Overview
Private Tour from Taormina by comfortable car or minivan with personal guide/driver to Savoca, the must-see Sicilian hill town world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here. Learn about the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight.
Later, descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour (NOT Private boat tour) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to admire the beauty of Taormina coastline, Isola Bella and Blue Grotto. Pears and Mt. Etna from the Sea!
The boat tour is about 2 hours. During the tour will have a traditional lunch (cured meat, cheese, dried tomatoes, olives, caponata, parmigiana, norma pasta, lemon sorbet, local wine). Ther'is a option with pick-up from Messina.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Traditional Lunch
Boat tour (the boat tour is not private) of Taormina Bay
Private Tour exclusively for your party
Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
Walking tour of Savoca
Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car
Personal local English-speaking driver/guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Savoca
3 hours
Savoca is an unspoilt medieval town that near Taormina that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the "going to the mattresses" time. Here you will visit Bar Vitelli and 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.
Then you will walk to an ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married kneeling in the doorway. 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. At the end of the walking tour you will have a traditional lunch in a typical "Trattoria." Lunch consist: cheeses from Etna, 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. -
Giardini Naxos
2 hours
Departure: Giardini Naxos Bay
Places: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, the Cave of Love and the Rock of the Prickly Pear.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- The boat tour is Not private
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Godfather Private Tour and Taormina Boat Tour with Lunch
Can I cancel Godfather Private Tour and Taormina Boat Tour with Lunch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Traditional Lunch
- Boat tour (the boat tour is not private) of Taormina Bay
- Private Tour exclusively for your party
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Walking tour of Savoca
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Personal local English-speaking driver/guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Savoca, Giardini Naxos.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Prestelli Sicily Tours
