Godfather Villages from Taormina: Savoca and Forza d'Agro
Walk the streets where Coppola filmed the most iconic scenes of The Godfather saga
This Godfather Villages tour from Taormina takes you along Sicily's northeastern coast to the two hilltop villages that stood in for the fictional town of Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's legendary trilogy. The journey combines cinematic history with authentic Sicilian architecture and sweeping valley views.
The coastal road connecting Taormina to these inland villages passes through landscapes of flowering gardens, centuries-old villas, and rocky cliffsides that have changed little since Coppola's crew arrived in the early 1970s. This context makes the drive itself a meaningful part of the experience, not merely a transfer between stops.
Both Savoca and Forza d'Agro retain the unhurried character of traditional Sicilian mountain villages, where locals still gather in shaded piazzas and medieval churches anchor daily life. Visitors with an interest in film history, Norman architecture, or rural Sicilian culture will find the combination unusually rewarding.
Tour Highlights
Visit Bar Vitelli in Savoca, the actual filming location used for The Godfather Part II, now housing original props and photographs from the production.
Explore Forza d'Agro, where Al Pacino and Sofia Coppola filmed scenes for The Godfather Part III in 1990, along streets largely unchanged since then.
Drive the scenic coastal road from Taormina offering views of Arab-Norman Capo Sant'Alessio castle perched above the sea.
Pass the churches of Santa Lucia and San Michele in Savoca, key landmarks of the village's medieval urban layout.
Admire the Gothic-Catalan portal of the Church of San Agostino in Forza d'Agro, accessed by a circular staircase from the main square.
Enjoy panoramic views over the valley from Forza d'Agro, one of the most photogenic vantage points along this stretch of the Ionian coast.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at a designated point in Taormina, which is a pedestrian town. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is arranged as close as possible to your accommodation when direct access is not available.
The route follows the coastal road northeast of Taormina, passing villas, flowering gardens, and the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant'Alessio visible above the shoreline. The drive to the villages takes approximately 30 minutes.
In Savoca, you visit Bar Vitelli, the private house turned bar where Coppola filmed scenes for The Godfather Part II. Inside, a collection of artisans' tools and on-set photographs documents the production in detail. A stroll along the main street passes the churches of Santa Lucia and San Michele with a short view over the valley below.
The tour continues to Forza d'Agro, a compact hilltop village overlooking the coast where scenes from The Godfather Part III were filmed in 1990. From the main square, a lane leads to the circular steps ascending to the Gothic-Catalan portal of the Church of San Agostino.
The return drive takes approximately 30 minutes. Drop-off is arranged as close as possible to your hotel or the agreed meeting point in Taormina.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional licensed guide for the full duration
- Private or small-group transport from Taormina
- Visit to Bar Vitelli in Savoca
- Guided walk through Savoca village
- Guided walk through Forza d'Agro village
- Return transfer to Taormina
Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities (optional)
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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