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The 13 Best Godfather Tours in Sicily

13 tours  ·  from $60

The films were shot in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, not in Corleone, and the good tours say so. These 13 compare the villages visited, the driving time and whether a granita at the Bar Vitelli is included, with prices.

From Taormina: Savoca and Forza d'Agrò The Godfather Tour - From Taormina to the first viewpoint
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From Taormina: Savoca and Forza d’Agrò The Godfather Tour

1.Savoca and Forza d’Agrò The Godfather Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 616 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Taormina, Naxos, or Letojanni with guide Marcello to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, two hill towns used in The Godfather films. Visit Bar Vitelli, Santa Lucia Church, and other locations, with hotel pickup, admissions, English or Italian guiding, and about five hours on the road.

“Marcello was really helpful and kind. We took our 3 year-old son with us and he made sure que was OK every step of the way. The towns we visited are beautiful and a must-see if you’re a true Godfather fan. I recommend it.”

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From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch - Savoca and the real places behind The Godfather
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From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

2.Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina from Catania in an air-conditioned minivan. See Bar Vitelli and the Cappuccini catacombs, eat pasta alla Norma with Etna wine, and visit Taormina’s Greek Theater. English and Italian guides are available, with private and small-group options.

“We had an amazing day. Danilo was very friendly and his knowledge of history really fascinated us. We learn many things about Sicilly. We are definitely will recommend to everyone to make this excursion and Danilo as guide for Sicilly. Thank you guys for an amazing trip!:)”

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Taormina: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch - The real Mafia story behind the film
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Taormina: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch

3.Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 313 reviews · from $134

Travel from Taormina by Mercedes minivan to Savoca and Forza D'Agro, where The Godfather was filmed. Guides such as Denise, Carlos, Antonio, Orazio, and Giovanni combine movie stories with Sicilian history, followed by pasta and Etna white wine at a panoramic restaurant.

“Denise was a fabulous guide and really made everyone feel welcome. Highly recommend the tour.”

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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private) - Savoca and the famous Bar Vitelli
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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

4.Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Travel from Taormina in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Giovanni, Denise, or Valerio. Visit Forza d’Agrò, Savoca, Bar Vitelli, and Saint Lucy Church, then share homemade pasta, bruschetta, and wine in a charming Sicilian restaurant.

“Denise our guide was excellent as she was a native Sicilian and very knowledgeable of the area as well as the real story of the Mafia.”

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The Godfather Movie Tour - Savoca and the scene at Bar Vitelli
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The Godfather Movie Tour

5.The Godfather Movie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Follow Michael Corleone’s Sicilian story through Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned minivan transport, and a possible visit to Castello degli Schiavi. Guides such as Alessio, Peter, Carmelo, and Gianmarco bring the filming stories to life. The castle costs €25 extra.

“The tour brings you back in time regarding the GodFather movies. We go to key sites where it was filmes. The guide Alessio was very knowledheable and interesting in his explanations. This tour must be on your bucket list while in Taormina.”

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From Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta - Forza d’Agro: old streets and a Norman castle
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From Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta

6.Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel privately from Taormina with an English-speaking local guide to Savoca and Forza d’Agro, where The Godfather was filmed. Visit Bar Vitelli, old churches, and castle ruins, learn about Sicily’s Mafia and anti-Mafia fight, then enjoy a traditional lunch with sea views.

“MASSIMO was such a pleasure. So friendly, professional and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful experience”

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The Godfather tour Sicily - Savoca and the famous Bar Vitelli
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The Godfather tour Sicily

7.The Godfather tour Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Taormina, Castelmola, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò with guide Marcello. Visit the Vitelli Bar, Santa Lucia church, and Capuchin crypt, then see more filming locations from The Godfather trilogy in a small group of up to 16.

“This was a brilliant tour led by Marcello. We had a wonderful day. Marcello has so much knowledge to share about The Godfather trilogy. We were a party of 4 in a minibus with two other people. Marcello kept us on track throughout the day, without being rushed, ensuring we had the best experience and didn’t miss anything. He is such a friendly guy. You can’t fail to enjoy your day. Masses of knowledge shared with us, a small manageable group of people, fantastic views from both locations but especially at Forza d’Agro. I highly recommend this tour with the wonderful Marcello.”

