From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch

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Recommended by 90% travellers

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Location

Messina

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 13 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

Messina

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 13 guests

Language

English, Italian

Why travelers loved this

4.7

•31 reviews

US$387.20 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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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 restaurant. Lunch consists of typical local products: cheeses, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, pasta alla norma, a glass of wine made from Etna vineyards and dessert.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Traditional Lunch in Restaurant

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina Port by private comfortable air-conditioned car

Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history

Personal local English speaking driver/guide

Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.

Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro

Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you

Gratuities

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Messina

During "The Godfather" tour, starting from your accommodation or Port in Messina, you will walk along the authentic picturesque streets of Savoca and Forza d'Agro remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia's father her hand in marriage, church where they married, and other movie locations. Later, you will enjoy a traditional lunch, consisting of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, parmigiana, olives, extra virgin olive oil and fresh home-made bread and lemon sorbet, while having a with romantic sea view from the terrace.

During "The Godfather" tour, starting from your accommodation or Port in Messina, you will walk alon…

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Savoca

First stop is Savoca, an unspoilt medieval town that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the "going to the mattresses" time. You will walk to an ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married kneeling in the doorway. Then follow the same path down the hill that the newlyweds did, and visit another old church dating back to the 13th century. Walking along the fabulous streets of Savoca, on a good day you can also meet some actors - for example a lady who played Apollonia's mother and who still lives in Savoca. Later, optionally you can visit a family-owned restaurant and at a terrace with romantic sea view taste local Sicilian wines with traditional food (locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fresh home-made bread, home made lemon granita - everything is prepared with organic ingredients of local origin - "km0"!).

First stop is Savoca, an unspoilt medieval town that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael wa…

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Bar Vitelli

In Savoca you will visit Bar Vitelli that looks exactly the way it did in the movie, and see the exact spot where Al Pacino 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 pictures from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy panoramic view of the Mediterranean opening from the square where the wedding ceremony scene was shot, purchase The Godfather souvenirs, and - "leave the gun, take the cannoli" - taste original Sicilian cannoli and lemon granita at Bar Vitelli.

In Savoca you will visit Bar Vitelli that looks exactly the way it did in the movie, and see the exa…

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Forza d'Agro

The tour will continue in Forza d'Agro, another stunning hilltop town with a "Godfather" connection. You will walk the abandoned streets ("Where have all men gone?" - "They're dead from vendettas"), explore the historic square and see the pictures 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 delightful panoramic view of the Ionian coastline, and get a flavour of the Sicilian pastoral lifestyle remained unchanged since ancient times.

The tour will continue in Forza d'Agro, another stunning hilltop town with a "Godfather" connection.…

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Pickup Details

Your private guide will meet you at your accommodation, port or train station in Messina

Start Time / Opening Hours

06/12/2025 - 05/12/2026

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SUNDAY

09:00 - 15:00

06/12/2026 - 05/12/2027

MONDAY

SUNDAY

09:00 - 15:00

Free cancellation

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 1 day before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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StaceyGearyApril 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fantastic Godfather Tour!

We had such a great day in Sicily! Omar our tour guide was fantastic. Beautiful coastline, roads and tunnels that cut through the hillsides…the views were breathtaking. We love The Godfather movies so walking through the village of Savoca where the movies were filmed was a blast! 🎥🍿🇮🇹 “I respect those who tell me the truth no matter how hard it is.” — Michael Corleone

Tracy_SOctober 2025 • Viator

Bruno was the best guide...

Bruno was the best guide ever! His love of Sicily exudes and it shines through. This experience is worth every penny! Thank you Bruno!!!!

AnonymousJune 2025 • Viator

Authentic Godfather tour

A must see authentic Godfather tour. The people of Sicily were amazing. We especially enjoyed Mauricio’s our wonderful driver and guide’s expertise on the godfather & mafia history, the scenic mountain top views of the near distant towns of Taormina, Calabria and Mt Etna. The visit to Bar Vitelli and the church where Michael & Appolina were married was special as the church bells rang and playing to the music of Ave Maria. A most impressive wine and luncheon experience is something we will carr...read more

Heather_VMay 2025 • Viator

Well worth the money! DO IT!

Such an enjoyable day! Marco is a man with a wealth of knowledge about The Godfather and the area. The views were breathtaking! Well worth the money for the day!

Ronald_MApril 2025 • Viator

Very nice day

Comfortable transportation with good driver. Full day with an excellent guide, Davide. Very knowledgeable about each of the placed visited and their role in history as well as the Godfather trilogy. Lunch was at a family owned restaurant where everything was fresh made and delicious.