Private Godfather and Taormina Boat Tour with Arancino Tasting
At a glance
Private Godfather and Taormina Boat Tour with Arancino Tasting is a 5h – 8h private experience in Taormina, Italy, operated by Prestelli Sicily Tours. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $258.06 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Boat tour (the boat tour is not private) of Taormina Bay, Private Tour exclusively for your party, Arancino al ragù tasting.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h – 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 3–17 · Adult 18–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Tour from Taormina
from $197.87
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00, 10:00
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Tour From Catania
from $230.85
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00, 10:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Private Tour from Taormina by comfortable car or minivan with personal guide/driver to Savoca, the must-see Sicilian hill town world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary "The Godfather" here. Learn about the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight.
Later, descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour (NOT Private boat tour) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to admire the beauty of Taormina coastline, Isola Bella and Blue Grotto. Pears and Mt. Etna from the Sea! The boat tour is about 2 hours. During the tour will have a traditional arancino tasting
What's included
What's included
- Boat tour (the boat tour is not private) of Taormina Bay
- Private Tour exclusively for your party
- Arancino al ragù tasting
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Walking tour of Savoca (Bar Vitelli + Church where Micheal married Apollonia)
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Personal local English-speaking driver/guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 3h
Savoca is an unspoilt medieval town that near Taormina that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the "going to the mattresses" time. Here you will visit Bar Vitelli and take pictures with an authentic Sicilian shotgun "Lupara", see pictures from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy panoramic view of the Mediterranean opening from the square where the wedding ceremony scene was shot.
Then you will walk to an ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married kneeling in the doorway. Walking along the fabulous streets of Savoca, on a good day you can also meet some actors - for example a lady who played Apollonia's mother. At the end of the walking tour you will have a traditional lunch in a typical "Trattoria." Lunch consist: cheeses from Etna, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, a portion of caponata, pasta alla norma, local wine and for dessert, lemon sorbet. -
Stop 2 · 2h
Departure: Giardini Naxos Bay
Places: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, the Cave of Love and the Rock of the Prickly Pear.
Meeting point
Your private guide will meet you at your Hotel in Taormina area
Traveller ratings
4.7
16 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 14
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 1
- 2 ★ 1
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The boat tour is Not private
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Godfather and Taormina Boat Tour with Arancino Tasting take?
The experience lasts about 5h – 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $258.06 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Boat tour (the boat tour is not private) of Taormina Bay; Private Tour exclusively for your party; Arancino al ragù tasting; Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history; Walking tour of Savoca (Bar Vitelli + Church where Micheal married Apollonia); Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car.
Where does it start?
Your private guide will meet you at your Hotel in Taormina area
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Taormina.
