Guided Tours

Borghese Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour

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Borghese Gallery interior with visitors on a skip-the-line small-group guided tour in Rome.

Relish the exquisite beauty of Rome’s greatest museum of art on this small group, guided visit to the Villa Borghese Gallery.

Highlights

Explore the magical works of art by some of Rome's renowned artists, adorning the walls of the Borghese Gallery, and visit the Borghese Gardens.
This 2-hour tour with only 10 people helps you gain insight into the gallery and its history with the help of an expert English-speaking guide.
Enjoy priority access to the gallery and avoid the winding lines that are typical for this famed attraction with your tickets.
You can explore the gardens of Villa Borghese at your own pace after the tour. Enjoy picturesque landscapes and sweeping city views from the Pincio terrace.
Fun fact: The gallery once consisted of artworks that Napoleon Bonaparte had seized, including Canova's famous sculpture "Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix".

Inclusions

Access to the Borghese Gallery
Art historian guide
Visit to the Villa Borghese Gardens
English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Headsets

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Safaa

3/5

Feb, 2025

A visit to the Villa Borghese is a must when in Rome. Tickets are very hard to come by, and are almost always sold out. We were a group of 10 people, which was a plus in terms of being able to follow the tour. However, I found that the tour with the guide lacked a bit of life, she didn't involve us much and there wasn't a lot of interaction, which for me is essential for a 2-hour visit to a museum so rich in history, so as not to lose interest with all the information. Thanks, however, to guide Ivana for sharing her knowledge with us. I hope these points for improvement will be taken into account. Safaa

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Stuart

5/5

Feb, 2025

Excellent guide so was very knowledgeable about her subject. The gallery itself is an amazing experience. Highly recommended

Daniela

4/5

Feb, 2025

The view at Villa Borghese was well organized , punctual , our guide very helpful and knowledgeable . Too bad about the microphone that did not always guarantee to easily hear the very interesting descriptions . Overall very good experience , absolutely recommended

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Sesira

5/5

Jan, 2025

Tour guide was so knowledgeable and passionate. Was wonderful to hear her speak about the art and history. Highly recommend!

Jody

5/5

Nov, 2024

The woman who lead the Museum tour was fantastic her knowledge of the artwork was excellent and helped me see lots of details I would have otherwise missed.

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Your experience

Few museums in the world can match the grandeur of the Borghese Gallery. It houses art collections by legendary painters and sculptors such as Berini, Messina, Raphael, Caravaggio, and many others. The wealthy Cardinal Scipione Borghese originally assembled these works of art. The Borghese Family continued to add pieces to the incredible collection.

Some artworks were sold to the French State during the 19th century as the Borghese family went bankrupt. These pieces are still preserved in the Louvre. Since 1903, the museum has been open to the public and has seen significant restoration and modernization work.

On your visit, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, who will narrate interesting anecdotes related to the museum and the pieces of art inside. Gaze into the depths of Bernini’s famous sculpture of ‘Apollo and Daphne’, Lady with Unicorn By Raphael, Paulina Bonaparte By Cavona, Apollo and Daphne By Bernini, and The Rape of Proserpina By Bernini. The history behind the works of art and how they came to be in the Borghese Gallery, explained by the guide, is just as intriguing as the art pieces.

Visit the Borghese Gardens and stroll around the lush landscapes for its fountains and to get a glimpse of Rome's panoramic views.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along a pair of comfortable shoes.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, small or large bags/ backpacks are not allowed inside the Borghese Gallery. All luggage needs to be checked into the cloakroom before entering.
Strict dress code: The gallery mandates that everyone wear smart casual to the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible by prams/strollers.
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional notes

A paying adult must accompany minors under 18 years of age.
This tour does not operate on Mondays.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.