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Sicilian Culture Tour: Authentic Local Experiences
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62 Ratings
Messina
Explore Savoca’s ‘Godfather’ sites, taste Castelmola’s almond wine, and visit Taormina’s ancient wonders. Book your unforgettable Sicilian adventure today.
Explore Savoca’s ‘Godfather’ sites, taste Castelmola’s almond wine, and visit Taormina’s ancient wonders. Book your unforgettable Sicilian adventure today.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Messina - Once you disembark from the ship, I will wait for you at the cruise terminal, at the gate 5 exit of the port of Messina where I will be there waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname. From here we will begin our journey to Savoca, which will last approximately 1 hour by car.
- Bar Vitelli - We will stop in the art city…
- Messina - Once you disembark from the ship, I will wait for you at the cruise terminal, at the gate 5 exit of the port of Messina where I will be there waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname. From here we will begin our journey to Savoca, which will last approximately 1 hour by car.
- Bar Vitelli - We will stop in the art city of Savoca where we can visit the Vitelli bar, where it will be possible to taste a typical Sicilian granita. Another stop on our tour will be the church of “Santa Maria in cielo Assunta” which we also find in some excerpts of the film such as that of the wedding between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.
- Castelmola - Once you arrive in Castelmola you can admire one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and taste the almond wine in the very famous Bar Turrisi known for the presence of phallic shapes used as decorations. These symbols are not to be designated as vulgar, but as a symbol of fertility, prosperity and freedom according to the ideas of Greek culture. Alex will also take you to taste some delicious Sicilian cannoli, included in the price of this tour, from our friend Stefania Pitittitti.
- Taormina - The last stop of our tour will be Taormina. We will arrive at Piazza San Pancrazio, where travelers will make their tour and will be able to visit the characteristic streets of Corso Umberto, admire the beautiful landscapes and go to the Greek-Roman theater of Taormina (the cost of the entrance ticket is excluded from the price of the tour) .
- Messina - Once our tour is finished we will return to the starting point of the cruise ship terminal
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Flexible tour hours based on ship departure
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour companion assistance
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Flexible tour hours based on ship departure
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour companion assistance
Additional Information
A tour with Alessandro can be exceptional for various reasons, particularly when emphasizing the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the explorations. Here are some factors that could make a tour with him stand out:
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Comprehensive Understanding of Sicilian History and Culture
Alessandro may possess an extensive understanding of Sicilian…
A tour with Alessandro can be exceptional for various reasons, particularly when emphasizing the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the explorations. Here are some factors that could make a tour with him stand out:
- Comprehensive Understanding of Sicilian History and Culture
Alessandro may possess an extensive understanding of Sicilian history, art, and culture, providing participants with a genuine immersion into local traditions. This transforms the tour into not just a visual journey, but also a cultural one, enriched with lesser-known historical insights and stories.
- Genuine and Local Experiences
A distinctive feature of Alessandro’s tour could be the access to genuine experiences often excluded from mainstream tours. This might include visits to quaint villages and tastings of local specialties like cannoli and almond wine.
Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(62 Ratings)
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Cheryldb4054dy
Jul 30, 2025
Best Trip Ever to Savoc & Taormina - The private tour experience with Bahar & Alberto was truly incredible. Our tour guide Bahar was knowledgeable and very pleasant. Both Bahar and Alberto provided excellent service throughout our tour. We were able to customize our experience and both Bahar and Alberto far exceeded our expectations. The transportation was extremely comfortable and the conversations were even better. We recommend them without hesitation. Book with them today and you will not regret it :-)
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Phyllismdobbs
Jul 24, 2025
- Bahar was an outstanding tour guide and this tour was fantastic. Sicily is gorgeous. Bahar allow for plenty of time at the stops to take photos, rest, get something to drink, use the restroom, etc. She was top notch with her knowledge of the area and gave us many interesting facts and a lot of fun information. We skipped Savoca on her recommendation due to it being a hard hike up to the church and that the church was the only thing to see from the Godfather. This allowed much more time to spend in Taormina and Casteloa which were wonderful with great views.
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59cecia
Jul 16, 2025
The best tour to Castelmola, Sovaca and Taormina - Excelente tour, Alessandro and Marisa are the best, very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was a lot of fun! Totally recommend.
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T6756vzkellyl
Jul 15, 2025
Amazing Day! - We had such a fun time. Their communication was great and pick up was prompt. Our guide, Asena, was wonderful. It was one of our favorite stops and tours on our month-long trip. I'd highly recommend using them.
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Donnakg
Jul 13, 2025
Best day ever with booking Sicily Tours Alessandro - thank you ALESSANDRO AND AURORA !
WHAT A FABULOUS DAY! Alessandro picked us up at the Port #5 in Messina , holding a sign for us, in a very nice van with his side kick, Aurora, she was a gem. And he was super kind and accommodating. They took us to the church where the Godfather movie was filmed. , Castelmola and beautiful Taormina.
Aurora is a plethora of knowledge , very smart and kind.
We sampled a yummy dessert and 2 different wines complimentary from him.
The bar we went to was so unique and fun.!!!
He also gave us wonderful mementos from Sicily I will cherish and think of his country always.
Anything we asked for he was always ready to do it for us.
Communication was so easy WhatsApp +39 345 438 1345
We will definitely use Alessandro and his tour company again if/ when we return!
We highly recommend his services.. book early he is very popular..
thank you again Alessandro,
the best to you,
The Gillman's
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Britt1007
Jul 9, 2025
Wonderful day in Sicily!! Terrific tour, would book again! - Marisa and Alessandro took the best care of our large family group. We had 18 people, ranging in age from 2 to 70, and Marisa was engaging and fun and interesting for all of us for over 8 hours—not an easy feat!! We loved Savoca, Taormina, and our visit to the beach at Giardini Naxos. Would wholeheartedly recommend booking this tour to anyone and can’t wait to come back!
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Lad1955
Jul 5, 2025
fantastic tour guide. Great company to deal with. And cost was great - Fantastic tour company great to deal with and fantastic guide. Highly recommend. Sicily was amazing. God father tour great. Taromina absolutely stunning. Our tour guide Marisa was very knowledgeable and the driver was great. From the moment we were picked up from the cruise ship to return it was an exceptional day out.
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Rachel_g
Jul 5, 2025
Fantastic Tour - Thank you Alessandro & Marisa!! - This trip is amazing for all godfather fans. You get to see all the famous filming locations including the bar and church.
Our two guides were Alessandro and Marisa who were amazing! They were friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they even treated us to traditional cannolies and almond wine! We learnt so much about Scilly and it's history and saw so many beautiful places on the island whilst on our private tour.
I would highly recommend this Tour and our guides!
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Myersd2018
Jun 30, 2025
Best Tour with Fulvio and Aurora!!! - We did the Godfather tour, Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola with Fulvio as our driver and Aurora as our guide. The two were incredible. They provided an amazing day for us hitting all three sites.
They gave us great tips and even made us restaurant reservation at an amazing place.
Fulvio is an excellent driver and he made us feel very comfortable as he navigated some very challenging roads.
They work extremely well together and made our day so much fun. It felt like we were touring the whole day with families members. You will not regret booking this trip.
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Andreawa7655nm
Jun 30, 2025
Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina Tour - We had an amazing day on this tour, and Marissa was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept everything organized while sharing great stories and insights at each stop. Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina were beautiful, and Marissa made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour—and Marissa!
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