Best Shore Excursion in one day: Etna - Taormina - Godfather with food

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(8)
Photo of fa
Photo of fe
Photo of 43
Show all photos
Photo of f0
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
7 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English, Italian
Photo of exp other
Other
Private Experience
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Sicily's iconic spots in one day. Visit Mount Etna, Taormina's historic charm, and Savoca’s famed Godfather sites. Enjoy a private tour with a traditional Sicilian lunch included.

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Private full day tour of the most important and beautiful Sicilian sites - Mount Etna Volcano , Taormina, the most important tourist resort in Europe, full of fascinating streets and ancient monuments. The Godfather tour with a traditional Sicilian Lunch in Savoca. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pickup and drop-off.

What You Get

Free time in Taormina
Bottled water
Traditional Lunch at a restaurant with panoramic view in Savoca
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

1

Mount Etna

Your private English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel or port at your preferable hour in the morning, and you will start your private tour discovering Sicily. The guide will explain you how Etna volcano created, history of eruptions and culture. Driving by private comfortable car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and old churches built of lava stone. continue to ascend Etna reaching "Rifugio Sapienza" station at 2000 mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire breathtaking panoramas, visit souvenir shops offering gifts of lava, refresh yourself in some bar or restaurant. For logistic reasons, for guests travelling from Messina Port, we offer for a visit of the Sartorius Craters located on the North Side of Mt. Etna. - Included in the three hours are transfers to Etna and back
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
2

Taormina

Then your guide will chauffeur you to Taormina, one of the most exclusive tourist resorts in Europe. Perched on a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina offers breathtaking views of the coastline and Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. In Taormina, you will have some free time to relax and walk around the charming streets of the city center, admire the blend of ancient Greek, Roman, and Norman architecture, have a chance to shop at the many boutiques and local artisan shops.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Savoca

The tour will continue in Savoca, a must-see Sicilian hilltop village world-renowned thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary movie "The Godfather" here. The guide will tell you about the filming process, share trivia, and reveal the real story of the Sicilian Mafia. You will walk through the authentic streets of Savoca, which have remained unchanged since the movie was made. Visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and the Church of Santa Lucia where the couple was married. Follow the same path down the hill into town that the newlyweds did, and perhaps even meet some locals who were cast in the movie, like the signora who played Apollonia's mother! At the of the walking tour you will stop at a traditional “trattoria”, where you will taste organic locally produced Sicilian antipasti a dish of the traditional “Pasta alla Norma “, served with local wine.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
View tour options
Photo of ic previous
Tour from Catania
Tour from Messina

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

Read more

What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(8)
Photo of avatar
Amazing day!
May 03, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)

We had an amazing tour with Omar. He was informative, friendlly and made our all day tour an unforgettable experience.

Photo of avatar
One of our favorite tours
July 10, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)

I cannot adequately describe how much we loved this tour. From the beginning our driver, Marco, made us feel welcomed. Mr Etna had erupted 2 days prior. He showed us video of the eruption and was a...read more

Photo of avatar
A perfect day!
July 09, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

We had an absolutely amazing day with our driver, Maurizio! Presetlli was great at working with us to customize exactly what we wanted for the day, which was Savoca with some Godfather stops (so co...read more

Photo of avatar
When things go wrong...
April 29, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star light v4
(Viator)

Excursions can have lots go wrong from weather to traffic to crowds and even accidents. I judge a tour by how they handle problems. We had an unfortunate communication problem over the meeting lo...read more

Photo of avatar
Excellent day trip!
April 07, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)

Elena was excellent and engaging. She was knowledgeable and gave great at explaining all the history and kept us engaged. We were not rushed at any point in our trip and gave us plenty of time if...read more

Load more
from  $1,096.50 
Book Now
Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Book This Experience
Adult(2)
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Number of Guests
Adult
(15 - 99)
2
Child
(4 - 14)
0
Infant
(0 - 3)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Select a Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
July
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
293012345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
272829303112
Package Options
Select a package option
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a package option
Select a package option
Photo of instant
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: July 7, 2025
from  $1,096.50  per guest
Book Now
Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Photo of 21
Food Tours
MESSINA
Messina Food Experience

Dive into the rich culinary landscape of Sicily in Messina! Discover authentic flavors shaped by 4,000 years of history and culture. Taste the essence of Sicilian tradition.

from$385.54
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of b6
Food Tours
MESSINA
Sunset Walk Volcano with Wine and Local Products on View Point

Embark on a unique journey exploring Vulcano Island's essence with a sunset walk. Discover geological secrets and savor local products with wine at an exclusive viewpoint.

from$2,064.08
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(4)
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of da
Food Tours
MESSINA
Exclusive Tour in Salina: Half Day of Local Flavors and Wines

Embark on a half-day tour in Salina, savoring local flavors and wines. Journey through villages, immerse in traditions, and enjoy tastings of products paired with exceptional local wines.

from$230.58
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(1)
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of 07
Food Tours
MESSINA
Private Godfather Tour with Sicilian Cannoli Tasting

Explore iconic Sicilian film locations at your pace. Discover the charms of Savoca, Taormina, and Messina. Conclude your adventure with an exquisite Sicilian cannoli and almond wine.

from$929.53
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(2)
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2