Private and Guided Godfather Tour with traditional lunch
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Private and Guided Godfather Tour with traditional lunch
By Prestelli Sicily Tours
About
Hurry up and Book 12h in advance to visit Sicily’s romantic atmosphere and unconventional history has seduced visitors for millennia, but they're easy to miss in the bustle of modern travel. This private walking tour immerses you in rustic hill towns and the history of the Sicilian Mafia—including visits to filming sites of The Godfather movie—and the anti-Mafia fight. Upgrade to end your tour with food and wine tastings or a traditional fish dinner at a local restaurant.
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C$375.51
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Duration: 4–7 hours
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Live guide: English, Italian
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- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you
- Bottled water
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro
- Lesson about The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Traditonal lunch in Trattoria
- Entry/Admission - Porta Messina
What's not included- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Your private guide will pick you up at your accommodation, hotel,port or train station in Taormina, Catania, Messina and nearby towns.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Taormina port
- Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
- Porto d'Ulisse, 95126 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35040P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Most travellers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- Private and Guided Godfather Tour with traditional lunch cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Private and Guided Godfather Tour with traditional lunch on Tripadvisor
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- Private and Guided Godfather Tour with traditional lunch is hosted by Prestelli Sicily Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Prestelli Sicily Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Private and Guided Godfather Tour with traditional lunch on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35040P3
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- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Porta MessinaStop: 5 hours - Admission includedDuring "The Godfather" tour, 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, optionally you can visit Enoteca near Santa Lucia church, and on a terrace with romantic sea view taste Sicilian red and white wines paired with traditional food (locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, parmigiana, olives, extra virgin olive oil and fresh home-made bread and lemon sorbet). The tour will continue in Forza d'Agro, another stunning hilltop town with a "Godfather" connection. You will walk the abandoned streets 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.Read morePass byBar Vitelli
- You'll return to the starting point
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- wendysN8578SJ0 contributionsGodfather + Horseback RideWe 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 by our guide, Marco. He was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, took great photos for us and never rushed us. Franco led our hour long horseback ride from Rancho Hildago through gorgeous Sicilian countryside with views of villages, Ionean Sea, and Mt. Etna peaking through the clouds now and then. Franco was friendly and we could see his passion for his horses and locality although he spoke little English. We are intermediate riders and didn't need much direction, but this might not work too well for inexperienced riders, especially children. However it was a dream cone true for us! Then we went to lunch at a little local place that overlooked Savoca, where GF was filmed. Lunch was delicious and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Finally, we went to Bar Vitelli and then walked up to St. Lucia Church where major scenes were filmed. There are additional locations that are included on other GF tours, but this one only focused on these. We were fine with that since these were the 2 places we wanted to see and we didn't want to spread ourselves too thin in one day. Marco did an excellent job of providing background on the mafia, Godfather filming, and many recommendations for the remainder of our stay. On our return trip Marco even stopped so I could dip my hands in the Ionean Sea, which I hadn't figured out how to make happen although it was on my must-do list for this trip. This was the perfect day for my hubby and me!Written March 14, 2024
- wendysN8578SJ0 contributionsWorth the Splurge!This was a splurge excursion for us, but worth every penny/euro! We wanted to visit some wineries and all of the other tours only went to a large producer that we can easily buy bottles from in the States. We got to visit 3 truly unique wineries, all were wonderful, but Vin Lizzo were we had our lunch and got to visit with the brothers who began it was the best! La Gelsomina was gorgeous. The final family_owned winery showed us their 250+ year old wine press, which was a treat! You won't go away hungry or thirsty! Also, our driver Omar was extremely accommodating and never rushed us.Written March 14, 2024
