The World’s 12 Best The Godfather and Sicily Film Tours

1.Catania/Taormina: The Godfather Filming Locations Tour

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

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Catania or Taormina to Savoca, Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, Forza d’Agrò, and possibly Castello degli Schiavi. Guides such as Alessio and Carmelo add film facts, Sicilian history, photos, and behind-the-scenes stories. The seven-hour trip includes hotel pickup, parking, tolls, and drop-off.

“Alessio was a blessing. very accommodating. Very easy to get along with and talk to. no stupid questions. and he knew so much about the movies. I have watched the movies 100 times, and learnt so much from him. While the locations were great, spending time in those locations with Alessio was incredible. So knowledgeable and so inspirational. Best tour of my trip!!! I've looked forward to thos tour for a long time, and it did not disappoint 🖤”

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2.The Godfather Movie Tour

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

Travel from Catania, Taormina, or Giardini Naxos to Sicily’s famous Godfather locations with an English-speaking guide. Visit Bar Vitelli, Michael and Apollonia’s wedding church, Forza d’Agrò, and optionally Castello degli Schiavi. Expect a seven-hour day, a maximum of eight people, winding village roads, and plenty of film stories.

“Great tour of locations with a very knowledgeable guide. Gianmarco made the day very enjoyable and we rewatched the movie later to see where we had been.”

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3.‘The Godfather’ Movie Tour from Taormina

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

Travel from Taormina or Messina province to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, two mountain villages used in The Godfather films. See Bar Vitelli, the church linked to Michael and Apollonia, cobbled lanes, and village views. Guides such as Isabella, Noema, and Nino have been praised, though guide quality and pickup instructions can vary.

“Tour Guide and driver were sociable friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience wouid highly recommended”

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4.From Catania: The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily

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

Travel by van from Catania to Savoca and Forza d’Agrò with a live guide in English, French, or Italian. See Bar Vitelli, San Nicolò Church, and village streets used in The Godfather films. Guides such as Andrea, Daniele, Francesco, Janet, and Marzia add movie details, Sicilian history, scenic stops, and local food advice.

“It was great. The host had a great deal of knowledge and was very kind”

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5.The Godfather Movie Tour of Sicily Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews

Follow Michael Corleone’s path through Savoca and Forza d’Agrò with a private English or Italian-speaking guide. Visit Bar Vitelli, Santa Lucia Church, SS. Annunziata Square, and other filming spots, while learning about Sicily, village life, and the island’s Mafia history. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Taormina, Letojanni, or Naxos.

“We all enjoyed this tour to two Sicilian Villages. Our guide was full of information and stories and kept us moving .”

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6.From Messina : Savoca and Taormina; history, cinema and dreamlike views

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

Travel privately from Messina to Savoca and Taormina in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, water, snacks, and an English-speaking companion. See Bar Vitelli and the church used in The Godfather, explore Taormina’s Corso Umberto and Greek Theater, then stop above Isola Bella for photos. Guides may include Frank or Alessandro.

“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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7.The Godfather movie tour from Catania

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

Start with Catania pickup at 8:30 am and travel by van to Savoca, Bar Vitelli, Forza d’Agrò, and Taormina. Guides such as Simone, Tommaso, Andrea, and Carmelo lead the day in English and other languages. Expect movie locations, old churches, mountain roads, an Isola Bella viewpoint, and free time in Taormina.

“Taormina and savoca,very beautiful views, two free hours in taormina for some food and solo exploring was nice!”

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8.The Godfather Movie Tour from Messina – PRIVATE

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

Travel privately from Messina’s cruise terminal to Savoca, where Michael Corleone’s wedding and Bar Vitelli appear in The Godfather. Continue to Forza d’Agrò, then spend free time in Taormina for views, shopping, and sightseeing. Guides such as Michael, Sam, and Salvatore are praised for flexible schedules and strong local knowledge.

“Without question this was a highlight of our trip to Sicily. Yes, scenery. Yes, historical significance. Yes, scenes from The Godfather. But most importantly Michael was the key to it all. Knowledgeable, friendly, responsive to our schedule and needs. Great English. We learned so much not just about the tour, but about the surroundings, and history on the way to and back. And importantly a deeper understanding of the people of Sicily, which is home to our forefathers. We would book this trip over and over, and ONLY with Michael! We look forward to our next visit, with Sicily and with him!”

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9.The Godfather Movie Locations Private Tour in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Visit two Sicilian hill towns featured in The Godfather with a private guide and hotel pickup from Catania or Taormina. See Forza d’Agro’s churches and views over the Ionian coast, then walk Savoca’s streets to the Vitelli Bar and Mother Church. The half-day trip mixes film locations, old stone buildings, and scenic driving.

“Touring the site as well as the beautiful areas along the way. Our tour guide helped us appreciate the entire experience.”

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10.The Godfather Movie Iconic Locations: Savoca & Forza D’Agrò small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $77

Visit two Sicilian villages used in The Godfather films with an English-language, multilingual driver and a group capped at eight. See Bar Vitelli, San Nicolò Church, Forza d’Agrò’s church square, medieval lanes, old churches, and Ionian Coast views. Antonio, Tony, or Giuseppe may lead the drive, with brochures and maps for independent exploring.

“Antonio was an awesome host! We had a wonderful time. He was patient, kind, and willing to take care of us every step of the way.”

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11.Godfather Tour Cinematic Journey through Al Pacino’s sets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $164

Spend about five hours with Alessandro Mertoli visiting The Godfather locations in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò. See Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, cemetery scenes, Palazzo Trimarchi, and film sites linked to Al Pacino. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at six, and the tour includes a mobile ticket.

“What can I say? Alessandro was amazing! He took very good care of me. Took me to the best spots for pictures and had great knowledge of the godfather movie. He even took me to bar vitali for a cannoli. Best tour I have ever been on. Thank you so much!!”

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12.The Godfather Movie Shore Tour from Messina,Catania,Naxos seaport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Spend about eight hours tracing The Godfather in Savoca and Forza d’Agrò from Catania, Messina, or Naxos. Visit Bar Vitelli, the church used for Michael Corleone’s wedding, and the Castle of the Slaves, or choose a free Taormina walk. A guide such as Carmelo or Alessio may add movie clips and local history.

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