The tour itinerary will unite the most significant places: the "ancient" church, the "new" church, both dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie, the Monastery and the new sanctuary.

The ancient church of the mid-1500s has a very simple façade and inside it is composed of a single baroque style nave. At a second entrance to the convent is the cell of Padre Pio and the crypt where the body of Padre Pio was housed before being transferred to the nearby sanctuary.

The visit continues with the "new" church, built for the explicit desire of Padre Pio, with the intention of being able to accommodate in an appropriate manner the considerable flow of thousands of pilgrims that flowed ever more numerous to San Giovanni Rotondo. 

The tour ends at the Sanctuary, designed by architect Renzo Piano, one of the largest churches in Italy, capable of holding up to 7,000 people.

San Giovanni Rotondo private guide: amazing spiritual experience with St. Pio

San Giovanni Rotondo is the core of the spiritual soul of the Gargano, an important destination for devotional practices and religious pilgrimages. 

Walking tour San Giovanni Rotondo

Take the worry out of your departure to Bari Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Private Transfer from San Giovanni Rotondo to Bari (BRI) Airport

Discover the significant places in the life of Padre Pio on a guided tour of San Giovanni Rotondo. Start at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where you can visit the Complex that welcomed the Saint and the Crypt that houses his body. Continue your journey in the Capuchin Friars Convent, where Padre Pio lived for almost 50 years, and finish at the Grande Santuario DA Renzo Piano, admiring extraordinary works of art. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirituality and history of this beloved saint.

 - Meeting with the Guide at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
 - Visit to the Crypt and the significant places of Padre Pio's life
 - Guided tour in the Capuchin Friars Convent
 - Conclusion at the Great Sanctuary with works of art by Renzo Piano

Experiences in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy