Private Hiking Tours in Italy: 4 Worth Booking

1.Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $211Our pick

Start in Riomaggiore at 8:30 a.m. with local guide Pall, Paul, or Brigitte. Hike through terraced vineyards toward Groppo and Manarola, learning about herbs, farming, and village life. After lunch, take the train to Monterosso for an easy walk through the resort and Old Town. The private format allows route and pace changes.

“Pall is an amazing guide. He met with us before to talk about the trip and also gave us a quick tour of Reggimiore. He is an American but living here for over 20 years with a very unique perspective. Learned so much about the nature,walls, etc. he was so very mindful of the walking level and made it attainable and fun. The best!”

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2.Path of the Gods Private Hiking Tour from Agerola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

You’ll hike 7 km from Bomerano in Agerola toward Nocelle or Positano with a private A.I.G.A.E.-associated guide such as Enzo, Marco, Enrico, or Vincenzo. Expect sea views, oak woods, steep sections, local plants, old stone features, and the option to stop at a shepherd’s hut for fresh food. The route takes about three hours.

“Enzo- our tour guide was wonderful and well informed. It had been raining the day before as well as the morning of. Carotrekking and Enzo kept in touch with us the entire time and affirmed we were safe to do the hike. The morning of was raining very hard in Positano- I reached out at 7:30am and Enzo immediately responded- once again reassuring us we were okay, but that he understood if we wanted to cancel. We opted to trust him and went and it didn’t disappoint! In fact- it was to our benefit. We had the entire path to ourselves. Gorgeous views and felt safe. Thanks for a great…”

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3.Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Trek Mount Etna with a private English-speaking guide on a medium half-day route or a demanding full-day outing with a volcanic cave. Expect lava craters, dwarf trees, views toward the coast, Valle del Bove when weather allows, and a tasting of Etna wine, honey, pistachio, and other Sicilian products. Gear rental and Catania pickup cost extra.

“Favio was a great guide. He was very accommodating, going as far as driving us to a bakery to get lunch for the trekk! We were always in control of what we wanted to do and he delivered spectacular views and an off-the-beaten-track path we asked of him. We had an excellent time and loved Etna.”

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4.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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