Embark on a private tour from Messina to explore the iconic Sicilian hill towns featured in the legendary movie ‘The Godfather’. Discover the filming locations, learn about the real Sicilian Mafia, and indulge in traditional food and wine.
Embark on a private tour from Messina to explore the iconic Sicilian hill towns featured in the legendary movie ‘The Godfather’. Discover the filming locations, learn about the real Sicilian Mafia, and indulge in traditional food and wine.
- Messina - Embark on “The Godfather” tour starting from your accommodation or the Port in Messina. Stroll through the charming, unchanged streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro, visit historic churches, the famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia’s father for her hand in marriage, the church where they wed, and other iconic movie…
- Messina - Embark on “The Godfather” tour starting from your accommodation or the Port in Messina. Stroll through the charming, unchanged streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro, visit historic churches, the famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia’s father for her hand in marriage, the church where they wed, and other iconic movie locations. 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 pristine medieval town that stood in for Corleone where Michael hid during the “going to the mattresses” period. Visit the ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married, and follow the same path down the hill that the newlyweds did. Explore another old church dating back to 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 the town.
Optionally, you can 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. - Bar Vitelli - In Savoca, visit Bar Vitelli, which looks just as it did in the movie. See the spot where Al Pacino’s character informed Apollonia’s father of his identity and intentions. Take photos with an authentic Sicilian shotgun “Lupara,” view movie stills 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 savor original Sicilian cannoli and lemon granita at Bar Vitelli.
- Forza d’Agro - Continue the tour in Forza d’Agro, another breathtaking hilltop town with “Godfather” ties. Walk through the deserted streets, explore the historic square, 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, and climb to the remains of a 12th-century Norman castle. Admire the stunning panoramic view of the Ionian coastline and experience the unchanged Sicilian pastoral lifestyle.
- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Walking tour of Savoca and…
- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d’Agro
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Traditional Lunch in a ‘Trattoria’
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Private tour from Messina 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…
Private tour from Messina 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.