The 11 Best Cable Cars & Funiculars Tours in Italy

1.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124Our pick

Hike Mount Etna with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava tunnels, summit craters, and Valle del Bove views on a five to six hour tour.

“Communication was perfect. Pickup at hotel by Serena was punctual. At nearly 69 years old, I was clearly the oldest. The pace worked for me. Emi the guide was patient and helpful to the slower people. With the altitude, everyone was happy for breaks. Terrain varied: uneven icy snow, loose ash, some slightly muddy sections and hard back. Poles provided for stability. Excellent day!”

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2.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 meters by cable car, 4x4, and foot, with lava channels, craters, expert guides, and wide Sicilian views.

“We had Luciano as our guide, we had a great expierience with him.”

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3.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Review of Etna’s 5-hour summit trek with cable car, lava tunnels, crater views, expert guides, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.

“Marco was a very experienced and pleasant guide, which made our activity both joyful and instructive. Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience of Etna!”

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4.Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4×4 Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,602 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Ride Mount Etna’s cable car and 4x4 bus to 2,900 meters, then walk with a volcano guide through ash, lava, and crater views.

“Great day at Mount Etna. Getting there early (8:30 am) was the best ad we beat the crowds and enjoy the scenery very much”

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5.Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 543 reviews · from $26Best value

Ride Naples’ funicular to Vomero, walk down Petraio, and see Capri, Vesuvius, villas, and local neighborhoods with a guide.

“The tour was excellent and our tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and very thoughtful. He showed a lot in the 2 hours and highly recommended this tour specially when it includes a fun way of showing things around. He also gave us recommendations with dinner near our hotel.”

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6.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Reach Mount Etna at 3,000 meters by cable car, 4x4, and guided hike, with crater views, volcanic sand, and practical gear included.

“Honestly…. This was rough for me. The tour organization itself and the guide were excellent. It was more that the height of walking on the edge of the crater was scary and some points of the tour were challenging. It was way outside my comfort zone. Also you need to be in decent shape to do this tour. The altitude was not a problem for me and I was ever so slightly concerned about that, but the guide was very good with stopping at the beginning of the tour a few times to get everybody accustomed to the altitude. Again, the tour itself and guide were fantastic. It may have…”

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7.Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Taste Verona’s local food and wines, explore legends and landmarks, then ride the funicular for sweeping city views on this small-group tour.

“great tour-gives you an overview of Verona and fills your stomach. We saw local sights, tried Pastries for breakfast and a great pasta lunch. Wine tasting was an added bonus.”

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8.Verona Small Group Walking Tour with Cable Car and Arena Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

See Verona’s Arena, Juliet’s balcony, market squares, and Saint Peter Hill on a small-group walk with reserved tickets.

“Very knowledgeable guide Terrific speaking voice factual informative and engrossing Stories of early power families intriguing and historic”

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9.Mount Etna: Summit Trek with Cable Car and snack included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $109

Trek Etna’s summit craters by cable car with an alpinist guide, volcanic views, gear, brioche, water, and a scenic descent.

“Nicely organized trek through the mountain, diverse in experiences, views and landscapes. Not too hard but also not easy, just right to feel like you achieved something at the end of the day. Guides are fun, knowledgeable and friendly. You need to do this if you're in the area ;)”

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10.City Walking Tour with Cable Car & Wine Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Walk Verona’s Roman and medieval heart, ride to Saint Peter Hill, and finish with two Veneto wines, ham, and cheese for $81.

“The tour was so informative. Monica was an excellent guide and knew her history of the city. An excellent way to see Verona if you are only here for a short time. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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11.Mount Etna: Return Funivia dell’Etna Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 240 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Ride Mount Etna’s new-generation cable car to 2,500 meters for crater views and Ionian Coast panoramas with an all-day return ticket.

“Nie podobała się bo się nie odbyła. Kolejka nie jeździ od kilku dni a wy sprzedajecie bilety na atrakcję. Informujecie że atrakcja może się nie odbyć w momencie kiedy już nie można zwrócić biletów.”

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