The 15 Catania Film Location Tours Fans Book First

1.Catania/Taormina: The Godfather Filming Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 356 reviews · from $113Our pick

Travel from Catania or Taormina in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Alessio and Carmelo. Visit Savoca, Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, Forza d’Agrò, and possibly Castello degli Schiavi, with hotel pickup included.

“As a Godfather fan for almost 2 decades, Alessio is the best guide I could’ve asked for! He lives & breathe Godfather I guess, I couldn’y stop discussing with him from the beginning to the very end of the trip, he’s very passionate & knowledgable. We went to all the iconic spots from Taormina to Forza d’Agro. In Don Tomassino’s house & Bar Vitelli I took videos of me recreating Michael’s lines & Alessio helped directed, LOL, you should do it too! The only nuissance came in the end is the sudden stormy weather (which luckily was at the very end part), and the muddy flood that cause cat troubles,…”

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2.The Godfather Movie Tour

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

Follow Michael Corleone’s Sicilian story through Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, then add Castello degli Schiavi if available. With hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, and groups capped at eight, guides such as Alessio, Carmelo, and Gianmarco bring the filming details to life.

“We loved our tour. Our guide, Alesso, was so knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. We enjoyed hearing about how the movies were made. The locations we visited were great.”

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3.The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · from $115

Travel from Catania to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò with a live guide such as Andrea, Janet, Francesco, or Daniele. See Bar Vitelli, the Church of San Nicolò, and village streets used in The Godfather trilogy. Expect scenic drives, steep walks, photo stops, and time for a local lunch.

“Interesting trip with a good guide, visited lots of places.”

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4.Private Godfather Tour with Lunch

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

Visit Savoca’s Bar Vitelli and Santa Lucia church, then explore Forza d’Agrò with a private English-speaking guide. Learn about The Godfather and Sicily’s mafia history, and enjoy a family-style lunch of local cheeses, caponata, pasta alla Norma, and wine.

“Pasquel was fantastic!! Very interesting tour and he made it very special for us.”

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5.Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola-White Lotus-From Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78Best value

Leave Catania by minibus for Giardini Naxos, Castelmola, and Taormina. You’ll see the Nike statue, San Nicolo Church, Isola Bella from above, Corso Umberto, the Ancient Theatre, and White Lotus filming spots. Guides such as Giuseppe, Salvatore, Enzo, and Andrea add local stories along the way.

“Florence is an amazing person and a great tour guide. She took her time to explain everything and showed us a lovely afternoon.”

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6.White Lotus tour Taormina, Castelmola & Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 5 hours · from $85

Travel from Catania by minivan with a live guide to Giardini Naxos, Castelmola, and Taormina. You’ll see Isola Bella, stroll Corso Umberto, and have free time for monuments, shops, and food. Guides including Carmelo and Lory have earned praise for warm, helpful commentary.

“This tour was fabulous! Carmelo was an excellent guide humorous and made the day fun for all of us. The spots we stopped were terrific. He helped with where to go in each location and his driving was impeccable!”

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7.Full-Day The Godfather Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · from $113

From Catania, visit Bar Vitelli and the church scenes in Savoca, explore medieval Forza d’Agrò, and finish in Taormina. A small group of up to eight travels with a multilingual guide, with pickup, transport, and free cancellation included.

“I loved visiting the villages of Savoca and Forza d’Agrò! Two beautiful places and so cool the see the locations of filming. To see Bar Vitelli in person and have granita there was definitely a highlight. Going to Taormina was a great end to the trip too. Our guide Lory gave us great restaurant recommendations for Taormina too.”

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8.Private/Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Travel privately from Catania with an English-speaking guide such as Maurizio, Marco, Bruno, Omar, or Fabio. Walk through Savoca and Forza d’Agro, visit Bar Vitelli and movie churches, then enjoy a Sicilian meal at Gelso Nero with panoramic sea views.

“Bruno was the BEST guide ever!! He was so much fun took videos and picutre to capture the adventure together! HIghly suggest this tour with him as your guide.”

