THE GODFATHER TOUR – SICILY MOVIE LOCATIONS

Explore Authentic Sicilian Villages near Taormina: Savoca e Forza d’Agrò

During this guided tour from Taormina, you’ll step into the cinematic world of Francis Ford Coppola. We visit two unspoiled and authentic Sicilian villages—Savoca and Forza d’Agrò—specifically chosen as primary locations to film his famous trilogy: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), and The Godfather Part III (1990).

Starting from your hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos, or from a designated easy meeting point, you’ll take the wheel of one of our classic and convertible Fiat 500s. Following our professional tour leader’s car, the journey takes you through the wonderful coastal scenery of Taormina until you reach the ancient, hilltop town of Savoca, a designated “City of Art” and officially one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” since 2008.

Explore the Godfather Film Locations in Savoca

Here, our expert guide will lead you on a walk to explore all the authentic Godfather locations and the most important monuments of the town. You will visit the world-famous Bar Vitelli and the Church of Santa Lucia, made famous as the iconic venue for Michael and Apollonia’s wedding in the film. At the iconic Bar Vitelli, you will have time for a refreshing break to enjoy a typical Sicilian lemon granita made with local lemons, or a quick Italian coffee. Inside the charming venue, you can also browse fascinating film memorabilia and numerous photos from the set.

Forza d’Agrò: In the Footsteps of the Corleone Family

Then, you’ll hop back into your Fiat 500 for a scenic drive to the nearby medieval village of Forza d’Agrò, perched dramatically over the sea. This village, along with nearby Motta Camastra, was used as a primary backdrop to represent the fictional town of Corleone.

Here, we retrace iconic moments from the saga. The breathtaking landscape near the Norman Castle frames the opening scene of The Godfather Part II, where young Vito Andolini escapes his pursuers after his father’s funeral. You can walk the ancient stone streets where the young Vito, hidden in a basket, was smuggled to safety before embarking for America.

Our visit continues towards the Church of the Santissima Annunziata and other key areas. In The Godfather Part III, this location is where Michael Corleone brings his American wife, Kay, to show her the ancestral home where the family saga began. You will also see the church used for Michael Corleone’s wedding in the third film. The atmosphere of the village has remained unchanged, allowing you to truly relive the rural Sicily portrayed in the movies.

This tour is much more than a simple visit to two charming Sicilian towns near Taormina; it’s an immersive experience into the heart of the island—meeting locals, exploring their culture, and seeing everyday life unfold. It’s a drive across the roads and villages of the most beautiful hidden corners of this area, taking you genuinely off the beaten track.

Things to note

Departures

Private: Every Day (Except Sunday)

Collective: Tuesday and Friday

Duration

Approx. 4 hours.

Pick-up

1. Parking Mazzarò – Taormina Mare
2. Parking Train Station Taormina / Giardini Naxos
3. Parking Recanati – Bus Terminal Giardini Naxos
4. Nike Statue – Giardini Naxos Harbour

Typology

Town sightseeing

Included

English-speaking guide

Seats

2 adults ( or 2 adults and 2 children) in each Fiat 500

BEST GODFATHER TOUR SICILY

Godfather movie locations sicily

The Godfather tour in Sicily is one of the most requested tour locations. Francis Ford Coppola movie it’s actually one of the known classic films in the world. If you want to visit the Godfather film locations with our Fiat 500 self-driving tour, please contact us at our booking page .

godfather bar vitelli

Godfather film locations you will visit:

Bar Vitelli Tour – Savoca

In the Godfather’s motion picture Bar Vitelli was featured as the place where Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) meets Mr. Vitelli (the bar owner) and asks his permission to court his daughter Apollonia (Simonetta Stefanelli), and also for the official engagement and for the party after the wedding cerimony. While in town “a must” is the stop for a Lemon Granita in this famous bar.

Church of the Godfather Wedding

Savoca

Next stop is the Church of Santa Lucia, where the scene of the wedding between Michael Corleone and Apollonia Vitelli was shot. This place was also used for the the scene when Michael and Apollonia, just married, walk down from the church, followed by their families and by the music brass band.

The Cathedral

Forza D’Agrò

Following the Godfather’s steps, next film location is the Cathedral of Maria S. Annunziata in Forza D’Agrò, that appears in the Godfather I when Michael goes to Corleone for the first time with his bodyguards (Calò and Fabrizio), and where the young Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) escapes to America hidden in a donkey hotly pursued by Don Ciccio’s men (The Godfather – Part II).

Corleone Family House

Film Location In Forza D’Agrò

Forza D’Agrò was choosen by Francis Ford Coppola also for his “Godfather – Part III“. Here was shoot the location scene where the old Michael ( Al Pacino ) shows his American wife (Diane Keaton) the house where his father Vito Andolini (Marlon Brando) from Corleone was born.

godfather house

More information

Our self-drive tour on themed itinerary will show you unveiled Sicily and its secrets.
You will drive one of our classic and convertible Fiat 500 following our tour leader car that will be driven by our staff.
A fun and professional fully licensed English-speaking tour guide will lead you through this fascinating trip.

Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license with you. To drive in Italy you need an EU driving licence, or an International Driving Permit, which is a translation of your non EU licence.

All drivers must be able to drive using a manual clutch / trasmission (stick shift gears). Occasional driving experience with manual cars is not enough to handle our vintage cars.

Infant under 3 years of age are not admitted to the car tour. Children 3-12 years old in the same car of parents are free.

Our tours usually start from your hotel or easy meeting points at 9.30am from October to June and 3.30pm from July to September.

The “Dolce Vita – Sunset Tour” starts at 4.30pm.

If you are a group and you have more time to spend we can arrange a customized full day tour according to your needs.

The most important Sicilian scenes of the Godfather trilogy were filmed in Savoca, Forza d’Agrò and in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia but not in Corleone (as many believe).
Corleone, near Palermo in Sicily, was too modern and developed even in the early 70s to be used for filming a story dated back to the early 1950s.

If you are a fanatic of the film you may be also interested to visit the Castello degli Schiavi in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia( also known as the Godfather Villa ). Here was shot one of the most famous scenes in the first Godfather film, when Apollonia was murdered by a car bomb explosion.