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From Palermo: Half-Day Corleone Excursion - Three hours in Corleone
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From Palermo: Half-Day Corleone Excursion

8.Half-Day Corleone Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Ride from Palermo to Corleone in an air-conditioned minivan, visit the Godfather Museum, see the Gorges of the Dragon and Due Rocche Waterfalls, then stop at Ficuzza. Drivers such as Sergio, Marco, and Giovanni are known for friendly local insight, though guide quality can vary.

“A great trip, our driver was very helpful and informative. The museum in Corleone was very interesting too”

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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina - Bar Vitelli and the old churchyard
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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

9.The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Messina Port to Savoca and Taormina in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Katia, Alessandra, and Cecilia share film stories, local history, and food tips. Visit Bar Vitelli, stroll Corso Umberto, and enjoy Sicilian treats, water, and free time.

“It was a wonderful day with Katia & our driver (Jackmon?). It was both educational as well as entertaining. The food provided thru out the day was a surprising bonus. Would love to do ANY tour with Katia!!”

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'The Godfather' Movie Tour from Taormina - A slower hour in Forza d’Agrò
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‘The Godfather’ Movie Tour from Taormina

10.‘The Godfather’ Movie Tour from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 146 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Ride from Taormina to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, two Sicilian villages used in The Godfather films. You’ll see Bar Vitelli, the wedding church exterior, and village streets, with guides such as Isabella, Noema, and Nino leading some departures. Allow four hours, plus walking on steep cobblestones.

“Great value and very informative. Highly recommend. Our guide Isabella was great as was our driver 👍”

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From Taormina: Private Godfather Tour with Lunch - Santa Lucia church and the wedding scene
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From Taormina: Private Godfather Tour with Lunch

11.Private Godfather Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · from $248

Ride from Taormina, Catania, Messina, or nearby towns to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò with a private English-speaking guide. See Bar Vitelli, movie churches, Norman castle ruins, and Sicilian filming sites, then share a generous family-style lunch with wine.

“Very informative and got to see old Sicilian life and towns off the beaten track. The lunch and wine was also beautiful!”

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The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo - The Mafia Museum and the serious side of the story
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The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo

12.The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $298

Travel by private minivan from Palermo to Corleone with an English-speaking driver-guide, visit the Mafia Museum at your own cost, enjoy local coffee or cannoli, then see Monreale Cathedral and its hilltop views. Umberto and Cristian are among the guides praised for their flexible, personal approach.

“Learning about the Corleone people, the origins of the mafia and its history, visiting the cathedral in monreale. Eating fresh ricotta and sweets. Our guide Humberto was so nice made us feel like family! Very professional and we felt safe! I recommend without reservations.”

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|FROM CATANIA| The Godfather - Savoca and Taormina [PRIVATE] - San Nicolò Church and the wedding scene
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|FROM CATANIA| The Godfather – Savoca and Taormina [PRIVATE]

13.|FROM CATANIA| The Godfather – Savoca and Taormina [PRIVATE]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Leave Catania at 9:00 AM with a private guide and vehicle for Savoca’s Bar Vitelli and San Nicolò Church, then spend about three hours in Taormina. Rustian Caccetta is one named guide. Tours run in English, Spanish, or Italian for groups of up to seven.

“We had a very interesting and informative explanation about the filming locations of The Godfather movie from our tour leader. Went for a coffee at Bar Vitelli and afterwards went for a beautiful walk around the area. Visited the church were the marriage scene was held. Savoca is a beautiful village not just because of the movie but also to relax and enjoy the beautiful endless views. Definitely worth the visit. Afterwards we headed to Taormina. You have around 3 hours here to walk and explore, visit the theatre if you have time, do some shopping or just enjoy a lovely lunch. Our tour leader Mr.Rustian Caccetta, was very cordial…”

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