Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Our journey begins in Messina, the ancient “Gateway to Sicily,” where history, legends, and traditions blend harmoniously with the beauty of the surrounding landscape. After meeting your driver, we’ll follow the scenic coastal road, enjoying views of Messina’s famous sickle-shaped harbor. Along the way, we’ll admire the statue of the Madonna della Lettera, which has welcomed visitors arriving by sea for centuries. From there, we’ll make our way to two unique gems: Savoca and Taormina. Throughout the journey, we’ll share fascinating facts, captivating stories, and authentic traditions of our beloved Sicily!
Savoca is a picturesque village nestled in the hills of Sicily, world-renowned as a filming location for Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece, 'The Godfather.' You will visit the historic Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone asked for Apollonia’s hand in marriage, and walk up to the Church of San Nicolò. Beyond its cinematic history, Savoca offers a charming atmosphere, ancient catacombs, and stunning views of the valley
Discover Taormina, the pearl of eastern Sicily, where the breathtaking beauty of the Mediterranean meets thousands of years of history. Perched on a natural terrace overlooking the sea, this enchanting town offers one of Italy’s most iconic panoramas, with the majestic silhouette of Mount Etna providing a spectacular backdrop. As you stroll through its charming flower-lined medieval streets and elegant squares, we’ll introduce you to its most famous treasures, including the magnificent Ancient Greek Theatre. This remarkably preserved architectural masterpiece offers unforgettable views over the Bay of Naxos. An unmissable experience for anyone wishing to discover the authentic magic of Sicily!
Before we say goodbye, we’ll make a special stop in the heart of Messina to discover the wonders of its Cathedral and legendary Astronomical Clock Tower. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece where golden statues and intricate mechanical gears come to life, bringing the city’s rich history and traditions to life before your eyes!
The itinerary is fabulous but the guide made the trip unforgettable. Salvatore was entertaining and informative as he was taking us on the journey behind the journey! We had a great experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Salvo!
We did a family tour to Savoca and Taormina and it was honestly the best day of our holiday. A huge thanks to Francesco, our driver! He was fantastic—really friendly, super prepared, and gave us so many cool facts about Sicilian history and the places we saw along the way. Stopping in Savoca was amazing, especially seeing the Godfather spots in real life. And Taormina... well, it really is the pearl of the Mediterranean, the views are just insane. Everything felt super relaxed, comfortable, and well organized. If you're coming to Sicily, definitely do this tour and ask for Francesco!
Gabriele and Giuseppe were our Guide and driver. They drove us around all day in a very nice air conditioned van with our main stop in Taormina. Stops along the way included the very charming town of Savoca where the godfather was filmed. Gabriele was awesome and told us a lot of great information about the area! Highly recommend this duo for your one day tour of Messina and Taormina!
100% recommend this tour especially with Yli and her driver! She was fabulous and her knowledge extensive even to recommending a gorgeous delicious place to have lunch! The place where Godfather was filmed was a highlight and she made it that much more special knowing the locals and arranging a ride for us to the top❣️Highly recommend ❤️
We did the private tour-the Godfather tour, sights andToramina. The Godfather tour was great and seeing the exact location and bar. Our guide Francesco was playing the movie parts exactly where you are walking and same scenes…Francesco was amazing!! We have booked a lot of private tours and this is one of the Best Ever!!! Exceeded our expectations!!! Francesco was so good and had great historical info and insight!!! I highly recommend this tour!! Tim and Michelle from California May 14 2026
What an amazing day with Yli off our cruise ship to Savoca and Taormina! It felt like we knew her for a lifetime already. Such a warm and friendly guide full of life and passion for her work. Thank you so much you guys are amazing!
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and we made memories of this magnificent place that we will never forget. We loved it.
5 out of 5 plus extra stars This was by far one of my favorites in Sicily! Francisco and Elena were prompt picking us up at the Port of Messina and took us on a private tour to Taormina. Francisco was an excellent driver and Elena was very knowledgeable about the history of Sicily and Taormina. She stayed with us through the town of Taormina and showed us certain sights that made it extra special… like the picture of my sisters and I in front where the White Lotus movie was filmed!
Totally worthy to do the 45min drive to Taormina! The town looks like a fairytale, not crowded as the most popular destinations where you cant even walk. Highly recommend Francesco, he’s super friendly, punctual, welcoming, a good driver spoiling us with Italian music on the way, sharing wifi, and keen to take pics, we loved the tour! The car was spotless too. He took us to a scenery spot on the way back and was always reachable by phone. 100/100 Thank you from the Mexican fam!
It’s such a nice and wonderful trip! The guide is so friendly and informative. He even shows us his secret spot in Taormina. He is also very good at taking pictures! We would like to recommend him to those who visit here in Messina.Taormina is a very beautiful place that you shouldn’t miss out!
I went on a couple's trip with my boyfriend this summer. I really wanted to visit the city of the Godfather and the beautiful Taormina. Among the various tours that were on tripadvisor, we chose you from Get in Sicily. I thank you for your professionalism, seriousness, and mastery of the English language which is very important for us since we don't speak Italian. Thanks for the beautiful day, Francesco and Yli
Savoca is a charming Sicilian village. Taormina is beautiful and with architectural beauties and crystal clear sea. I really liked Savoca because we visited the location of the film "The Godfather", where iconic scenes were filmed. The Bar Vitelli is a small museum where you can see all the scenes from the film. We will return to Sicily and do another tour with you. Thanks guys Get in Sicily. Love your company
Excellent excursion, perfect and precise timings ensured our return to our ship on time. Recommended
We did not think that Sicily could surprise us like this! It is a wonderful place that has found a spot in our hearts. Thanks to Francesco for everything
Perfect tour, we couldn't have asked for more! Thank you for everything, we will recommend you to all our friends!
A fantastic day, thanks to Francesco and the team from Get in Sicily for taking us with them to discover their wonderful land. We will always carry this incredible experience with us
Excellent excursion in Sicily, we visited the village of the Godfather and enjoyed excellent Sicilian cannoli Recommended
We took advantage of our stop in Messina to be accompanied by Francis to Savoca, the village of the Godfather. It was magnificent thank you again, we recommend it to everyone
We were particularly surprised by how the guys of Get In Sicily organized our excursion, all organized in detail making our experience unique. Rely on professionals like them to organize your excursions. Recommended
We were in the company of Di Francesco and Yleanie of Get in Sicily. They organized a perfect tour for our needs, we wanted to visit Savoca to see the places where the movie “The Godfather” was shot BEAUTIFUL! After we went to Taormina to see this beautiful village where we tasted many typical Sicilian products. I will recommend you to all my friends who will come to Sicily. THANK YOU! You guys are awesome.
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