Godfather Private Tour from Catania with traditional lunch
Overview
Inclusions
- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Catania by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Lunch in Savoca
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Via Etnea
What to expect
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Stop At: Via Etnea, Catania, Sicily Italy
During "The Godfather" tour, you will walk along the authentic picturesque streets of Savoca and Forza d'Agro remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia's father her hand in marriage, church where they married, and other movie locations. Optionally, you may taste perfect Sicilian wines and locally produced food sitting on a terrace with a panoramic view of the Ionian coast and surrounding countryside at one of the best wine bars in Savoca, and have traditional fish dinner at a fine fish restaurant in Forza d'Agro.
First stop is Savoca, an unspoilt medieval town that near Taormina that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the "going to the mattresses" time. Here you will visit Bar Vitelli that looks exactly the way it did in the movie, and see the exact spot where Al Pacino informed Apollonia's father that his name was Michael Corleone, and that "there are people who'd pay a lot of money for that information, but then your daughter would lose a father instead of gaining a husband". Here you can take pictures with an authentic Sicilian shotgun "Lupara", see pictures from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy panoramic view of the Mediterranean opening from the square where the wedding ceremony scene was shot, purchase The Godfather souvenirs, and - "leave the gun, take the cannoli" - taste original Sicilian cannoli and lemon granita at Bar Vitelli. Then you will walk to an ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married kneeling in the doorway. Then follow the same path down the hill that the newlyweds did, and visit another old church dating back to the 13th century. Walking along the fabulous streets of Savoca, on a good day you can also meet some actors - for example a lady who played Apollonia's mother and who still lives in Savoca. Later, optionally you can visit Enoteca near Santa Lucia church, and on a terrace with romantic sea view taste Sicilian red and white wines paired with traditional food (locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, home-made jelly, olives, extra virgin olive oil and fresh home-made bread).
The tour will continue in Forza d'Agro, another stunning hilltop town with a "Godfather" connection. You will walk the abandoned streets ("Where have all men gone?" - "They're dead from vendettas"), explore the historic square and see the pictures from the movie, visit ancient churches, see the piazza where young Vito Andolini (later Vito Corleone) escaped Don Ciccio's men by hiding in a basket on a donkey's back, walk up to see the remains of a 12th century Norman castle, admire delightful panoramic view of the Ionian coastline, and get a flavor of the Sicilian pastoral lifestyle remained unchanged since ancient times. Then, you can optionally have lunch or dinner at one of the best fish restaurants in Sicily and taste many kinds of traditional fish dishes with Sicilian red and white wines.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our guide Fabio was on time and greeted us with Sicilian traditional sweets (which I hasten to add was not part of the package). Nice drive to the area where the Godfather was filmed whilst at the same time showing us and telling us history of Sicily along the way. Our guide Fabio definitely...
Our guide Fabio was on time and greeted us with Sicilian traditional sweets (which I hasten to add was not part of the package). Nice drive to the area where the Godfather was filmed whilst at the same time showing us and telling us history of Sicily along the way. Our guide Fabio definitely knows his history and way around all the Godfather areas and with the food and wine tasting along the way, it was definitely one of the best experience we as a party of 3 have ever had (and we travel a lot). Really enjoyed the whole experience and was made more exceptional by the tour guide Fabio. We are planning to go back towards the end of the year to discover more of the area and intend to book through the same company / guide. Absolutely loved it and will fully recommend this tour. Worth every penny. You will not regret it. Thank you for making our stay that much more special.Bruno was our driver for several outings one of which was the godfather tour. Always on time and arriving with a smile. He was a pleasure to be around, spoke fine English, was agreeable and knowledgeable about Godfather info as well as history and politics of Sicily.. We were a large group with...
Bruno was our driver for several outings one of which was the godfather tour. Always on time and arriving with a smile. He was a pleasure to be around, spoke fine English, was agreeable and knowledgeable about Godfather info as well as history and politics of Sicily.. We were a large group with 2 people in their nineties. lots of special requests which he willingly performed. In addition to our tour, Bruno also took us from Taoramina to the Catania airport... all 12 of us, wheelchair and luggage . He helped with everything possible. Great attitude, safe driver. Would call again for his services.My husband and I are both very avid and detailed superfans of the movies. This tour is essentially why we spent 10 days in Sicily. Marco was our guide (for both this tour as well as the private Etna Winery tour). He was fabulous!!! There isn't one small detail that Marco does not know about the m...
My husband and I are both very avid and detailed superfans of the movies. This tour is essentially why we spent 10 days in Sicily. Marco was our guide (for both this tour as well as the private Etna Winery tour). He was fabulous!!! There isn't one small detail that Marco does not know about the movies. In addition, you will learn A LOT about Sicilian culture, both historical and modern day. It is rare to meet someone with such a passion for their country. I highly suggest including the lunch/wine tasting at Dionysus (owned with love by a former biologist) in Savoca with a beautiful patio, beautiful view, great food and wine. It is well worth the money.Tour bellissimo ed emozionante. La guida Marco preparatissimo e estramamente bravo a farci rivivere il film Il padrino.
Tour bellissimo ed emozionante. La guida Marco preparatissimo e estramamente bravo a farci rivivere il film Il padrino.Tour bellissimo per appassionati e non del film. La nostra guida Omar molto preparata e cordiale ci ha fatto scoprire zone della Sicilia altrimenti sconosciute. Esperienza da provare.
Tour bellissimo per appassionati e non del film. La nostra guida Omar molto preparata e cordiale ci ha fatto scoprire zone della Sicilia altrimenti sconosciute. Esperienza da provare.soy apasionada a la película del padrino 1,2,3 y por eso hice el recorrido del padrino, sobre todo el restaurante ubicado en savoca, tomar una cerveza, y comprar un polo , el gorro , maravillada sali de esa trayectoria
soy apasionada a la película del padrino 1,2,3 y por eso hice el recorrido del padrino, sobre todo el restaurante ubicado en savoca, tomar una cerveza, y comprar un polo , el gorro , maravillada sali de esa trayectoria