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The Godfather and Messina Full day Tour

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour will give you the chance to understand the past and present of this island. We will start with a walking tour of Messina, a city conquered by many and reconstructed after being devastated by several earthquakes in the past, it will show its intriguing history in every corner. Savoca, will let you into the world of Mafia, and how important it was in the history of this island. Past and present under one tour.
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What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Port Pick up and Drop off
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it

What To Expect

La Madonnina del Porto (Pass By)

The Madonna della Lettera, that blesses the city, is the first element one sees when entering the port of Messina. Commissioned by the Archbishop of Messina, the statue is the work of Tore Edmondo Calabrò.
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Annunziata dei Catalani Church

The Catalani church is in fact a metaphysical place of history, a place where you can see how different religions, disasters and types of architecture formed, not only this church, but the city where it was built.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campanile del Duomo di Messina

The bell tower of the Cathedral of Messina contains one of the biggest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clocks in the world. Designed by the firm Ungerer of Strasbourg it was inaugurated in 1933 and it is one of the city’s main attractions.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Messina

Built during Norman time, its history has been turbulent and it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III

It was built in the circular Piazza Antonello and designed by the architect Camillo Puglisi Allegra to create an important residential and commercial hub in the heart of the city.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re (Pass By)

One of the speaking symbols of Messina, the Temple-Shrine dedicated to “Christ the King” dominates the city and is the monument that travellers see at a distance from the sea, emerging on a hill where the Greek acropolis was supposedly located.
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Santuario della Madonna di Montalto

Our Lady of Montalto was founded in 1294.The sanctuary was completely destroyed by the catastrophic earthquake of 1908 and subsequently rebuilt. Some of the best views of the city come from their amazing terrace.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Zanca

The Municipality of Messina´s headquarters, takes its name from its designer, the architect Antonio Zanca. In 1914, exactly six years after the terrible earthquake of 1908, the first stone of the new Town Hall was laid.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontana di Orione

Built in 1553, this pale marble fontana depicts Orion, the mythical founder of Messina. The fountain was constructed by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli (pupil of Michelangelo) to commemorate the construction of Messina's aqueduct.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Nicolo/Santa Lucia

The church was built in the 13th century and originally decorated with Byzantine frescoes from that time. Damaged by the 1908 earthquake, further restoration took place. The last restoration was in 1981. The churchyard was the site of some scenes for "The Godfather."
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bar Vitelli

One of the most prosperous branches of the Trimarchi family was the one that settled in Savoca at the end of the 14th century and the owner of the Palazzo were this bar is. They were, for centuries, at the centre of political, administrative, ecclesiastical and economic life of Savoca. Even before its fame for the scenes from “The Godfather” filmed in the place, when it wasn't yet called Vitelli, this bar was known for its delicious lemon granita with “zuccarate”, a typical local biscuit.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Convento dei Cappuccini

The Capuchin friars founded their first convent in 1574. At the beginning of the seventeenth century, this site had to be abandoned, as it was extremely subject to landslides. The current convent was built between 1603 and 1614 and it had great cultural importance in the context of Savoca society.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Remaining hours is allotted for travel

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Godfather and Messina Full day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Godfather and Messina Full day Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Port Pick up and Drop off.
  • Professional Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Godfather and Messina Full day Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Godfather and Messina Full day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Remaining hours is allotted for travel

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