Visit the places where the famous friar lived, and discover the history of his life as explained by a professional tour guide. You will gain access to both the old and new churches, and even experience the Saint Room.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Private group

Highlights

Visit the places where the friar lived
See the New Church, designed by Renzo Piano
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Full description

You will meet with your local tour guide in the Santa Maria delle Grazie Square, from where you will start your walking tour listening to the life and history of Padre Pio. The Friar lived in San Giovanni Rotondo, a city in which he lived for around 50 years. You will visit the New Church, which was designed by the Italian Architect Renzo Piano. You will also encounter the places where Padre Pio lived and prayed, such as the old Church, the Convent, and the Saint room. You will also be presented with the unique opportunity to see the Saint remains. San Giovanni Rotondo is one the main Apulian pilgrimage destinations, but it has a characteristic historic center that you could visit after the walking tour on your own.

Includes

Licensed tour guide
Old Church and New Church entrance fees
Entrance to the Saint Room

Lunch
Personal expenses

Meeting point

Next to the column in the Santa Maria delle Grazie Square, Viale Padre Pio, 5, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo FG, Italy

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

This tour is free for children under the age of 14

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5 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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The Spanish-speaking Guide, Ms. Claudia, enriched us with her stories of the life and work of Padre Pio, it really has been a great satisfaction to have had her accompaniment. She has great historical ability, and is a great believer and devotee of Pio. We went to the Sanctuary for the first time, and we would go again, because we felt a great spiritual penetration within ourselves, difficult to explain. Yes, an unforgettable experience, for my wife (also called Claudia) and for me, Juan.- Thank you very much. And for third parties, do not miss this opportunity to be hugging Padre Pio so closely.-

June 23, 2022

very professional office guide

August 10, 2021

The tour was excellent, everything was explained with simplicity and precision .. thanks for everything

July 27, 2021

San Giovanni Rotondo: Guided Walking Tour

San Giovanni Rotondo: Guided Walking Tour

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