Godfather Filming Locations Half-Day Tour from Taormina

Your tour begins in Taormina

Hop aboard a comfortable bus marked with the orange Godfather sign at your selected stop around the Taormina area. As you make your way into the Sicilian countryside, your guide shares a quick overview of the day ahead and the intriguing story of how director Francis Ford Coppola chose these remote villages for his film locations.

Savoca and Bar Vitelli

Around 40 minutes later, you’ll arrive in Savoca. Step off the bus and into a quiet stone piazza that still mirrors its 1970s film appearance. Bar Vitelli sits right on the corner, filled with old production photos and the low wooden chairs made famous onscreen. You have time to look around, order a drink if you like, and take in the slow rhythm of this hillside village.

Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Savoca)

A short climb from the bar brings you to Santa Maria degli Angeli, the seventeenth-century church used for Michael and Apollonia’s wedding scene. Your guide points out filming angles and the simple façade that anchors the sequence. From the terrace, the valley drops away toward the Ionian Sea, giving you a sense of how remote these villages once felt.

Savoca alleys and historic center

Then, follow narrow lanes edged with stone arches, small chapels, and quiet courtyards. Each turn reveals another spot tied to daily life in rural Sicily, which helped Coppola create an authentic backdrop. The guide adds context about local traditions as you walk, connecting film moments with real village history.

Forza d’Agrò village overlook

Next, you drive to Forza d’Agrò, a medieval village perched high above the Strait of Messina. Its steep lanes and small squares appear in several sequences, and you’ll recognize the atmosphere right away. Free time lets you explore at your own pace, take photos from the panoramic terrace, or wander up to the church at the crest of the hill.