Guided Tours

Borghese Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour

Borghese Gallery entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy.

Tourists viewing sculptures at Borghese Gallery in Rome with skip-the-line tickets.

Visitors viewing Caravaggio paintings in Borghese Gallery, Rome.

Villa Borghese gardens with manicured hedges and statues in Rome, Italy.

Duration

2 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 7:00pm

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Guided tour

4.4/5(2,169)

Nelma B

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

A retirada do ingresso com a representante da Head Out foi fácil, que orientou como usar o app da Galleria Borghese. A Galleria é incrível, vale muito a pena a visita, conhecer as obras principalmente de Bernini e Caravaggio é imperdível! Porém destaco que tive um problema com a compra do ingresso: comprei um ingresso com guia e para um determinado horário e a Headout, duas antes, me comunicou que essa modalidade não estava mais disponível e ofereceu outros horários no mesmo dia, porém sem acompanhamento de guia. Isso causou certo transtorno pois eu estava com um grupo de amigos agendados para o mesmo horário.

Christine W

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The Borghese Gallery houses an incredible collection of art! Some paintings and pieces of sculpture are our favorites in the world. Our tour guide increased our enjoyment and appreciation of the art and artists. We plan to return the next time we are in Rome, and bring our family!!

Nancy P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was run by the 'The Tour Guy' and the guide did a good job. Was on time, interacted well with the group members and was very knowledgeable about the extraordinary art works. The gallery can be warm on a hot day so be prepared but a worthwhile experience.

Susannah S

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

Alessandra was a great guide who shared her obvious passion and knowledge about the paintings and sculptures in the collection. She was clear and easy to understand. A fascinating in-depth oratory on a selection of the most well known and interesting artworks.

Jacobs T

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Le rdv était clair, notre personne de contact était charmante et super enthousiaste. La guide était passionnée donc passionnante. Un moment magique et a conseiller

Sarah B

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

The Borghese Gallery tour was an amazing experience. The place is beautiful, filled with sculptures & paintings from some of Italy's most influential artists in the 16th & 17th centuries. Our tour guide, Virginia (Ginny) was so funny & vibrant. She told us the story behind Bernini's stunning sculptures in such an engaging manner, & emphasized Caravaggio's dark realism in his paintings. I gained even more of an appreciation for the artists & these masterpieces. I would highly recommend this experience!

Enjoy priority entry to the Borghese Gallery in an exclusive small group, guided by an art history expert.

Discover masterpieces like The Deposition by Raphael or Neptune by Bernini, brought to life through captivating stories and insights.

A maximum group size of 15 and the choice of either English, Spanish, French, and Italian keeps the experience intimate and interactive.

Get all your questions answered, and then explore the gardens of Villa Borghese at your own pace – including sweeping views from the Pincio Terrace.

Guided tour of Borghese Gallery with entry

English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French-speaking art historian guide (as per option selected)

Visit to the Villa Borghese Gardens

Small group of 15

Headsets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jana P
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Borghese Gallery with Agnes (Agnese). She was exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and clearly passionate about both the collection and the history surrounding it. Rather than presenting isolated facts, she wove the artworks into a coherent historical narrative that gave us a much deeper appreciation of the collection as a whole. She was friendly, engaging, and obviously well qualified to guide the tour. We especially appreciated that she generously gave us an extra fifteen minutes to discuss Raphael, which was a wonderful way to conclude an already excellent experience.
Nelma B
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
Picking up the ticket from the Head Out representative was easy; she showed me how to use the Galleria Borghese app. The Galleria is incredible—it’s definitely worth a visit. Seeing the works by Bernini and Caravaggio, in particular, is a must! However, I should mention that I had an issue with the ticket purchase: I bought a guided tour ticket for a specific time slot, and Headout contacted me two days prior to inform me that this option was no longer available and offered other time slots on the same day, but without a guide. This caused some inconvenience because I was with a group of friends who were scheduled for the same time slot.
Christine W
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
The Borghese Gallery houses an incredible collection of art! Some paintings and pieces of sculpture are our favorites in the world. Our tour guide increased our enjoyment and appreciation of the art and artists. We plan to return the next time we are in Rome, and bring our family!!
Nancy P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was run by the 'The Tour Guy' and the guide did a good job. Was on time, interacted well with the group members and was very knowledgeable about the extraordinary art works. The gallery can be warm on a hot day so be prepared but a worthwhile experience.
Susannah S
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
Alessandra was a great guide who shared her obvious passion and knowledge about the paintings and sculptures in the collection. She was clear and easy to understand. A fascinating in-depth oratory on a selection of the most well known and interesting artworks.

Step into one of Rome’s most exquisite art galleries with fast-track access and an expert guide by your side. Discover masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and more as you explore the elegant Borghese Gallery and its serene gardens.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point just outside the Borghese Gallery. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early and carry a valid photo ID. After a quick security check, your skip-the-line ticket will be validated for priority access.

What to expect

Borghese Gallery

A Renaissance villa-turned-museum, the Borghese Gallery houses one of the world’s most celebrated private art collections.

Features

Admire Bernini’s dynamic sculptures like Apollo and Daphne and David.

Marvel at Caravaggio’s dramatic canvases, including Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

Explore masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, and Canova in lavishly decorated rooms.

Stroll through the peaceful Borghese Gardens after your gallery visit.

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.

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.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.