Visita guidata al Giardino Storico
The guided tour of the Historic Garden at Parco Paternò del Toscano invites visitors to discover one of the most unique botanical landscapes in the Etna area.
The garden was created from the vision of landscape designer Ettore Paternò del Toscano, who collected and acclimatized plants from rocky deserts around the world throughout his life. Many of these species adapted perfectly to the volcanic lava soils of Mount Etna.
During the visit you will explore:
- ancient lava terraces typical of Etna agriculture
- a large collection of subtropical plants from different continents
- Mediterranean vegetation and a remnant Etna woodland with endemic species
- landscapes shaped by volcanic lava
This experience offers a unique combination of botany, landscape history and Sicilian culture, revealing how nature and human intervention shaped this extraordinary place.
How the visit works
Access to the Historic Garden is possible only through a guided tour.
During the walk, the guide will explain the history of the garden, the botanical collection and the evolution of the landscape around Mount Etna.
Practical information
Price: 15€ for person
Children and students up to 19 years old: 5€
Over 70 years old: 10€
Winter schedule
Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 AM
Summer schedule
Saturday and Sunday - 5:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages available:
Italian | English | French
Private tours
Private tours can be arranged on other days for groups of at least 8 people by sending an email or a WhatsApp message.
Add a Picnic Experience
After the guided tour, you can relax in the garden and enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature.
By booking the picnic basket you can extend your visit and spend more time in the park.
Picnic basket price: €25 per adult
The picnic can be added directly during the booking process.
Book your visit
Choose your preferred date from the calendar and reserve your place for the guided tour of the Historic Garden at Parco Paternò del Toscano.