Taormina Godfather and Mafia Tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro with Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)
by Sicily Activities
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€278Overview
This 5-hour tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in the Taormina area at 10:00 AM by a licensed English-speaking guide. Travel in an air-conditioned 8-seat Mercedes minivan to Forza d'Agro, a small Sicilian village where scenes from The Godfather were filmed. Take a one-hour walking tour of Forza d'Agro’s old town while learning about Sicilian culture and the real history of the Mafia, including its structure, bosses, and development in Sicily after World War II. Next, drive to Savoca, another Sicilian village featured in The Godfather. Visit Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone met his future father-in-law, and walk to Saint Lucy Church, the wedding site in the film. The guide will explain the Mafia’s growth, clan wars, and the efforts of officers Falcone and Borsellino to uncover Mafia connections with politicians. After the walking tour, enjoy a typical Sicilian pasta lunch with bruschetta and a glass of red wine served on a panoramic terrace. After lunch, the minivan returns you to your accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni, with an expected arrival around 3:00 PM. The tour is available as a shared small group with up to eight guests or as a private tour for your party.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Forza d'Agro
Visit Forza d'Agro, a small Sicilian village where some scenes of The Godfather were filmed. Take a guided walking tour lasting about one hour through the old town while learning about Sicilian culture and the Mafia’s history.
60 min
Bar Vitelli
The licensed native English-speaking guide meets the group at 10:00 AM in the lobby of the accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni. After a 20-minute drive in an 8-seat air-conditioned minivan, the group visits Forza D’Agrò, a small authentic Sicilian village, for a walking tour of the old town and filming locations of The Godfather. Then they drive to Savoca, another village featured in the movie, to visit Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone met his future father-in-law. A five-minute walk leads to Saint Lucy Church, the wedding site in the film. During the walking tour, the guide explains the real history of the Sicilian Mafia, its structure (cupola), clan wars, and the efforts of officers Falcone and Borsellino, supported by Mafia informants, to expose Mafia-political collusion and their ultimate fate. After the tour, the group stops at an elegant food venue for a typical homemade Sicilian pasta plate and a glass of red wine, enjoying panoramic views. The tour concludes with a 30-minute drive back to the accommodation, expected around 3:00 PM.
300 min
Savoca
Spend about three hours in Savoca, a small Sicilian village featured in The Godfather. Visit Bar Vitelli and Saint Lucy Church during a walking tour while the guide discusses the movie and the real Mafia history. Refresh with a typical Sicilian light lunch included.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Taormina Godfather and Mafia Tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro with Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)
by Sicily Activities
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€278Overview
This 5-hour tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in the Taormina area at 10:00 AM by a licensed English-speaking guide. Travel in an air-conditioned 8-seat Mercedes minivan to Forza d'Agro, a small Sicilian village where scenes from The Godfather were filmed. Take a one-hour walking tour of Forza d'Agro’s old town while learning about Sicilian culture and the real history of the Mafia, including its structure, bosses, and development in Sicily after World War II. Next, drive to Savoca, another Sicilian village featured in The Godfather. Visit Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone met his future father-in-law, and walk to Saint Lucy Church, the wedding site in the film. The guide will explain the Mafia’s growth, clan wars, and the efforts of officers Falcone and Borsellino to uncover Mafia connections with politicians. After the walking tour, enjoy a typical Sicilian pasta lunch with bruschetta and a glass of red wine served on a panoramic terrace. After lunch, the minivan returns you to your accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni, with an expected arrival around 3:00 PM. The tour is available as a shared small group with up to eight guests or as a private tour for your party.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Forza d'Agro
Visit Forza d'Agro, a small Sicilian village where some scenes of The Godfather were filmed. Take a guided walking tour lasting about one hour through the old town while learning about Sicilian culture and the Mafia’s history.
60 min
Bar Vitelli
The licensed native English-speaking guide meets the group at 10:00 AM in the lobby of the accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni. After a 20-minute drive in an 8-seat air-conditioned minivan, the group visits Forza D’Agrò, a small authentic Sicilian village, for a walking tour of the old town and filming locations of The Godfather. Then they drive to Savoca, another village featured in the movie, to visit Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone met his future father-in-law. A five-minute walk leads to Saint Lucy Church, the wedding site in the film. During the walking tour, the guide explains the real history of the Sicilian Mafia, its structure (cupola), clan wars, and the efforts of officers Falcone and Borsellino, supported by Mafia informants, to expose Mafia-political collusion and their ultimate fate. After the tour, the group stops at an elegant food venue for a typical homemade Sicilian pasta plate and a glass of red wine, enjoying panoramic views. The tour concludes with a 30-minute drive back to the accommodation, expected around 3:00 PM.
300 min
Savoca
Spend about three hours in Savoca, a small Sicilian village featured in The Godfather. Visit Bar Vitelli and Saint Lucy Church during a walking tour while the guide discusses the movie and the real Mafia history. Refresh with a typical Sicilian light lunch included.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.