Embark on a private tour from Catania to explore the iconic Sicilian hill towns featured in the legendary movie ‘The Godfather’. Learn about the filming process, the real Sicilian Mafia story, and indulge in a traditional lunch with stunning views.
Embark on a private tour from Catania to explore the iconic Sicilian hill towns featured in the legendary movie ‘The Godfather’. Learn about the filming process, the real Sicilian Mafia story, and indulge in a traditional lunch with stunning views.
- Via Etnea - On “The Godfather” tour, starting from your accommodation or the Port in Catania, you’ll stroll through the charming streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro, which have remained unchanged since the film was made. You’ll visit ancient churches, the famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia’s father for her hand in marriage,…
- Via Etnea - On “The Godfather” tour, starting from your accommodation or the Port in Catania, you’ll stroll through the charming streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro, which have remained unchanged since the film was made. You’ll visit ancient churches, the famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia’s father for her hand in marriage, the church where they wed, and other filming locations. Later, enjoy a traditional lunch featuring locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, parmigiana, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fresh homemade bread, and lemon sorbet, all while taking in a romantic sea view from the terrace.
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Savoca - The first stop is Savoca, a well-preserved medieval town that stood in for Corleone, where Michael hid during the “going to the mattresses” period. You’ll walk to the ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married, and follow the same path down the hill that the newlyweds did. You’ll also visit another old church dating back to the 13th century. As you wander the beautiful streets of Savoca, you might even meet some actors, such as the lady who played Apollonia’s mother and still resides in Savoca.
Later, you can optionally visit a family-owned restaurant and, on a terrace with a romantic sea view, taste local Sicilian wines paired with traditional food (locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fresh homemade bread, homemade lemon granita—all prepared with organic, locally sourced ingredients—“km0”!). - Bar Vitelli - In Savoca, you’ll visit Bar Vitelli, which looks just as it did in the movie. You’ll see the exact spot where Al Pacino’s character informed Apollonia’s father that his name was Michael Corleone and that “there are people who’d pay a lot of money for that information, but then your daughter would lose a father instead of gaining a husband.” Here, you can take pictures with an authentic Sicilian shotgun “Lupara,” see photos from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy a panoramic view of the Mediterranean from the square where the wedding scene was filmed, purchase “The Godfather” souvenirs, and—“leave the gun, take the cannoli”—taste original Sicilian cannoli and lemon granita at Bar Vitelli.
- Forza d’Agro - The tour continues in Forza d’Agro, another stunning hilltop town with a “Godfather” connection. You’ll walk the deserted streets (“Where have all the men gone?”—“They’re dead from vendettas”), explore the historic square and see photos from the movie, visit ancient churches, see the piazza where young Vito Andolini (later Vito Corleone) escaped Don Ciccio’s men by hiding in a basket on a donkey’s back, walk up to see the remains of a 12th-century Norman castle, admire the delightful panoramic view of the Ionian coastline, and get a taste of the Sicilian pastoral lifestyle that has remained unchanged since ancient times.
- Traditional Lunch in a ‘Trattoria’
- Bottled water
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Private tour exclusively for your party
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Catania by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d’Agro
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car
- Traditional Lunch in a ‘Trattoria’
- Bottled water
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Private tour exclusively for your party
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Catania by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d’Agro
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car with a personal local guide to the must-see Sicilian hilltop villages that have become world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary “The Godfather” here - Top Three of the Greatest American Movies. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for…
Private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car with a personal local guide to the must-see Sicilian hilltop villages that have become world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary “The Godfather” here - Top Three of the Greatest American Movies. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Get the fascinating, friendly and informative insight into the filming process and trivia, learn the real Sicilian mafia story, its structure, rise and development till nowadays, discover the history and culture of the movie locations and Sicily itself, and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily.
At the end of the tour you will have a traditional lunch in a “Trattoria.” Lunch consists of typical local products: cheeses, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, a portion of caponata, pasta alla norma, local wine and for dessert, lemon sorbet.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.