Guided tour

From Taormina: Godfather and Mafia Tour with Sicilian Lunch

Activity provider: Sicily Activities
Guided tour

From Taormina: Godfather and Mafia Tour with Sicilian Lunch

Activity provider: Sicily Activities
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From US$ 127.59 per person

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Visit Savoca and Forza D'Agro, villages where The Godfather was filmed. Learn the real history behind the Mafia. Enjoy a plate of typical sicilian pasta with wine in charming panoramic restaurant.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
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Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit small villages used as filming locations for The Godfather movie
  • Hear about the real story of the Mafia, its structure and clan wars
  • Enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch accompanied by an Etna white wine
Full description

Compare the plot of The Godfather saga with the history of real-life Sicilian Mafia during this guided day trip from Taormina to the villages of Savoca and Forza D'Agro. Travel in comfort on a minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off. Enjoy an authentic Sicilian lunch with a glass of wine.

Begin the tour with a drive to Savoca and take a guided walk through the old town. Visit locations where The Godfather movie was filmed. See the Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone met the father of his future wife Apollonia, and St. Lucy’s Church, where they were married. Learn about the history of the Sicilian Mafia and how it spread throughout Italy. Hear about the Mafia clan wars for control of the territory. Then, head to your second stop, Forza D'Agro, another small village where the movie was filmed. After a walking tour, stop for lunch in a charming restaurant. Enjoy a plate of fresh pasta with wine from the Etna region on a terrace overlooking the Sicilian coast.

Includes
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
  • Pickup and drop-off in Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni
  • Live guide
  • Walking tour of Savoca
  • Walking tour of Forza D'Agro'
  • Pasta lunch
  • Glass of wine

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    • The tour ends at approximately 03:00 PM
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 112 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.7/5

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    As a fan of the films seeing some of the filming locations was amazing. Even if you're not a fan or haven't seen the films the locations you visit are beautiful. Two hilltop villages near Taormina (not the town of Corleone). The guide was knowledgeable about the filming and the Sicilian mafia in general for some context. The group was only 8 and we left at 10 to beat all the tour buses which made for a peaceful trip. The Sicilian lunch was lovely too.

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    October 8, 2022

    Our guide Carlos picked me up on time and as arranged. He is fluent in several languages. I had been nervous about driving up the mountain sides but Carlos drove to our comfort level and the van was comfortable and cool and only 8 of us. We heard lots of history; cultural, geological, historical and political. Because we were visiting high ancient villages you need to expect some stairs and uneven pavement. Carlos arranged for passengers with mobility issues to hitch a ride on a tuk-tuk at Savocca but I don’t know if that is usual for the tour. I enjoyed the pasta and wine lunch. We had quite an appetite by that time. I had a nice day, learned alot and was able to enjoy the splendid views near Taormina. Thanks to GYG and Carlos.

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    October 6, 2022

    Denise was the most awesome guide ever. Her knowledge and passion for the history of the area of country of Sicily was enormous and very helpful. I was most excited to come to Sicily because of this tour and it did not disappoint. I would recommend this to anyone considering a godfather tour. The Sicilian lunch and wine was incredibly delicious and fresh. Thank you again Denise for an awesome afternoon.

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    September 27, 2022

    Product ID: 129585