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

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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-speaking guide

  • 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, Belgium and over 36 countries have loved this experience
Isha Ray

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 Ionita

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.
MODESTO RELLA

Modesto

5/5

Feb, 2024

Borghese Gallery is wonderful and full of masterpieces ! The guide was great and very knowledgeable ! Two hours full of information and knowledge that we would not have had without guide. Small group, expectations met!
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Kelli Kamph

Kelli

5/5

Feb, 2024

Our guide, Virginia, was awesome!! Kind, informative and fun! She didn't prattle on and on. Just interesting, fun and concise! Thank you!
carla Sofia Medeiros Martins Moreira de Pinho de Lima Santos

Carla

5/5

Feb, 2024

Muito boa tour, guia muito simpática e atenciosa. A Galeria é incrível mas pouco tempo de tour para conseguir ver tudo. Correu tudo muito bem com as reservas. Recomendo headout!!!

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.

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

  • Children 6 and under can join for free.

  • A paying adult must accompany minors under 18 years of age.

  • This tour does not operate on Mondays.

  • 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.

Meeting point

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