Private Tours

Borghese Gallery Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Experience art like never before at the Borghese Gallery in Rome on a private guided tour with skip-the-line entry.

Highlights

Embark on a 2-hour private tour of one of Rome’s famous art galleries, home to the Borghese Collection of 17th-century paintings, sculptures, and antiques.
As you walk through the twenty-room gallery, learn the fascinating story behind the marble sculpture of Apollo and Daphne from your expert guide.
Keep an eye out for Caravaggio’s Boy with a Basket of Fruit painting and the marble sculpture group featuring the goat of Amalthea alongside little Jupiter.
Opt for the tour in your preferred language, with tours available in Spanish, Italian, and English.
Fun fact: Some of the gallery's treasures, including the Borghese Hermaphroditus, were sold to the occupying French under duress.

Inclusions

2-hour private tour of the Borghese Gallery
Spanish, Italian, or English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line access

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

Borghese brilliance

Explore the Borghese family's magnificent art collection by taking a private tour of the Borghese Gallery, which features a stunning array of paintings, antiques, and sculptures from the 17th century and beyond. Skip the line to gain quick entry to the gallery located in the former Villa Borghese Pinciana, and spend the next couple of hours discovering the vast world of Roman art.

Unveiling masterpieces

As you walk through the twenty rooms of the gallery, your knowledgeable guide will share the stories behind the marble sculptures and paintings of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael. Keep an eye out for the iconic Apollo and Daphne sculpture, which details Daphne's transformation from her human self to a tree. Make sure to stop by Caravaggio's masterpieces, including the painting of David holding the head of Goliath, his self-portrait, which reveals signs of his illness, and the Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

From art to nature

After the tour, head to the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome's third largest public park. Make sure to visit the Temple of Aesculapius, situated by a serene lake, boasting an architectural style that pays homage to ancient Roman villas. Then, move to the Pincio Terrace, which offers breathtaking views of the city center, and catch a glimpse of Rome's architectural styles, from domes to ancient ruins.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

My tickets

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

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Borghese Gallery and Museum.
Address: Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy.
Landmark: In front of the Borghese Gallery entrance.
Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding a blue flag with "Doooing Experience" logo on it.

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