- jaimeb7050 contributionsAmazing volcanic adventure.The views, the volcano, and the winery were all excelent. But above all, Mauricio, our guide was the best. Very knowledgeable and courteus, he made the adventure trully amazing. Thank you.Written March 13, 2024
- 17drewg0 contributionsWonderful trip in Sicily!This was an amazing 8 day trip organized by Marco at Prestelli Tours. All of the guides were amazing and fun to be with. I highly recommend the tour!Written March 11, 2024
- smoodled0 contributionsAbsolutely perfect experience!Pasquale was very accommodating of our specific needs (and a very last minute booking!) but we could not have asked for a better trip. Our guide / driver Maurizio was very friendly and knowledgeable, and his passion for anything related to Sicily clearly shone through. He went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied with our experience! Our visit to Rosa's vineyard was also excellent - she was a lovely host and provided first class wine and food before showing us through the exquisite vineyard. Absolutely would recommend, this trip should be an essential part of any Sicily itinerary!Written March 10, 2024
- 17drewg0 contributionsOutstanding private guided tour of Sicily!We did the 8 day tour of eastern Sicily with stays in Taormina, Syracuse, and Ragusa. Marco from Prestelli Tours did an excellent job of selecting very nice hotels and guides that picked us up for daily walking and driving tours of the sights. Everything was very organized and on time. This was an epic vacation and think this is the only way to see Sicily. This was truly a custom created and private tour. I give it a full 5-star rating! Thank you again Marco!Written March 9, 2024
- L5746RBsamanthac0 contributionsTop tier wine tourI can't put into words how amazing this tour was. Samuela was the absolute best, from pick up to drop off the tour was amazing and she had so much knowledge to share with us. We have done wine tours all over the world and this ranks as one of the absolute best because of the level of service. The first and last winery were absolutely top notch, and the one we went for lunch while not as intimate of an experience provided lots of information on the region and how the industry has evolved over the years. 10/10 experience, it was so goof we will be back next year again!Written January 31, 2024
- J5467RBnorah0 contributionsAwesome tour!Omar was amazing! He picked us up on time. He is very knowledgeable about the whole area. He answered all our questions. I would highly recommend the private tour with Omar. Grazie Mille.Written December 20, 2023
- Selene G0 contributionsMarco’s the best!!!!5 out of 5. Our guide, Marco, was fabulous and a very safe driver. So safe in fact that I fell asleep in between vineyards!!Written December 18, 2023
- Jaystravels20190 contributionsGreat guide experience.We had a great time on the tour. Picked us up right from the hotel and took us to a few different wineries. The reservations were already made for us, so everything was convenient and the wineries were great.Written October 31, 2023
- Born2travel20 contributionsBeautiful fun and informative dayWe had booked the Etna tour, but due to rain it was cancelled. As an alternative we opted for the Catania tour. It was a positive choice. Our guide was friendly and explained the whole history of the city. It was a journey through Roman times to the Baroque. During the tour we also tasted arancini with meat sauce and pistachio. It was a learning experience for our children as well. Characteristic and fun is the fish market, wonderful is the cathedral of Santa Agata.Written October 29, 2023
- sbsamuel0 contributionsSamuela The Spectacular! The Best Day on the Trip of a Lifetime.Samuela the SPECTACULAR. On a trip of a lifetime, our private tour of Etna and the surrounding villages was far and away the best day. Samuela’s vast knowledge of the volcano from its geographical and historical significance to the boundless fruits and vegetation that thrive on its magical soil perfectly accompanied the breathtaking beauty of the day. Samuela was prompt and attentive and extremely flexible. We were supposed to go on the boat but weather conditions did not allow. Samuela quickly arranged what turned out to be a private wine tour and tasting at an absolutely scintillating and delicious Etna winery. This is an absolute must for travelers to Catania/Taormina- our trip simply would not have been complete without it. Thank you Samuela!!!!!Written October 26, 2023
- Rick M0 contributionsGreat experience, great day!!Terrific experience working first with Pasquale and then our driver Bruno. Toured and tasted 3 completely different wineries that helped me to better understand the breadth and diversity of Sicilian wine and food. Each of the wineries were wonderful hosts. Don’t show up full unless you want to miss out on the unique flavors and food that each winery has to offer. Bruno was fantastic and kept up entertained as we navigated the mountainside between wineries. For those who get car sick, he was an amazingly courteous driver, my wife had no issues. Great tour and people, highly recommendWritten October 25, 2023
- M9970RPkirstenh0 contributionsGreat tour!We booked this tour after our amazing experience with this company and we are really glad we did! My husband and I have loved Mt. Etna, our guide Bruno was amazing. He shared very interesting information about the Volcano and the area and was very attentive. Etna landscapes are unforgettable! In the afternoon we had a boat tour around Giardini Naxos and Taormina bay, which was very relaxing. The panorama was absolutely beautiful. This is our second tour with Prestelli Sicily Tours and we will for sure choose the company for our future trips to Sicily. We really recommend!Written October 24, 2023
