Savoca & Taormina: Godfather & Coastline Tour

Embark on a private tour from Taormina to Savoca, the iconic Sicilian hill town featured in ‘The Godfather’. Learn about the filming process and the real Sicilian Mafia story. Then, enjoy a boat tour along the Taormina coastline and Isola Bella, taking in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna. Indulge in a traditional lunch and optional pick-up from Messina.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Savoca - Savoca is an unspoilt medieval town that near Taormina that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the “going to the mattresses” time. Here you will visit Bar Vitelli and take pictures with an authentic Sicilian shotgun “Lupara”, see pictures from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy panoramic…
What's Included
  • Boat tour of Taormina Bay (not private)
  • Private tour for your party
  • Explanation of The Godfather movie and real Mafia history
  • Walking tour of Savoca (Bar Vitelli + Church where Michael married Apollonia)
  • Traditional lunch
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off by private air-conditioned car
  • Personal local English-speaking driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a private tour from Taormina in a comfortable car or minivan with a personal guide/driver to the iconic Sicilian hill town of Savoca, made famous by F.F. Coppola’s legendary film “The Godfather.” Discover fascinating insights into the filming process, intriguing trivia, and the true story of the Sicilian Mafia, including its structure, rise,…

Location
Savoca
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Atubito26
Jul 14, 2025
A Godfather honeymoon! - My wife and I took the Godfather tour while on our honeymoon, our guide’s name was, Marco and we could not have been happier! Marco was fascinating to listen to, not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the film locations, but about the entire surrounding region. As we moved between each highlight of the tour he would also talk about the area we were in, explain the history of the surrounding mountains, which villages produced what. We learned about each filming location, and also the aftermath of the movie, how it transformed each place. I 100% recommend this tour! Hopefully, you’ll be lucky enough to get Marco!!!
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D7801jvkarenm
Jun 27, 2025
Perfect day - Bruno was an excellent tour guide. Savoca was beautiful and we felt very welcome, Bruno’s knowledge of the area and the Godfather Filming was superb. Our lunch at a local restaurant was delicious and Bruno made sure it was extra special after hearing it was our Anniversary week. The boat tour was just as amazing and finished off a perfect day. Thank you so much Bruno, we hope to tour with you again soon!
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Karen_g
May 21, 2025
Fabulous day at Godfather country. - This started off with a personal pickup from Elena. A wonderful ride to Godfather country. Elena gave us a wonderful tour on the way. We then had a great tour. Elena took us for a wonderful lunch and then we drove to the sea and had an amazing boat ride with David. We had an amazing day with Elena and David. The attention to detail on the tour was terrific. This is a must see!
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Sonia_r
May 5, 2025
Tour was amazing, nothing... - Tour was amazing, nothing was too much trouble for Omar our guide! His knowledge was top notch, food was incredible! Best pasta I have eaten this entire trip! And our boat tour was great over all definitely money well spent !
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Stacy_v
Sep 30, 2024
Taormina Land and Sea - Elena was an excellent guide. The combination of the Godfather tour, the special lunch , and time on the water was perfect.
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Sara_h
Sep 13, 2024
A experience to remember - Our tour was absolutely amazing!! Elena was very informative and such a joy to be around!! My husband and myself feel very blessed to have shared this experience with her!
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Dominic_n
Jun 23, 2024
Great Guide - Bruno did an outstanding Job guiding us for the day, a memorable experience and a spectacular lunch.
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Sonia_c
May 12, 2024
Great day out - We had a fantastic day with Maurizio he was so patient and friendly and had lots of knowledge of the area and the Godfather. He made our day so special. He really looked after us. Thank you Maurizio
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Richard_g
Jun 16, 2024
Savaca Godfather Tour - Our guide Elena was wonderful however we did not get a chance to take the boat tour as the sea was too rough. Lunch was authentic homemade dishes.
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Brittleigh_c
Jun 10, 2025
Just find a boat tour - The boat tour was fantastic and I highly recommend, however the Godfather tour left a lot to be desired. The entire ride to the small town was silent outside of a 10 minute introduction about the town. The tour felt like there was nothing to do, as if the tour guide wasn’t sure what to do with us or how to fill the time. It was honestly just very awkward.
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From $280
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).