From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch
Overview
Private tour from Messina by comfortable air-conditioned car with a personal local guide to the must-see Sicilian hilltop villages that have become world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here - Top Three of the Greatest American Movies. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Get the fascinating, friendly and informative insight into the filming process and trivia, learn the real Sicilian mafia story, its structure, rise and development till nowadays, discover the history and culture of the movie locations and Sicily itself, and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily.
At the end of the tour you will have a traditional lunch in restaurant. Lunch consists of typical local products: cheeses, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, pasta alla norma, a glass of wine made from Etna vineyards and dessert.
What's Included
- Traditional Lunch in Restaurant
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina Port by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your private guide will meet you at your accommodation, port or train station in Messina
What To Expect
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Messina (pass by)
Savoca
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bar Vitelli (pass by)
Forza d'Agro
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Traditional Lunch in Restaurant.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina Port by private comfortable air-conditioned car.
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history.
- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro.
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you.
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Traditional Lunch in Restaurant
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Messina Port by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Private tour exclusively for your party – nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our guests.
- Walking tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro
- Round trip transportation by private air-conditioned car that operates only for you
- Personal local English speaking driver/guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
