9 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 $192

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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5.The Godfather Movie Tour from Messina – PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $171

Travel privately from Messina’s cruise pier to Savoca, where Michael Corleone married Apollonia and visited Bar Vitelli. Continue to Forza d’Agrò, then spend time in Taormina for views, shopping, and sightseeing. Guides such as Sam, Michael, and Salvatore are praised for flexible, personal service.

“Michael our guide was the best. He was informative, entertaining, and funny. We had a great time. We would recommend getting a tour with him. All the best to your wife and kids.”

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6.Private Godfather Tour with Sicilian Cannoli Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $215

Travel privately from Messina to Bar Vitelli and the village of Savoca, where The Godfather was filmed. You will have free time in Taormina, see Messina Cathedral’s astronomical clock, and finish with a Sicilian cannolo. Erica and Filippo are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“It was a beautiful experience and the tour guide was well informed and patient. Erica and Filippo were great!”

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7.From Messina Cruise Terminal: Etna -Taormina-Godfather with food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $522

Travel by private car from Messina to Mount Etna, Taormina, and Savoca with an English-speaking guide. Expect volcano views, free time in Taormina, Godfather locations, Bar Vitelli, and a Sicilian lunch with wine.

“Excursions can have lots go wrong from weather to traffic to crowds and even accidents. I judge a tour by how they handle problems. We had an unfortunate communication problem over the meeting location. Nevertheless the tour operator immediately offered us a complete refund. When things go wrong and that will occasionally happen you can't ask for more than that. Thanks to Pasqualle.”

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8.Panoramic Vespa tour of Taormina, Castelmola and White Lotus series locations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $168Best value

Meet your guide at Via Vulcano 9 in Giardini Naxos, learn the Vespa basics, then ride through Taormina and Castelmola. You’ll see the Ancient Greek Theater, San Domenico Palace, Belvedere Square, and Norman Fortress, with English, German, or Spanish guidance and time for photos.

“Francesco was delightful. The tour was amazing. Francesco took it slow and gave us the opportunity to see everything at a great pace. I would recommend this tour without hesitation!”

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9.Private/Guided Godfather with Authentic Pizza Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $224

Join an English-speaking guide such as Roberto or Bruno for a private five to six-hour tour from Taormina or Messina. Visit The Godfather film sites in Savoca and Forza d'Agro, walk to Michael and Apollonia's church, and enjoy pizza, wine, bruschetta, and lemon sorbet with Ionian Sea views.

“Our family just did this tour on Tuesday with Bruno. We all had the absolute best time. Bruno made the tour so fun and memorable for all of us. We got so much out of this tour because of him. He was so engaging and really knew so much about the Godfather and Sicily!! Thank you for everything.”

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