Borghese Gallery Tour: Art and Gardens Experience

Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in art and nature with a Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery and Gardens Tour. Discover masterpieces by Raphael and Bernini in a serene setting.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galleria Borghese - Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector.
    Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make…
What's Included
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Villa Borghese Gardens Visit
  • Headsets so you can always hear your guide
  • Small group of no more than 15 people
  • Entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery
  • Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience artwork like a connoisseur during a trip to the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. The meticulous management of visitor intake ensures a serene atmosphere, unfound at the neighboring Vatican Museums. The gallery showcases works by Raphael and Bernini, and the journey is complemented with a tranquil respite in the Borghese Gardens - a calm…

Location
Piazzale del Museo Borghese
Meet your guide in Piazzale del Museo Borghese, in front of the Borghese Gallery Main Entrance. (Villa Borghese entrance on via Pinciana)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Karen_m
Jan 2, 2025
Emmanuela was terrific,... - Emmanuela was terrific, wonderful knowledge and history. Gallery/villa is beautiful, great sculpture and art. Beautiful interior a must!
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Judah_k
Dec 30, 2024
Knowledgeable guide. Just the right amount of time. - I usually do Walks and Devour Tours but I booked this last minute and am happy with my experience. The guide was knowledgeable and gave great color to all that we were seeing. I would recommend this to others.
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Moira_p
Dec 30, 2024
Excellent art perspectives - Renata brought the art to life and gave us details that might have been lost if we had not taken her tour. Renata had an amazing font of knowledge and her ability to navigate the museum and find space for our group to truly appreciate the art treasures was so important to the enjoyment of the tour.
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Milan_k
Dec 29, 2024
Great tour guide and experience! - Renata was a wonderful guide who knew so much about the artwork and history of the gallery! She also did a great job involving us in the tour by asking questions and making sure we understood everything we saw. I also think the tour company itself is very easy to work with.
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Richard_c
Dec 27, 2024
Great Borghese Tour - This is a wonderful venue and our guide was excellent! She brought life to the statuary by educating us about the history and meaning of the works. The Gallery is remarkable and well worth a visit.
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Eileen_m
Dec 26, 2024
I loved this tour! - You can’t. Is it Rome and not see The Borghese Museum. The Bernini sculptures were extraordinary and our guide Lisa was very knowledgeable, making it all the more enjoyable! Make sure to walk the gardens afterwards.
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Amelia_a
Dec 15, 2024
Amelia - Amazing experience. Tour operator was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to the group.
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William_g
Dec 9, 2024
Guide was knowledgeable... - Guide was knowledgeable and if u are a art lover, you cannot miss this tour. Good sharing of leh masterpieces in the gallery. Gardens was not included on the tour but you can visit at the side. And definitely better to visit in summer vs winter
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Ko_e
Dec 7, 2024
Grandeur and majesty of the Vatican. - The tour was comprehensive and we were able to pack a lot of highlights and exquisite masterpieces. Being able to tour the museums, Sistine Chapel and the Basilica was moving and awe-inspiring. The scale and the magnificence of the Vatican left me speechless.
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Luke_l
Dec 6, 2024
Knowledgeable, flexible, and fun! - Check in and registration was super easy. Our guide, Stephanie was knowledgeable and passionate about art. She took us around 35 pieces in the gallery and gave us their story, but also all the skullduggery behind them. We also went with our 5 and 10 year old and Stephanie was very accommodating of them being a part of things. Our 10 year old was full of questions by the end. Amazing morning!
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