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Private and Guided Godfather Tour with lunch from Taormina area
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197 Ratings
Taormina
Embark on a private tour through the picturesque Sicilian hill towns made famous by ‘The Godfather’. Explore filming locations, learn about the Sicilian Mafia, and indulge in a traditional lunch.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Porta Messina - Embark on “The Godfather” tour starting from Taormina, where you’ll stroll through the charming, unchanged streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro, visit historic churches, the renowned Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked for Apollonia’s hand in marriage, the church where they wed, and other iconic movie locations. Afterwards, savor a traditional lunch featuring locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, parmigiana, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fresh homemade bread, and lemon sorbet, all while enjoying a romantic sea view from the terrace.
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Savoca - The first stop is Savoca, a pristine medieval town that served as the stand-in for Corleone, where Michael hid during the “going to the mattresses” period. You’ll visit the ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married, and follow the same path down the hill that the newlyweds took, visiting another old church from the 13th century. As you wander the enchanting streets of Savoca, you might even encounter some actors, such as the lady who played Apollonia’s mother and still resides in Savoca.
Later, you have the option to visit a family-owned restaurant and enjoy local Sicilian wines and traditional food on a terrace with a romantic sea view. The menu includes locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fresh homemade bread, and 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 of his identity, and you can take photos with an authentic Sicilian shotgun “Lupara,” view movie stills and a mirror monument dedicated to Coppola, enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean from the square where the wedding scene was filmed, purchase “The Godfather” souvenirs, and taste original Sicilian cannoli and lemon granita at Bar Vitelli.
- Forza d’Agro - The tour continues in Forza d’Agro, another breathtaking hilltop town with ties to “The Godfather.” You’ll walk through its deserted streets (“Where have all the men gone?” - “They’re dead from vendettas”), explore the historic square and view movie stills, 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, climb to the remains of a 12th-century Norman castle, admire stunning panoramic views of the Ionian coastline, and experience the unchanged Sicilian pastoral lifestyle.
What's Included
- Private tour exclusively for your party
- Traditional lunch in Trattoria
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Lesson about The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d’Agro
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off by private car
- Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned car
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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.
Location
Porta Messina
Corso Umberto 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(197 Ratings)
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Barbara_z
Jul 31, 2024
So much fun, beautiful sights and scenery and outstanding your guide! - By far the most outstanding tour ever! Mauricio was the best guide possible: patient, explained well, showed us all the important sight, knowledgeable and very nice, kind and caring.
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Onair60965022560
Jul 27, 2024
Following Coppola - It was well organized, we enjoyed a lot.
Savoca is beautiful, Bar Vitelli and The Godfather feeling, atmosphere is really great.
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Joseph_r
Jul 4, 2024
Exceptional Tour - Mauricio was so kind knowledgeable and gracious with our family. We were treated like family members and enjoyed every moment of this tour- We saw so much countryside and beautiful views. He knew everything about the movie and we shared so many wonderful laughs. Safe drive and very attentive to detail.
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Jaysonk846
Jul 2, 2024
Great tour; great guide - This was one of the best tours of our trip. Our guide, Marco, was amazing. He shared a wealth of information on the history of the mafia, Godfather movie, the local area, and even some mythology. We had a great time learning about The Godfather movie and its production, and seeing the sites of some of the most iconic shots in the film. Marco then brought us to wonderful family owned trattoria for a delicious, traditional Sicilian lunch. At the end of the tour he shared some of his best lunch and dinner spots for us to try while in Taormina, all of which were fantastic…and we even saw him at one of them the following evening. If you’re doing this tour, small group or private, ask for Marco. You’ll be happy you did.
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Sharyn
Jun 17, 2024
Bloody Bonza great day - We had a fantastic day and Bruno our guide was amazing very informative and shared so much great information.
We would highly recommend This tour good mix of everything
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Patricia_a
Jun 12, 2024
The Tour Guide Makes/Breaks The Tour - BRUNO! If you can request Bruno as your tour guide, I highly suggest you do! He was funny, informative and so very knowledgeable! We loved him from the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off. He was full of history and stories. He made the whole tour very personal and such a memorable experience. You get to tour Savoca and Forza d'Agrò while hearing personal stories from Bruno. It was overall a great day!
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John_c
May 30, 2024
Great scenery and Bruno did a very nice job of informing us of the back story of each place. - Bruno was fantastic. We really enjoyed ourselves and was a beautiful day. The lunch at the end was fantastic
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Kathy_d
May 26, 2024
Such fun. Not to be missed - Our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun. Probably could’ve done without the lunch and would’ve preferred to have come back to the hotel earlier.
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Lin
Apr 19, 2024
amazing tour - amazing private tour from Sicily grand Tours. our guide Alessio was very knowledgeable professional it was an amazing day the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The best part was the private tour of the castle the Godfather home the owner was very friendly and gave us a private tour and history of the entire estate and took so many beautiful pictures and then we visited the bar Vitelli and ate there. It was an amazing day !!!
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K52dtrobertm
May 12, 2024
Godfather movie sites revisited! - Bruno was an excellent guide. We got to visit 2 small towns where the Godfather was filmed. He showed us the bar and churches used for the movies. We also learned a fair amount of history of the areas we visited when the movies were made. We had our first taste of a Sicilian dessert, a granite delight. He also took us to a local lunch place for home made pasta and various other Sicilian specialties. Overall, a great meal and experience. However, the price point is a little bit high for the services provided!
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