The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina
Description
Taormina and Savoca tour is one of the most exciting Sicily day tours from Messina (port or city center) in particular for the lovers of the Godfather. From the departing point, we will reach the ancient town of Savoca Sicily, a wonderful medieval village, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. You will start a little Savoca tour, following the footsteps of the Godfather movie by F.F. Coppola, to whom a statue is dedicated in the panoramic square of the village. This square is very popular also for hosting the famous bar Vitelli. Our guides will explain to you its history and its festivals. Then we will leave for Taormina, known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. You will have a stroll in its ancient Corso Umberto, which has been recently one of the White Lotus Sicily locations for season 2. We are waiting for you, we are ready to welcome you to live together with us the fantastic experience of the Taormina and Savoca tour, you will not regret it!
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Itinerary
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
On the churchyard of this monument were filmed a few scenes of the Godfather saga.
The main street of Taormina where the major part of the monuments are located.
The main attraction of Savoca preserving the original structure as in the Godfather saga.
Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.
The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari
The main street of Taormina
The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum number 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
- Not wheelchair accessible.
Reviews(206)
Very enjoyable day with informative guide through Godfather village of Savoca and then through pretty Taormina - just the right amount of time in each. Be prepared for lots of walking, although shade and refreshments always nearby.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Discover Messina Sicily, and Julia and Vito made the day truly unforgettable! Julia was an incredible guide. She was extremely knowledgeable not only about The Godfather movies, but also about Sicily, its history, culture, and the places we were visiting. She had a great way of telling the stories that made everything feel alive and kept all of us completely engaged throughout the day. She was also incredibly accommodating with our toddler, which made a huge difference for our family. By the end of the tour, somehow Julia had even turned all of us into fans of the Messina football team! 😂⚽️🇮🇹 And then there’s Vito… Vito might be the best driver I’ve ever had on a tour. Watching him navigate the Sicilian roads was like watching Jason Statham in The Transporter mixed with Jason Bourne. 😂 He handled everything with incredible confidence and skill while still making us feel completely safe and comfortable. Honestly, watching him drive was almost an attraction itself! Julia and Vito were the perfect team. They gave us an amazing look at Sicily, made us laugh, taught us a ton, and made the entire day feel personal rather than like we were just being taken from one tourist stop to another. If you’re a Godfather fan, or even if you’re just looking for a fantastic way to experience Sicily, I highly recommend Discover Messina Sicily. And if you can get Julia and Vito as your guide and driver, you’ve hit the jackpot. Thank you, Julia and Vito, for an incredible day! We’ll definitely remember it for a long time. 🇮🇹❤️
This was one of our favorite excursions. Our guide Katia and driver Peppe were excellent. Katia was very knowledgeable about the region and provided so many informative details about the GF movie and sites.
Many thanks to Katia and Emanuele for a very interesting and informative day trip.
Wonderful day for Godfather church. The vitelli bar. Taomina. Katia was the best guide I've had. Very very good
It was amainzg!! The communication before as far as meeting place and direction were great. Katia and our driver, Giacomo were outstanding and made the tour even better. Katia gave each of us a delicious cookie and provided us with a bottle water which was a bonus. Her knowledge was excellent and her deliverance was well understood. I would Totally recommend this tour and specifically with this duo.
Katia was a great tour guide. Pickup and drop off at port. The visit to Savoca and Taormina was well worth it.
A tremenous time with exceptional guides. Katia the Guide and Jacobo the driver were phenomenal. Every part of this trip was centered on celebrating the historical, cultural and geographical charm of Sicily, while also caring about the tourists at the same time. Yes, Savoca was hot, as was Taoromina, but the trip was worth every minute! The smiles, the laughter, the eagerness to share about a truly magical place made each person in our group: My parents (early 80s), my husband and I and our daughter had a BLAST!! Katia knows what she is doing, and the driver as well. The communication from beginning, middle and end, was clear, concise and catered to the folks in the comfortable, airconditioned van. We also enjoyed the lovely cookies and the bottled water :) We'll be back, and we'll be in touch with this amazing DISCOVER MESSINA again!
Katia, our guide was absolutely AMAZING! She was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, professional, hilarious and gave fantastic customer service! I would definitely come back again. As a travel agent, I will send her more customers. Lisa 2026 (the group with 39)
Thanks for a great day. Serena was a great guide. Very willing, cheerful, and attentive. 100% recommended
