All San Giovanni Rotondo Tours & Excursions in 2026

The crowds of pilgrims visiting San Giovanni Rotondo can be tricky to navigate, but with this private tour you’ll take in the top sights linked to Padre Pio’s life in just hours. Visit the old and new churches of Santa Maria delle Grazie, as well as the contemporary sanctuary designed by Renzo Piano. Learn about the life of the saint and the history his holy sites from your guide.

The Gargano Peninsula is a famous place of pilgrimage, and San Giovanni Rotondo is one of its most important sites, not least because it was here that Padre Pio (St. Pius of Petrelcina) spent most of his spiritual career. Discover the essential sights with a private guide just for your group on this walking tour, running from the 16th-century Capuchin church to the 21st-century shrine designed by Renzo Piano.