4 Messina Film Location Tours Worth Booking

1.Savoca,Taormina,Castelmola jewels of Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $211Our pick

Meet your driver at Gate 5 in Messina and travel by private van to Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina. Expect The Godfather film sites, almond wine, granita, cannoli, and time to explore Corso Umberto. Guides may include Alessandro, Marisa, Pary, Asena, or Beran.

“Fantastic time exploring Savoca, Castlemola and Taormina!! Paria and Alberto were wonderful guides tailoring the day to accommodate everything we wanted to see and do. From timing each stop to avoid the crowds to the extras like canollis and almond wine, we couldn’t have asked for a better day!!”

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2.From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $355

Leave Messina port with a private guide such as Maurizio, Marco, Bruno, or Davide for Savoca and Forza d’Agro. See Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, Norman castle remains, and film sites from The Godfather, then enjoy a local lunch with sea views.

“From the moment we were picked up and met Marco I knew this was going to be a special day and we were right. Marco took us to all the sites and explained everything along the way. He took us to this amazing restaurant, Sikania, for lunch which was amazing. I highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Private Godfather and Taormina Tour with Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $214

From Messina, ride in a private air-conditioned van to Bar Vitelli, the church of The Godfather wedding scene, Taormina, and Forza d’Agrò. You get about three hours in Taormina, bottled water, and pickup at the cruise terminal. Erika and Filippo are named tour contacts.

“We had a great day. We enjoyed going to the town and visiting where the film was made. Beautiful shops as well. Erika was fantastic and a pleasure to work with as well as Filippo. Would highly recommend with them.”

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4.Savoca and Taormina; history, cinema and dreamlike views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $192Best value

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Messina to Savoca and Taormina with Alessandro’s team. See Bar Vitelli and the film locations, explore Taormina’s Greek theater and Corso Umberto, then stop for views of Isola Bella. Pickup is at cruise port Gate 5.

“We had The Best Time on this tour! Our guide, “Frank” was so accommodating and fun. We, all 8 of us, voted him and the tour, to be the best out of all our other tours from our 10 day cruise trip. Fell in love with Sicily.”

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