Savoca & Taormina Transfer: Godfather Sites and Corso Umberto

Savoca's Godfather bar and Taormina's clifftop main street in one morning or afternoon

This private or shared tour visits Savoca, the Sicilian village where the Godfather was filmed, and Taormina, the island's most famous coastal town, with pickup from Giardini Naxos, Messina or Catania. A live guide in English or Italian leads the route. The minivan or sedan (your choice at checkout) includes air conditioning, WiFi and bottled water. Lunch and entry fees are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Savoca and Taormina

• Explore Michael Corleone meeting place
• Taste Sicilian granita or wine
• Walk narrow streets of Taormina
• Go shopping in Taormina
• Have lunch at local restaurant

The experience

Savoca is the draw here. The village where Michael Corleone meets Apollonia in the film. You'll stop at the bar where that scene was shot, where vintage Godfather photos line the walls and you can order a Sicilian granita or a glass of wine. The bar itself is the attraction. There's no separate ticket, just the chance to sit where the camera was.

From there, the route moves to Taormina, perched on the Ionian coast. Corso Umberto I, the main pedestrian street, is where you spend your time: narrow, lined with shops and restaurants, the kind of place where an hour disappears into wandering. The guide will point out the layout, but the day is yours to walk, browse and eat. If you're coming from Catania or Messina, the drive is longer. From Giardini Naxos, it's a short hop. You choose the vehicle size (minivan or sedan) and the pickup point at checkout, and the driver speaks English or Italian.

The whole outing runs five to seven hours depending on traffic and how long you linger in each place. Bottled water and WiFi are on board. The vehicle is air-conditioned. Lunch, any museum entries and tips are on you.

What’s included

• Private minivan or sedan with air conditioning.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup from Giardini Naxos, Messina or Catania.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• visit to Savoca's Godfather filming location bar.
• time to walk and explore Taormina's Corso Umberto I.

Options for this experience

4 options

Sedan departing from Taormina or Giardini NaxosUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLuxury Mercedes sedan, includes pickup

Minivan departing from Taormina or Giardini NaxosUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLuxury Mercedes minivan, includes pickup

Sedan departing from Catania or MessinaUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLuxury Mercedes sedan, includes pickup

Minivan departing from Catania or MessinaUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLuxury Mercedes minivan, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Transfer Sicily Tours (Private Tours)

Is this one for you?Choose the minivan if your group is larger or you want extra luggage space. The sedan works for smaller parties or those who prefer a more intimate ride. Both vehicles include the same guide, route and inclusions. The difference is just size and comfort. Pickup from Giardini Naxos cuts travel time if you're staying on the coast. Catania or Messina pickups suit those based inland or arriving by train or plane.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Catania or Messina instead of Giardini Naxos?

Yes. At checkout, you choose your pickup point: Giardini Naxos, Messina or Catania. The minivan and sedan options are each available from all three locations, so pick whichever suits where you're based.

What exactly is there to do in Savoca besides the Godfather bar?

Savoca is a small village, and the Godfather bar is the main reason the tour stops there. You can walk the narrow streets and soak in the setting, but the bar (with its vintage photos and the chance to order a granita or wine) is what the stop centers on. There's no separate entry fee or museum.

Is Taormina's Corso Umberto I the only place we visit in Taormina, or do we see other parts of the town?

Corso Umberto I is the heart of the tour in Taormina. It's the main pedestrian street where shops, cafes and restaurants cluster, and where most visitors spend their time. The guide will orient you, but the day is unstructured. You walk, shop and eat at your own pace.

Does the tour include lunch, or do I need to find a restaurant on my own?

Lunch is not included. Both Savoca and Taormina have restaurants and bars where you can eat, and you choose where and when. The tour gives you the time to do it. The cost and the choice are yours.

What's the difference between booking a minivan and a sedan for this tour?

The minivan seats more passengers and offers more luggage space. The sedan is smaller and more intimate. Both include air conditioning, WiFi and bottled water. Pick whichever fits your group size and comfort preference at checkout.

Is there a guide who travels with us the whole time, or just a driver?

A live guide in English or Italian travels with you and explains the route, the sites and the history. The guide is included. You choose the language at checkout.