Location: Province of Messina
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Messina (Italian: Provincia di Messina; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Missina) was a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital was the city of Messina. It was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Messina.
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1. The Godfather Movie Tour from Messina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Private tour of The Godfather movie. Discover the movie places, walk through the tiny road that Francis Ford Coppola and Mike Corleone walked in 1971.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By ashlynharris2020
We engaged this company for our transport from Messina cruise port to Taormina. Booking service was seamless and the team at Sicily4you responded to all enquiries and clarifications promptly. Our driver was excellent and courteous. He shares insights about the different locations we passed through in the course of our trip. Sicily4you is really a great company.
2. Tour the Set of The Godfather
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit sites that were used in filming the blockbuster movie, The Godfather. Stop at the Bar Vitelli and sit in Marlon Brando's chair. Follow Al Pacino's steps down alleyways. Tour the towns of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò in the footsteps of The Godfather.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks
Reviewed By bunkysparky
we did this tour just to go to Castelbouno, the winery was a nice addition. Castelbuono is the home to the maker of the best panettone in all of Italy. We enjoyed the free samples & had only seen Castelbuono at night, 6 years ago. It was lovely to see it in the daylight, along with all the lovely residents. One huge concern...our original bus had a problem with the speaker so it was changed out nearby. We noticed that the tires on this bus were BALD, no treads! These buses go up high on narrow mountain roads, this is crazy & dangerous! Fortunately, our new bus had slightly better tires, but we were glad for the speaker glitch.
3. The Godfather Movie Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
An offer you can't refuse! From Catania, travel to the magic villages used by Francis Ford Coppola as scenario of the unforgettable movies of the Godfather's trilogy.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By TravelGeek25
I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD
4. Godfather Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
During this tour, we will admire the wonderful landscape and will walk through the peaceful streets and Churches of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, both used in the shooting of the movie THE GODFATHER. You will really feel the atmosphere of this fascinating and touching movie. To make you get the most out of the atmosphere of the film, we will show you the main scenes shot in each place with the aid of audiovisual tools.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entry Ticket for "Castello degli Schiavi" (Slaves Castle)
Reviewed By pibi1998
First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!
5. Private Tour The Godfather in Savoca and Forza D'Agro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
These are two very suggestive medieval villages: this private tour allows you to recall many scenes from the trilogy of the masterpiece by Francis Ford Coppola, between enchanting panoramas. Between squares and sacred places, you will feel transported in an extraordinary setting.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance ticket to the Convent 12.00 euros
Reviewed By Lizette R
I highly recommend using Etna Sicily Tours if you want to see Sicily or going on an active volcano. I had the dream of my life, to came true with Roberto´s help. I walked on the top of Etna (3383 m) and seeing Stromboli. Roberto is the perfect guide - helpful, funny and a really great guy and friend <3 Grazie for everything Roberto ❤ See you next year when we come back :D <3
6. Godfather Private Tour from Messina: Savoca and Forza D'Agro with options of Food, Wine tasting and Dinner
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Private tour from Messina by comfortable car with personal tour leader to the must-see Sicilian hill towns world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here, Top 3 of the Greatest American Movies. Get the friendly and informative insight into the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight. Discover the history and culture of the movie locations and Sicily itself, and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk along the authentic streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and other locations. Optionally, you may have food and wine tasting on a terrace with a breathtaking view of the sea 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.
Inclusions: Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests., Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina 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, Food and wine tasting at panoramic terrace (if option selected), Dinner at a fish restaurant with a panoramic view (if option selected), Bottled water
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By LMA5001
Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!
7. Godfather Private Tour in Savoca and Forza d'Agro with Wine and Dinner Option
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 78 reviews
Private tour by a comfortable car with a personal tour leader to the must-see Sicilian hill towns world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here, Top 3 of the Greatest American Movies. Get the friendly and informative insight into the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight. Discover the history and culture of the movie locations and Sicily itself, and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk along the authentic streets of Savoca and Forza d’Agro remained unchanged since the movie was made, visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and other locations. Optionally, you may have food and wine tasting on a terrace with a breathtaking view of the sea 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.
Inclusions: Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests., Hotel/port pickup and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car, Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you, Bottled water, Personal local English speaking driver/guide, Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro, Lesson about The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history, Food and wine tasting in Savoca (if option selected), Dinner at a fish restaurant in Forza d'Agro (if option selected)
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By LMA5001
Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!
8. The Godfather
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
The first part of the tour takes us to Savoca. Here you can enjoy a brief walk around the historic centre, including the church where Apollonia and Michael Corleone got married, followed by a stop at Bar Vitelli. After our visit to Savoca we head to Forza D’Agrò where some of the scenes set in Sicily were filmed.
