see spot for anyone wishing to experience the city without taking their wallet out. Also, check out the parks and other neighbourhoods, and ask for recommendations from a local tour guide. It's a simple way to learn about the best free things to do in San Giovanni la Punta.
