Things to do in San Giovanni la Punta
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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.2 out of 10 with 212 reviews
9.2/10
212 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 267 reviews
9.6/10
267 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Cyclops Coast Cruise with Appetizer & Snorkeling
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 60 reviews
9.4/10
60 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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
Taormina: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Cave Visit and Tasting
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 136 reviews
9.4/10
136 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cefalù: Mount Etna to 1900-Meters and Taormina Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 49 reviews
8.8/10
49 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Catania: Return Transfer to Piazza Armerina & Agrigento
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 159 activitiesTaormina: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Cave Visit and Tasting
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 136 reviews
9.4/10
136 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 18 reviews
10/10
18 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Noto, Modica and Ragusa: The Baroque Tour from Catania
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
9.6/10
63 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9.8/10
110 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
Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 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
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
Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 72 reviews
10/10
72 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Old Sicily and Etna wine tasting tour from Taormina
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 121 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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 adult
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
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 Transport to Sicily in Syracuse and Taormina
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Excursion etna in FIAT CROSS 4X4 scarpe e giacche gratis
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour with Personal Shopper at Sicilia Outlet Village
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Etna Morning Tour: an adventurous journey to discover Etna.
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Catania: Sicilian Cooking Class with Wine and Appetizers
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catania: Pizza Cooking Class
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cooking class, visit to the Catania market and light lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Experience the Magic of Sailing: Catania Boat Tour
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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Pasta Making Class and Wheat Journey at a Stone Mill in Catania
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m+
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
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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Etna Wine Tasting with Local Food Bites in Catania
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 15 activitiesCatania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 72 reviews
10/10
72 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TOUR IN QUAD SULL'ETNA
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 59 reviews
9.6/10
59 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Catania Horseback Riding in Misterbianco Countryside
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
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 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 traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taormina: Dolphin Search with Sunset Aperitif in Group Boat
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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
From Catania and Taormina: Fly fishing experience
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in San Giovanni la Punta
Popular places to visit
Le Zagare Shopping Center
During your trip to San Giovanni la Punta, you can enjoy retail therapy at Le Zagare Shopping Center. You can enjoy the wineries while in the area.
I Portali Shopping Centre
During your visit to San Giovanni la Punta, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at I Portali Shopping Centre. Amble around the area's sandy beaches or visit its monuments.
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 travelers 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 neighborhoods on foot. Just 3 kilometers from the city center of San Giovanni la Punta is Carrubazza-Motta and Valverde is 3 kilometers 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 neighborhoods, 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.
