Borghese Gallery Guided Tour: Exclusive Semi-Private Access and Skip-the-Line Entry

Experience an exclusive semi-private guided tour of the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Skip the line and explore the stunning works of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael with a small group of up to 15 people. Don’t miss the chance to see iconic sculptures like Apollo and Daphne and Bernini’s dynamic masterpieces.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Apollo and Daphne - Apollo and Daphne
    a marble sculpture in the Baroque style in natural size, made by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed in 1622-1625. Placed in the Borghese Gallery in Rome, this work depicts the culmination of the history of Apollo and Daphne (Phoebe and Daphne) in Ovid’s Metamorphosis.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Exclusive semi-private tour (max 15 people)
  • Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery
  • Headsets provided if necessary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Some rooms of the Gallery might be closed to visitors due to refurbishment works
Additional Information

Experience the charm of Galleria Borghese through this delightfully exclusive semi-private tour limited to 15 attendees. Schedule your trip to one of Rome’s most iconic villas. Appreciate the benefit of hassle-free entry. Feast your eyes on the masterpieces by Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael.

Throughout this excursion, you’ll learn the fascinating tale behind the renowned sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, marvel at the spectacular works of Bernini, Canova and the most notable paintings by Caravaggio. Wander across twenty rooms to behold Caravaggio’s famed painting of ‘Young Sick Bacchus’ or the Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

Be captivated by the artistic genius of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, comprising an appreciable volume of his secular sculptural work, beginning with early pieces like the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun, up to his formidable Rape of Proserpine, or the famed Apollo and Daphne, hailed as quintessential baroque masterpieces.

Location
Piazzale Borghese Scipione, 5
Piazzale Borghese Scipione
Meet your guide in front the entrance of the Borghese Gallery. The guide will have a sign with the logo of the Agency
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Diane_t
Aug 19, 2024
Magnificent Tour - The Bernini sculptures, Rafael painting, gorgeous failings and beautiful Roman art work. Our guide Martina was wonderful and engaging.
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David_w
Aug 18, 2024
Ok - Great tour - just wished the guide told us more about the pieces in the gallery than photos of other stuff on the iPad
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Mark
Aug 12, 2024
A MUST SEE TOUR IN ROME - Martina our tour guide was excellent! She has an encyclopedic knowledge of the art at the Borghese and is a fantastic teacher! We would go on any tour Martina conducts again and again!
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Matt_a
Aug 12, 2024
Incredible tour! - One of the best tours of any kind I’ve ever been on, our guide kept our entire group entertained including our two kids 12 and 14 years old. We were there on Aug 10th at 9am. Her stories of the opulence of the times and the history of the works of art was exceptional. Highly recommend
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Stephen_s
Aug 10, 2024
Great tour! - Our guide…whose name I think was Martina, was absolutely fantastic. She was super knowledgeable and engaging.
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Kimberly_d
Jul 15, 2024
Definitely book! - Amazing tour and very informative guide. With all his information, he kept it entertaining and educational. You will not be disappointed booking this tour! Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Geetha_s
Jul 4, 2024
Beautiful varied Italian art collection - Informative, interesting and approachable guide. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of the key pieces (there’s a lot to cover in 2 hours) made me want to learn more about these great artists.
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Kristin_r
Jun 19, 2024
Enjoyable tour - Vincenzo was a wonderful guide. Interesting, personable, entertaining in describing the beautiful rooms, sculptures and paintings of Canova, Berghini and Caravaggio. No other artists were covered so don’t expect stopping at any other pieces of work. Worth the cost.
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Audrey_t
Jul 25, 2024
Very educational - Great! had a very educational tour Did not get.to see the gardens with the tour guide . We wouldnl of really liked to walk them and get further drtails as to why and how they were able to create such structured shrubs Is the foilage the same now or has it changed ? Just more details in thismparticular part of the villa would of been nice.
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Sipock
Jun 24, 2024
Good art tour! - You NEED to love art for this tour. Tour guide was very very knowledgable.. our daughter was in heaven. Recommend if you are an art person.
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