- Meander1523240 contributionsExcellent wine tour with Roberto!Excellent wine tour with Roberto! We visited two small and one larger winery on the north side of Mount Etna. It was an absolutely fantastic experience. Roberto is not only an excellent driver and tour guide, but a wonderful sommelier. The places he planned for us were exactly what we wanted and we could not have been happier. We highly recommend Roberto’s tour to anyone interested in Mt. Etna wines.Written October 24, 2023
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KIKInJames
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
A private tour around Sicily taking in the culture, food and iconic scenes from the godfather from a very knowledgeable tour guide Maurizio was a highlight of our trip in Sicily. Every part of the trip Maurizio went above and beyond to keep us informed and comfortable. It was a relaxing trip with breathtaking views. A must
Written December 20, 2023
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Whatferbaby1
Lewisburg, KY2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
My husband is a huge fan of The Godfather movies. I surprised him with this tour while we were on vacation in Taormina. Our driver, Bruno, was great! It was a beautiful day. The food was good. We saw so much! Well worth the money.
Written December 6, 2023
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seasillyrose
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Sept 2023 • Friends
This is only one of many tours we took with Prestelli Sicily Tours. If you enjoyed watching the Godfather, you won’t want to miss this tour. Our guide “Marco” was excellent. He is knowledgeable and so accommodating. This is our second Godfather tour. We enjoyed it so much in 2019 that we had to bring our friends this year and they loved it. Every tour Prestelli arranged for us was wonderful. Every restaurant they suggested for us was excellent. Every boat tour they booked for us was outstanding. I will use Prestelli Sicily Tours and recommend them always. Thank you both Nadia and Patrick for all your help and kindness.
Written November 10, 2023
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Joseph S
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Sept 2023 • Friends
This was an amazing experience with a wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable company. Please ask for Bruno or his partners - 6 of us took the God Father Tour - our guide Bruno picked us up promptly and on time, confirmed with us via What’s Ap the day before - had a comfortable and reliable transport can and showed us an amazing time. The sights, his knowledge snd the meal we had at the end were all memorable. We strongly support snd recommend this company.
Written September 15, 2023
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Preet G
Seattle, WA13 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Amazing experience. Would recommend for anyone visit Sicily. Great views and photo opportunities. Family friendly.
Written August 19, 2023
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Jaewon C
New York City, NY1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
The tour was fantastic. Bruno, our guide, knew the actors in the movie. Highly recommend the tour.
Written August 16, 2023
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Shelley C
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
My husband and I had a wonderful time on this tour! We are so glad Bruno was our guide! We learned so much from him about the Godfather films as well as Sicilian mafia history.
He was a very careful driver & stopped at all the important historical sites. Lunch and the wine were also spectacular!
Bruno was so friendly and felt like one of our friends! We really enjoyed our conversations with him throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour and Bruno as a guide!
He was a very careful driver & stopped at all the important historical sites. Lunch and the wine were also spectacular!
Bruno was so friendly and felt like one of our friends! We really enjoyed our conversations with him throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour and Bruno as a guide!
Written July 31, 2023
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JZ VA
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Jul 2023 • Family
This tour was amazing! Nino (Antonino) was the best! Even if you are not huge fans of the Godfather movies (which we are), the tour was well worth it. Unlike the big bus tours, we went through the small towns and countryside seeing so much of the beauty of Sicily. Lunch was at a small but wonderful authentic Italian restaurant. This tour allowed us to get out of the touristy areas for a great perspective on what Sicily is really like. I would definitely recommend it!
Written July 23, 2023
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JODIFELL
NEW YORK289 contributions
Bruno our guide was excellent. He was knowledgeable, informative and spoke English very well. He drove safely around the crazy roads and was a pleasure to be around
Written July 11, 2023
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Fred
6 contributions
Excellent tour with a great tour guide Bruno who explained very well the details of the film making and other local customs. Good local food. We have done many tours/excursion but this was one of the bests!
