From Messina Cruise Terminal: Taormina+ Godfather tour+Lunch

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From Messina Cruise Terminal: Taormina+ Godfather tour+Lunch

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 US$356.34  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 24, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Discover Taormina's charm and cinematic history on this private tour from Messina. Explore iconic “Godfather” locations and enjoy a Sicilian lunch. Includes pickup/drop-off services.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Feel the unique relaxed atmosphere of Taormina the most famous Sicilian resort. You will walk the main street of Taormina - Corso Umberto - vibrant and lively, but still relaxed and romantic. You will see such important sights as Palazzo Corvaja and Roman Theatre Odeon of the 2nd century. Then continue to Duomo square and learn about the influence of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. In the second part of the tour we will go to Savoca(village famous for the movie "The Godfather"). We will visit the Bar Vitelli( where Michael the first time met Apollonia's father) and the church where Michael Corleone married Apollonia. At the end of the tour you have sicilian lunch in traditional Trattoria with salami, prosciutto, Etna cheeses, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, caponata, pasta alla norma and lemon sorbet with local wine. This tour is private, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pickup and drop-off in Messina.

What You Get

Bottled water
Hotel/port pickup and drop off
Round trip transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

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Via Etnea

Your private English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel or port in Taormina at your preferable hour in the morning, and you will start this delightful private tour of the most important and beautiful Sicilian sites. First, you will visit Mt Etna Volcano. Your friendly guide will tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages, you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain - honey, jams, olive oil, Etna DOC wines and liquors. Then continue to ascend and visit amazing natural phenomenon - a cave of lavic origin where, according to the Greek legend, Ulysses was confined by Polypheme, after which you will reach “Rifugio Sapienza” station at 2000mt. Here you will see famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Then your guide will chauffeur you to Alcantara Gorges Natural Reserve - another unique natural phenomenon with Etna activity connection. Several thousand years ago, Alcantara river's bed was blocked by lava flow from Mt Etna. As the lava was cooled much more quickly by the water than it would have done otherwise, it crystallised in the form of columns. Over the next millenia, the river eroded a channel through these columns, resulting in impressive gorges and ravines. You will see this unique gorges, refresh yourself in cool water of Alcantara river, enjoy unspoilt Sicilian nature. The tour will continue in Savoca - the must-see Sicilian hilltop village world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here. The guide will tell you about the filming process and trivia, and the real Sicilian Mafia story. You will discover the history and culture of the movie locations, and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk the authentic streets of Savoca, remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, church of Santa Lucia where the couple was married, follow the same path down the hill into town that the newlyweds did, and maybe even meet some locals cast in the movie - like signora who played Apollonia's mother! Then, you will arrive at a charming wine bar near the church, and sitting on a terrace with romantic panoramic view of the sea and surrounding countryside, you will have hearty traditional food and wine session. You will taste organic locally produced food - cheeses, salami, prosciutto, Sicilian relish caponata, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, home-made jelly, extra virgin olive oil and fresh bread with Etna DOC red and white wines.
8 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
Your private guide will pick you up at your accommodation, train station or port in Messina

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
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A very memorable tour
May 05, 2026

We had a magical day with our private tour guide, Marco. He tailored the itinerary to us, threw in a surprised breakfast before our cable car and jeep experience up to Mt Etna, then arranged an un...read more

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Godfather + Horseback Ride
March 14, 2024

We only had a short stay in Sicily and we wanted to go horseback riding and see Godfather filming locations, so this excursion was made to order for us! We were picked up from our hotel in Taormina...read more

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