Experience the Godfather Live the Soul with Lunch from Taormina CT ME

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Experience the Godfather Live the Soul with Lunch from Taormina CT ME — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Imagine walking in the same dusty alleys of Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, made eternal by Francis Ford Coppola in The Godfather. Your private tour departs in comfort – a premium vehicle with Wi-Fi and fresh water, driven by a fluent English-speaking local Expert who reveals the earth’s most authentic secrets.

In Forza d’Agrò you explore the ball square with puppets, the historic bicycle used by the priest in the shooting and the birthplace of the Corleone family, every corner steeped in living cinema.

Then in Savoca, hop on the Calessino Bee "La Dolce Vita" from the legendary Bar Vitelli, where Michael courts Apollonia and, you will continue to the San Nicolò Church, site of their iconic wedding.

The grand finale is a delicious lunch at Gelso Nero : crispy organic appetizers, steaming pasta, Etna wine that warms the heart like grandmother.

Pick-up included from Taormina, Catania or Messina.

This is cinema that breathes, Sicily that gives itself : book it and become part of history

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Sicilian Soul Experience

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–9 years) · Youth (10–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Door-to-Door Service: Private pick-up and drop-off directly at the agreed meeting point
Included: Travel in a modern vehicle, equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi on board
Included: Welcome Kit & Comfort : Fresh mineral water always available throughout the trip
Included: Ape Calessino "La Dolce Vita": Panoramic and exciting tour through the alleys of Savoca
Included: Dedicated support: always by your side for an exclusive and personalized experience
Included: Typical lunch at "Gelso Nero": A complete lunch with the flavors and wine of tradition

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Any tickets for sites or paying areas not expressly mentioned in the programme
Not included: Personal Extras: Tips, souvenirs and extra drinks in addition to those provided for lunch
Not included: Anything not mentioned : Any item not included in the section "What is included

Itinerary

Taormina

30 min

Your tour begins with a private pick-up directly to your Accommodation in Taormina, Messina, Catania, port, or agreed point.

You will travel in a comfortable vehicle along a scenic road full of breathtaking views of the Ionian coast.

Along the way, we will share authentic stories and anecdotes about Sicilian culture and history, turning our time together into an engaging tale about our culture
Forza d'Agro

one hour

In Forza d’Agrò we will walk in the medieval heart of the village, iconic set of the saga. We will see the square of the famous puppet ball and the historic priest's bicycle used during the filming.

The tour continues to the birthplace of the Corleone family and the monumental Chiesa dell’Annunziata. Here, between the stone alleys and the main square, we will relive the most famous scenes from the film in an authentic and timeless atmosphere.
Savoca

one hour

In Savoca you will experience the emotion of the film aboard a typical Calessino Bee. Starting from the legendary Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone proposed to Apollonia, you will comfortably cross the alleys of the village to the Church of San Nicolò, set of the iconic wedding.

An authentic Sicilian experience that will allow you to enjoy the breathtaking views and medieval atmosphere effortlessly, combining the charm of cinema with the fun of a unique vintage vehicle.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

The tour culminates with an exclusive lunch at the Gelso Nero restaurant, a local excellence where Sicilian tradition meets contemporary taste. Immersed in a welcoming and well-kept atmosphere, you will enjoy a typical menu prepared with fresh ingredients at zero kilometer.

From appetizers rich in flavors of the territory to traditional first courses, each course is a tribute to our land, accompanied by a glass of selected Etna wine.

Not a simple meal, but a moment of true culinary pleasure to discover the gastronomic soul of Sicily.
Taormina

30 min

Leaving the magic of Savoca, we will resume the journey through scenic routes with breathtaking views. Along the way, we will continue to reveal the soul of our island with historical stories, cultural curiosities and anecdotes that only those who live this land can know.

We will take you back to the starting point certain to have given you a wonderful day and an indelible memory of the real Sicily.
Sant' Alessio Siculo

Passing by

Moving from Forza D'agro to Savoca you cross a small fishing village Sant'Alessio Siculo you can admire the seafront with the beautiful panoramic views of the place

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Fiumefreddo Hotel
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera
LH Hotel Lido
Le Terrazze Hotel
B&B Metropolitan RC
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Arte_Mia B&B
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Residence Villa Giulia
Hotel Palace Masoanri’s
Hotel Continental

and 443 more pickup points

The private service guarantees an exclusive and stress-free experience from the first moment. Your local Expert driver, with perfect command of English, will welcome you on time at your Accommodation, port or meeting point between Taormina, Messina, Catania and neighboring areas. The journey will continue in modern cars equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a relaxing journey and constant professional assistance until your return.