About this tour
Follow the Godfather trail through two hilltop villages where Coppola filmed his masterpiece. A private driver escorts you through Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, stopping at the church where Michael married Apollonia, the bar where he courted her, and the Corleone family home. You'll ride a traditional Ape Calessino through narrow streets, then sit down to a proper lunch of Sicilian food and Etna wine at a local trattoria. Four hours, departing from Taormina, Catania or Messina.
Highlights
- Walk streets that featured in The Godfather film scenes
- Ride a vintage Ape Calessino through Savoca's alleyways
- Visit Bar Vitelli where the courtship scene was shot
- See San Nicolò Church, the wedding location
- Explore Forza d'Agrò's ball square and Corleone birthplace
- Lunch with Etna wine at a family-run trattoria
- English-speaking local driver throughout
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your accommodation and drives you into the Sicilian interior. Once in Savoca, you board a small open-sided Ape—a three-wheeled vehicle that feels charmingly vintage—for a winding tour of the village centre. You'll spot Bar Vitelli, still operating, where scenes were actually filmed. The driver points out San Nicolò Church perched above, where the wedding sequence took place. Then it's on to Forza d'Agrò, a quieter village where you wander the main square, seeing the historic props and buildings used during production. The finale is lunch at a local restaurant: mixed antipasti, fresh pasta, and wine from nearby Mount Etna vineyards. Expect leisurely pacing and plenty of photo stops.
Good to know
The Ape Calessino is open-air; bring sun protection and a light layer for wind at altitude. Lunch is included but additional drinks cost extra. Entrance fees to any paid attractions aren't covered. The tour suits all fitness levels, and is wheelchair-accessible; inform your driver in advance. Public transport links are available if you prefer independent travel.
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