Godfather Tour Taormina Messina: Savoca Corso Umberto

The bar Vitelli in Savoca, where the Godfather's wedding scene was filmed, sits in a panoramic square the guide will explain.

This guided day tour from Messina takes you to Savoca, a medieval village featured in the Godfather films, and Taormina, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. A professional guide leads the group through Savoca's main square and the bar Vitelli, then through Taormina's Corso Umberto—the main street where White Lotus Sicily season 2 was filmed—and past the Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo. The tour runs six hours and includes transport by air-conditioned bus, live commentary, treats and bottled water; you choose between a private tour, a shared group tour, or a small group of eight to sixteen people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Savoca and Taormina highlights

• Depart from Messina
• Tour Savoca medieval village
• Visit Bar Vitelli in Savoca
• See Godfather movie filming sites
• Travel to Taormina
• Stroll Corso Umberto I street
• Visit Taormina Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo
• See Baroque Fountain of the Minotaur
• Explore Southern defence walls of Taormina

The Experience

The tour leaves from Messina and heads first to Savoca, a medieval village perched in the hills and named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Your guide will walk you through the village's main square, where a statue honors Francis Ford Coppola, and point out the bar Vitelli—the actual location of the famous wedding scene from the Godfather saga. The guide explains the village's history and its role in the film, so you're standing in front of the real locations, not just hearing about them.

From Savoca, the tour moves to Taormina, where you'll stroll down Corso Umberto I, the main street lined with monuments and shops. This street was recently used as a filming location for White Lotus Sicily season 2. You'll also see Taormina Cathedral, built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, and the baroque Fountain of the Minotaur in Piazza del Duomo. The guide points out the Neptune Fountain, created in 1557, and other landmarks scattered through the town's ancient layout.

Transport is handled by air-conditioned bus, and the driver navigates the narrow streets while the guide provides live commentary throughout the day. Treats and bottled water are provided on board. You can book this as a private tour if you want the guide and bus to yourself, a shared group tour with other travelers, or a small group capped at sixteen people—each option changes the pace and the feel of the day.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• air-conditioned bus transport from Messina.
• live commentary throughout the day.
• treats and bottled water on board.
• all local transportation in Taormina and Savoca.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want the guide and bus to yourself and your party; choose the shared group tour if you're traveling solo or with one or two others and don't mind meeting other travelers; pick the small group option if you want a guided experience with a capped size—no more than sixteen—so the pace stays manageable and the stops don't feel rushed.

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Top questions

What exactly is the bar Vitelli in Savoca?

The bar Vitelli is the actual location where the Godfather wedding scene was filmed. It sits in Savoca's panoramic main square and remains open as a working bar; your guide will explain its history and its place in the film.

Is the Greek-Roman theatre in Taormina included in this tour?

The tour does not include an entrance ticket to the Greek-Roman theatre. Your guide will show you the main streets and monuments of Taormina, but entry to the theatre is separate.

How long is the tour and what's the schedule?

The tour runs six hours total. You'll spend time in Savoca first, then move to Taormina for the main part of the day, with the guide leading you through the streets and explaining the sites as you walk.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a professional guide who speaks English, transport by air-conditioned bus, live commentary on board, and treats and bottled water. Food and drinks beyond what's provided, and gratuities, are not included.

Can I book this as a private tour, or do I have to join a group?

You can choose at checkout: book it as a private tour for just your party, a shared group tour with other travelers, or a small group with a maximum of sixteen people. Each option is available depending on your preference.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from Messina?

No. Pickup is included, and the tour provides all transport by air-conditioned bus from your departure point in Messina—either the port or the city center—through both Savoca and Taormina.