The 6 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 guided Etna hike to 3,000 or 3,400 meters. You’ll ride the cable car, cross lava flows and volcanic sand, and learn about eruptions from guides such as Eduardo or Giuseppe. The summit route adds a 4x4 ride and tougher hiking. Pickup from Catania is available.

“The driver, Peppe and our tourguide was very informative and helpful, we learned a lot about Etna. It was totally worth it, it was our greatest experience in Sicily.”

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2.From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Guided Hike with Transfers

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in Sorrento and ride by minibus to the Path of the Gods. Walk ancient mule tracks above the Tyrrhenian Sea, choose a gentler or tougher route, and stop at a shepherd’s hut for local food, wine, and music. Guides such as Nino, Monica, Antonio, and Pepe add local stories, plant knowledge, and history.

“This is not just a hike. This was the most wonderful experience. Lovely air conditioned transport from Sorrento. The views from the path are amazing and our guide Pepe explained lots of wonderful local facts during the hike. He was very patient making sure everyone was ok. There is an opportunity to take an easier path for those not as confident but this is hike is very doable. The stop at Antonio’s shepherds hut was brilliant. Lovely food and wine. Fantastic experience, would definitely recommend.”

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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

Leave Sorrento at 8 a.m. for a guided 3.5-hour walk high above the Amalfi Coast. Guides such as Nino, Antonino, Marco, and Pepe explain local plants, history, and village life. Expect Capri views, rough steps, and a memorable stop at a shepherd’s hut for food, wine, music, and conversation.

“The hike could have been a 5, but the weather was terribly wet. Still fun and lunch at shepherd’s cabin was fun. Hike was easy for us 70ish experienced hikers. Views could be amazing, in the rain somewhat limited. To make this a great trip weather needs to be better.”

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4.Gorropu canyon guided hike

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

Join Sergio and a small group from Orosei for an eight-hour guided hike into Gorropu Canyon. Ride a shared 4WD transfer, cross woodland and the Flumineddu River, then work through boulders beneath cliffs rising more than 400 meters. Bring lunch, sturdy shoes, and €6 cash for the canyon entrance.

“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.Path of the Gods Private Guided Hiking Experience

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

Hike Italy’s famous Sentiero Degli Dei with a private English-speaking guide from Toonado. Expect about four to five hours on foot, sweeping Amalfi Coast views, local history, and a route from Piazza Paolo Capasso in Pianillo to Nocelle. Guides such as Gennaro, Luca, Ivan, and Debbie bring different local insight and a personal touch.

“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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6.Agerola: Path of the Gods Guided Hiking Tour

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

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at Piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano and walk the Path of the Gods toward Nocelle. Expect three relaxed hours of cliffs, rocky peaks, local plants, old shepherd houses, and high views over Positano and Praiano. Guides including Francis, Matteo, Nino, and Franco add local history and trail knowledge.

“Francis was awesome! He is a wealth of information. Personally i was nervous about the hike since I’m not as fit as i should be but i was pleasantly surprised. Definitely some more strenuous parts but the view’s definitely make this a great hike. Don’t miss out on this!”

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