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9.Guided Cultural Tour of the Godfather Film in Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $162

Travel from Catania to Savoca and Forza d’Agro with Gabriele, an English-speaking private guide. Visit Bar Vitelli, San Nicolò Church, film locations, and panoramic viewpoints while watching matching movie clips. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and bottled water are included. Lunch is extra.

“Our Godfather tour in beautiful Savoca and Forza D’Agro with our guide Gabriel couldn’t have been more memorable! He was so knowledgeable about the movies and made sure we not only saw the exact places where scenes were filmed but took many photos of us in those places. He made gremolata suggestions at Bar Vitale (lemon was our favorite) and lunch recommendations at a lovely restaurant in the village. We’ll never forget our wonderful experience in Sicily!”

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10.Private Excursion to Taormina from Catania on the ways of the Godfather

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Travel by private car or minivan from Catania to Taormina and Savoca, where The Godfather was filmed. Expect Taormina’s Greek theater, Corso Umberto, Bar Vitelli, and mountain views. Guides may include Salvo, Valeria, Lorenzo, Matteo, or Valentino, with an optional licensed guide available for €180.

“Such a convenient way to see beautiful Taormina on a cruise stop! Highly recommend this company! The theater is a must-see.”

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11.The Godfather movie tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Catania with EtnaTribe to Savoca, Bar Vitelli, Forza d’Agrò, and Taormina. You’ll see churches used in The Godfather, enjoy Sicilian village views, look down on Isola Bella, and have free time in Taormina. Pickup, return transport, a multilingual guide, and a baby seat are included.

“Absolutely loved doing the with Andrea. We visited Savora which was my favorite part of the tour. It feels like a real Italian village. Taormina on a weekend might not be a good idea as it was super crowded.”

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12.Godfather Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $223

Travel privately from Catania with Alessandro or Marco to Savoca, Forza d’Agro, Casalvecchio Siculo, and Santa Teresa di Riva. See Bar Vitelli, film locations, hilltop churches, and the beach in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water.

“We had a great experience. Allesandro was great, knowledgeable and went out of his way to share some extra experiences with us that were somewhat off the beaten path. He made it a great day. Unfortunately Viator screwed us over on a different Godfather tour and wouldn’t give us our money back so we had to book this tour at the last minute but it had nothing to do with this operator or this tour- it was great. I highly recommend them .”

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13.Private Tour The Godfather in Savoca and Forza D’Agro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $162

Visit Savoca’s Bar Vitelli and Santa Lucia church, then continue to Forza d’Agrò for medieval lanes, coastal views, and film locations from The Godfather trilogy. Private pickup from your hotel, airport, or port is included, with guides such as Danilo and Roberto leading the way.

“Danilo was a great tour guide. ‘For anyone who enjoyed the Godfather movies. This is a great experience! The bonus was getting to through 2 villages that most tourists never see. Danilo was very entertaining, he knew so much about the areas the movie and could answer all questions we asked. He has us always laughing and went out of his way to make our tour all around amazing!”

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14.Godfather Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $243

Follow Michael Corleone’s Sicily through Savoca and Forza d’Agrò in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See Bar Vitelli, San Nicolò Church, and film locations linked to Vito Corleone. Add Castello degli Schiavi for €30, including a Sicilian tasting and film clips.

“Very good people. Ricardo was amazing. Great places. We loved the tour. They arrived on time, and was very comfortable.”

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15.The Godfather Tour in a Vintage Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Ride from Catania to Sicily’s most recognizable The Godfather locations in a private vintage car with an English or Italian-speaking driver. Walk Taormina, Savoca, Forza d’Agrò, and Letojanni, including Bar Vitelli and San Nicolò Church. Drivers such as Giuseppe add local film knowledge along the way.

“the perfect way to see the beautiful scenery where the Sicilian parts of the movies were shot. Allessandro and Guissepe were great guides. There are some locations that would be impossible to find on your own and great knowledge of both the film scenes and of Sicily.”

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