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Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour

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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 skip-the-line 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

Priority access to the Borghese Gallery
2-hr small-group tour
Visit to the Villa Borghese Gardens
English, Italian, Spanish, and French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Headsets

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, France, Germany and over 34 countries have loved this experience

Ann

5/5

Apr, 2024

Good instructions on finding meeting point. Wonderful sculptures. Disappointed we couldn't see second floor paintings. Great guide

Adwait-remy

5/5

Apr, 2024

Excellent Guide, he made history come to live. Would be a good history Teacher. Very proficient and skillful. Really enjoyed the Tour. Thank you.

Marion

5/5

Apr, 2024

I had a wonderful tour with a super guide!!! He inspired all participants with his expertise, passion and lots of interesting details. Top :+1::+1::+1:

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Isha

4/5

Mar, 2024

Guido, our guide, was AWESOME. Just a font of knoeledge and such a friendly manner. It made all the difference to have him pointing out details we might otherwise have missed

Denisa-lacramioara

5/5

Mar, 2024

The guide was amazing! Lovely person, very knowledgeable, attentive to the guests' needs, great story telling skills! She offered invaluable information and made our experience one we won't forget. The experience itself was very private, with just 5 attendees which was perfect and made us feel more immersed.

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, large bags and backpacks are not allowed.

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.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.