Inclusions: Pick-up/ drop-off from/to your accommodation in Catania city and surrounding area, Multilingual Guide, Transfer service
Exclusions: Lunch, Pick-up/ Drop-off outside the pick-up area
Reviewed By Oleg R
If you are sure that you will have the perfect conditions for your trip, you only need to know that the Taormina part in Etna+Taormina tour is not guided. You literally get dropped off at one point and picked up at another. However, this review is about this company's utter failure to put the customer first when facing less-than-perfect conditions. First and foremost, nothing bad to say about the guide / driver. He did an amazing job under the circumstances that he was in. The (bad) review is targeted towards the company itself. We went for the Etna + Taormina tour with my SO and paid 79€ per person, which included pick-up at the hotel at 8:30/9am, a tour of Etna, lunch, a tour of Taormina and drop-off at the hotel at 6pm, which sounded very reasonable. Due to bad weather, the tour was cancelled and rescheduled for the next day, if the weather would be better - again, very reasonable. Next day, the guide picks us up at 9.15 and we start going up to Etna facing more and more wind, fog and rain. After a while, our guide decided to call the agency and tell them that there is no way that we can go to Etna. Having consulted his agency, the guide tells us that we will change our plans. By then, we are all already soaked from the rain after getting out of the car for the few (interesting) points that the guide managed to make. Next, he takes us to a "local" shop, where we can sample and buy some local produce. Given the fact that the shop was filled with other tourists, I take it that it's a very popular shop for tour guides to take their customers to (if I had to guess, I would say that the tour agencies get either a cut of the revenue or get paid per person that they bring). Seemed a bit strange, as it felt like we were being "milked" for more money instead of being offered an experience... Next, we stopped at a local place for lunch (included in the tour price), that served "siciliana", which is kind of like a fried pizza (delicious!!) Great, the day got a bit better. Next, we drove to Taormina, where we would spend 2,5h instead of the usual 1,5h - presumably due to the fact that we skipped the Etna tour. "Sounds like a great change of plan", we thought. Until the guide told us, that he will drop us off at one gate and pick us up at the other once the time is up. No tour, no excursion, no nothing. Extremely disappointing. We made it work as Taormina is a beautiful city, where you can spend some more time by diving deeper into the history and architecture. So all in all, we were ok. 2,5h later our guide picks us up and we start heading back to Catania. Having agreed with my SO that we would not be paying full price, upon our arrival to our hotel at 17.15 (45min before originally stated) we started negotiating the price with our guide, and he said that we would get 8€(!!!) discount, which is ~5% of the total cost. As it didn't make sense for us to continue this discussion with the driver (as he even called back the agency), we paid 150€ in the end - and felt like we were ripped off!! In my mind, when - tour is not cancelled in the first place, even when people in charge are very well aware of the weather conditions (weather is not something that can be controlled - I understand that. But if you see that it's pouring in the morning and you know that you cannot give your customers a proper experience, wouldn't the decent thing to do be to cancel the tour instead of forcing it through?) - half of the promised tour does not happen - due to late start / early end, the tour is cut down by ~1h - there is no guided tour for the second half of the trip - the time is "made up" by letting customers wander by themselves for 1h longer than originally planned - nothing is offered to the customer to make up for under delivering on expectations ... anyone considering taking a tour with this company should be cautious. I'm sure that they do a great job when all the circumstances are great, but a truly great business should always put customer first instead of just trying to cash out (not a fact, just how the experience made us feel).
9. The Godfather Tour from Catania
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 7 reviews
A tour around the Sicilian locations of the famous film by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Godfather". For the avidest fans and for who want to discover traditional villages and suggestive monuments
Inclusions: Shuttle bus (return), Multilingual guide, INFANT - Baby seat
Exclusions: Authorized tourist guide in Taormina (on request), Optional visit of Greek Theatre € 10,00, All that is not specified under “the cost includes
Reviewed By Jololo37
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
10. The Godfather Movie Tour from Giardini Naxos - Small Group Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Private tour of The Godfather movie. Discover the movie places, walk through the tiny road that Francis Ford Coppola and Mike Corleone walked in 1971.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By ashlynharris2020
We engaged this company for our transport from Messina cruise port to Taormina. Booking service was seamless and the team at Sicily4you responded to all enquiries and clarifications promptly. Our driver was excellent and courteous. He shares insights about the different locations we passed through in the course of our trip. Sicily4you is really a great company.
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