The Godfather and Taormina tour from Messina
Excursions & day trips

The Godfather and Taormina tour from Messina

Free
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, Spanish
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 6 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the place where Francis Ford Coppola filmed some important scenes of 'The Godfather' film
  • Discover the magical Taormina
  • Enjoy a day to discover a part of Sicily
What to expect

A must for the lovers of 'The Godfather' is undoubtedly the ancient village of Savoca (40 km away from Messina) which rises up on a hill, about 300 mt on the sea level between the rivers Agrò and Savoca. In 1972, some of the scenes from the famous film 'The Godfather' were shot here by Francis Ford Coppola with famous actors such as Al Pacino and Marlon Brando. In the film you can see the church of St. Nicholas, the streets of the historic centre and the palace Trimarchi where the Bar Vitelli, mentioned in the novel written by Mario Puzo was reproduced. Today Savoca has become very popular thanks to its picturesque places and especially the Bar Vitelli (which still has its old sign "Bar Vitelli") which still keeps the architectural and aesthetic features of the past when the famous scenes were filmed.

The tour continues to the charming Taormina with its ancient Corso Umberto, the Greek-Roman Theatre (that you can visit on request), and its exclusive shops. A walk along the narrow and picturesque streets is a must to discover the beauties of the pearl of the Mediterranean.

For those who leave from Messina at the end of the tour there will be a short visit of the historic center of the city: the square of the cathedral with the biggest astronomical clock in the world, the church of the Catalans which is an extraordinary example of Arab-Norman art and the panoramic terrace between the Shrine of Christ the King and the Sanctuary of Montalto where you can admire the Strait of Messina.

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What's included
  • check Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • check Walking tour
  • check Professional guide
  • check Live commentary on board
  • check On board assistant only (on request)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees (for example: the visit of the Greek Theatre)
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Where
Meeting point:
This tour offers pick up service from various locations. Please choose your pick up among the ones listed at the moment of purchase.
What to remember
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A minimum number of 8 people per tour applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • A maximum of 54 people per booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant meals not included
  • Cellular number required
  • Departure times are set according to arrival of cruise ships
  • Please provide a personal e-mail
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Provider
Discover Messina
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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