Written June 17, 2023
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nigelo180
London, UK2 contributions
we are a party of5 or 6-stopping in Messina on a cruise ship on 27th August-your excursions are all highly rated-
we would like a bespoke tour-to see as much of The Godfather-but I think that the areas are spread apart-we dont really want to stop for a long time to eat-unless there is somewhere very good-historic or vineyard-please make some recommendations.
we would like a private tour-with a minivan-air conditioned if possible-we would suggest a 930 pick up from the the cruise ship and return about 5pm or so-one of us has walking problems not bad just would not want to have 100 steps to climb.
Please can you give us details of a suggested tour -you are the experts-and also the pricing-thank you very much for being so responsive.
Best wishes
Nigel
Nicole K
18 contributions
The Godfather Tour with MARCO was great! My husband has trouble walking and Marco was very helpful in accommodating him. We paid a little extra to get a ride on a small vehicle to reach the church in Savaco. Both towns are great and not far at all from each other. Our tour lasted from 10:00am until about 2:00 and that included the food and wine option at the end. I recommend the food at the end because it was delicious (family run/farm to table) and the view from the restaurant was amazing! If you have the time and love the movie as much as my husband and I, this tour is remarkable. It was so much more than I expected. Enjoy your trip!!!
James Brennan
4 contributions
Hi,
Me and my friend are staying at an Airbnb hotel in Catania, will the car be able to pick us up from this location?
If so, is that information I enter upon booking and paying for the tour?
Best
James
fairylove77
Gloucester, UK182 contributions
We are arriving in August is the tour still running? And where are the pick up points please.
Jay
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
Hi there does this tour operate out of Palermo as well or only Taormina?
Nadezelina
Taormina, Italy74 contributions
Hi Femluciano, thank you very much for your interest in our Godfather private tour!
We offer pickup and drop-off in Catania, Taormina and Messina. However, we can organize transportation from Palermo as well. Please, feel free to contact us by e-mail.
Thank you!
Nadia
Travelingtea34
Fort Drum, NY38 contributions
Hi, I’m flying in to Rome on March 20 and was hoping to do the tour on the 21st. I’m guessing I would have to take a flight on the morning of the 21st and do an early afternoon tour. Can you tell me where I would need to fly in to and give me an idea of where to stay that night? Please and thank you.
Nadezelina
Taormina, Italy74 contributions
Hi Travelingtea344, greetings from Sicily!
Thank you for your interest in our Godfather private tour.
You would need to fly in to Catania, and we would organize a pickup at the arrivals of the Fontanarossa Airport.
As to overnight, you could stay either at some hotel near the airport - i.e. Catania Airport Hotel, or in Catania centre - i.e. NH Catania, Best Western, UNA, etc. Otherwise, please consider staying for the night in Taormina - the main Sicilian resort, which is in 1 hour drive from the Catania airport.
Please feel free to contact us by email.
Grazie!
Nadia
Gavthecatsuperkeeper
Leeds, UK3 contributions
Hi there,we a family of four are children allowed on this trip? Visiting Augu
st 2020
Nadezelina
Taormina, Italy74 contributions
Hi Gavthecatsuperkeeper,
Thank you for your interest in our tour!
Of course, children are welcome!
Best regards,
Nadia
Briody
colorado254 contributions
I went to book and they didn't give me a time request. I am on a tour and can only do 12 or 1. Also what time would I be back if I did the wine selection and what time if I didn't. Thanks
Tom R
Rancho Cucamonga, CA295 contributions
How long is the tour, with dinner option and without dinner option? Thanks.
Nadezelina
Taormina, Italy74 contributions
Hello Tomr170, thank you for your interest in our tour!
Basic tour (without food and wine tasting and dinner) takes about 4,5-5 hours. Tour + food and wine tasting or dinner/lunch takes about 6 hours. Tour + food and wine tasting in Savoca + lunch or dinner at fish restaurant in Forza d'Agro takes about 7-8 hours.
Best regards,
Nadia