The 8 Best Italy Helicopter Tours

1.30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Fly privately over Mount Etna from Fiumefreddo with an English-speaking pilot. In 30 minutes, you’ll see summit craters, Piano Provenzana, Silvestri Craters, the Bove Valley, lava flows, and Sicilian villages from the air.

“Pilot was friendly with excellent knowledge and ensured that people on both sides of the helicopter could take amazing photos and enjoy the views. A fabulous experience and well worth the money”

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2.Etna: Group Helicopter Flight (30 Minutes from Fiumefreddo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $362

Fly over Mount Etna in a helicopter from Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. In 30 minutes, you’ll see ancient craters at 1,900 metres, the cable-car area, hillside towns, and the northern ski resort. A professional pilot provides commentary, with flights limited to five people.

“It was an incredible experience - we got to see so much more than I could possibly have imagined. Our pilot was great too - talking all the way, telling us all about the area. I can't recommend this enough. Worth every penny.”

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3.Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $339Best value

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Fiumefreddo over Etna’s forests, craters, ski resorts, and historic lava flows. Your English-speaking pilot points out Piano Provenzana, Valle del Bove, Silvestri Craters, and the 1992 flows. The flight carries up to five people and reaches about 3,500 meters.

“It is an amazing breathtaking view from the helicopter! A must have in Sicily for sure. The pilot is very professional and interesting, explains very well the surroundings and also pilots the heli safe and enjoyable.”

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4.Etna Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll fly privately over Mount Etna with a pilot such as Marcello and, when arranged, guidance from Antonio or Sofia. The 30-minute route covers the northern ski resort, Silvestri and Sartorius craters, the Valle del Bove, historic lava flows, Zafferana, Giarre, and Riposto.

“Despite the clouds that prevented us from flying over the crater, the experience delighted us. Antonio took us around Mount Etna and what a magnificent and magnificent spectacle to discover from above all these lava flows and multiple secondary craters. it really allows us to take the measure of the entire volcanic area, a real plus compared to a hike, necessarily limited geographically. I can't recommend it enough.Auto-translated”

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5.Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $409

Fly over Mount Etna from Fiumefreddo in a small group of no more than five. Pilot Marcello provides clear English commentary as you see ancient craters, the north-side ski resort, the 1865 crater group, lava fields, and nearby towns. Round-trip car transfer is included.

“Hands down the BEST thing you can do in Sicily. It is hard to put into words how incredible the sight of Mount Etna is from above. It will take your breath away. We saw red hot lava flows from the air, the three main craters, and lava flows from the 19th century. Then we had an exhilarating ride over the 40 square kilometre lava field and on to Taormina to see the amphitheater from above and the awesome surrounding villages. Our wonderful pilot narrated our trip so we knew what we were looking at. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t hesitate to book!”

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6.Lake Como Helicopter Tour with Stop for Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

This private Lake Como helicopter tour includes a Como shuttle, 40 to 50 minutes in the air, and a stop at La Madonnina restaurant in Barni. You’ll see Bellagio, Villa Balbianello, Nesso, George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, and more. Lunch is reserved but paid separately.

“Fantastic trip! So spectacular and what a memory for our family. Pilot, Alexandre and Hostess, Martine were so very lovely.”

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7.Lake Como: Helicopter tour with an unique Lunch in Como Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Omar meets you at the heli base before a private flight over Cernobbio, Bellagio, Varenna, and Villa Balbianello. The route continues to Madonnina di Barni, where you can add lunch, an aperitif, or dinner. English and Italian are available, and the helicopter is wheelchair accessible.

“The entire flying experience was exceptional! Omar met us at the entrance, walked us around to the beautiful EC130 and then introduced us to our pilot and then we got going. The flight was spectacular over Como and the lake. Nice and low with just enough information from Omar about the Villas and towns. From Bellagio we routes up the mountain to the restaurant, which was another fantastic find. The food is absolutely excellent whilst being more than reasonable. The flight back took another route back to Como seeing the mountain lakes and ending at Volta'd lab before the short hop back to the Heli base. We would absolutely recommend…”

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8.Florence Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $345

Take a 15-minute private helicopter flight over San Gimignano, Certaldo, and Chianti vineyards, then return to Tenuta Torciano for a cellar tour, wine lesson, four-course Tuscan lunch, and food pairing. Host Lelo may lead the winery visit. The full outing lasts about three hours.

“The views from the helicopter make this trip special. The winery Tentuta Torciano was the best wine tasting tour we have ever had! The property is beautiful, wines are fantastic and Lelo was the best host we could ask for. The food pairing/lunch was perfect. We highly recommend this tour!”

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