Sicily Tour: Savoca, Castelmola, Taormina

Explore iconic Godfather film locations, stunning views of Mount Etna, and charming Taormina on this private Sicilian excursion. Perfectly timed for cruise passengers.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Savoca - Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. You will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married.
  • Castelmola - A small village, rich in Norman and Baroque culture, on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna.
  • Taormina - Taormina is…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

The tour departs from the cruise terminal in the direction of Savoca (approximately 40 minutes by road). Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. We will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married. After about an hour we leave to go to Castelmola (about 30 minutes from…

Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
As soon as you get off the ship you will find me outside the terminal. You will find the meeting point as soon as you get off the ship.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nomad573615
Apr 29, 2025
Wonderful tour in Sicily!!!! - Alberto and Aurora gave us the best tour during our visit to Messina. They were very accommodating and patient with our wacky group. Alberto also took us to a “surprise” cafe - which definitely adds some fun to our tour. We would give them more than five stars if we could. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Lanim657
Apr 28, 2025
Great tour of savoca and taromina - Our driver Nicolo Coppola picked us up at the port. Then drove us to Savoca where we saw the church and the bar from the godfather. We then drove to Taromina and got a great view of Mt Etna. Nicolo then dropped us off in taromina to do some shopping and have lunch. We then drove back to Messina and saw a cathedral and a large mechanical clock. We then enjoyed a delicious pistachio canola and granita before heading back to ship. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Thomasda1046zm
Apr 26, 2025
Best private driver for family who wanted to avoid coaches - Great communication and inmaculate vehicle, picked us up from the cruise port and drove us to Taormina stopping first at some memorable sights.
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Karen
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing private day trip from Messina. - We booked this last minute and we are so glad we did. We did the Savoca, Castelmola and Taormina tour and our guide and driver were amazing. We loved the little touches like the Savoca souvenir and the wine tasting and Cannelloni tasting. We highly recommend booking with this company.
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David_b
Apr 22, 2025
Very fun Day in Sicily! - Our driver and tour guide were very knowledgeable, professional and personable, which made for a great experience!
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Monicahm4372tm
Nov 16, 2024
Castelmola, Savacco (Godfather) & Taormina 11/10/24 - Alberto responded quickly through Instagram & Whatsapp, & prior to our trip started, Alberto even answered my weather question & any questions that came up.. On 11/10/24 he picked us up at our cruise ship on time & dropped us off in enough time not to miss our ship. He was patient with a family member who has mobility issues. His assistant Spring was very knowledgeable about the locations we went to & as we drove provided more information about the areas Both were very friendly, respectful & felt like they were part of our family. I would definitely recommend Alberto again.
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Gary_l
Oct 30, 2024
Immersed in Sicily - We had a wonderful time on this tour and Paria brought Silicy alive for us. She was very thoughtful and responsive to our desires and is a honest and thoughtful person. Alberto was a wonderful driver and we felt safe and cared for even when driving on narrow, twisting mountain roads. Paria has a great understanding of culture and history and is very ani.ated , drawing us into life in Sicily. A wonderful day!
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Alexamone
Oct 13, 2024
Excellent, Very Attractive Tour, Three Spectacular Visited Points, and Read Very Friendly Driver and Guide - Very nice Excellent, Very Attractive Tour, Three Spectacular Visited Points, and Read Very Friendly Driver and Guide
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J714ekjessel
Sep 24, 2024
La Dolce Vita🇮🇹❤️ - Alberto and Paria are absolutely THE BEST!! I recommend them to anyone coming to Messina or surrounding areas. We had an Amazing time today and we thank you both Alberto and Paria!! The names definitely matches. Sicily Best Excursions🤌👌🫶 -Jesse Lozano
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A6183idchristinal
Sep 24, 2024
Vacation in the Mediterranean Sea - Awesome tour was private and I would recommend it to family and friends. Very informative and interesting experience with excellent people.
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From $144
up to 15 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).