Rome: Borghese Gallery Small Group Tour & Skip-the-Line Admission

Discover the artistic treasures of Villa Borghese in Rome with skip-the-line access. Explore the Borghese Gallery and Gardens, home to masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bernini, Canova, and more.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Villa Borghese - The best way for us to describe the Villa Borghese gardens is:

As the keeper of the Villa Borghese Pinciana, I publicly declare: whoever you are, providing to be a freeman, fear no hindrance here; go where you like, ask what you wish; leave when you want. Everything you see was made more for the guest than for its landlord. In the golden century, when peaceful years made any thing splendid for the refined ones, the landlord forbade all iron rules for the guest.

Let good faith be the only rule for our friend.

But if someone, consciously and purposely, by wickedness and deceit, was to break the golden rules of courtesy, be alert, the angry keeper may break these friendly words on your head.

(Latin inscription carved on marble plate at Villa Borghese).

  • Galleria Borghese - We will visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museum hosting the works of extraordinary artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova and Raffaello. The gallery’s most important sculptures and paintings are from Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s collection (1579 - 1633).

We’ll admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings, among which “Young sick Bacchus” and “ Boy with a basket of fruit”; Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures’ collection, boasting works like “Apollo and Daphne”, “David”, “The rape of Preserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course we won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”.

We will lead you through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, we’ll disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum.

To end the tour, we’ll walk through the Villa Borghese gardens, enjoying its beauty and calm far from the roman chaos.

What's Included
  • No additional fees or taxes
  • Self-guided walking tour of Villa Borghese Gardens
  • Expert-guided visit to Borghese Gallery (2 hours)
  • Skip-the-line access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Enjoy the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome with skip-the-line admission and a guided walking tour limited to 15 people.

This popular attraction often sells out in advance, so by pre-booking a ticket, visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museums hosting the works of extraordinary artists. Admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings, among which “Young sick Bacchus” and “Boy with a Basket of Fruit”; Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures’ collection, boasting works like “Apollo and Daphne”, “David”, “The Rape of Proserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course the tour won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”. The guide will lead the tour through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum.

Villa Borghese gardens and gallery, you cannot miss it when you visit Rome.

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Travelers with excessive sized bags will have certain problems, please note that small or large bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery, and will need to be checked in at the cloakroom before the tour to be collected afterwards.
Location
Piazzale del Museo Borghese
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jean_a
Jul 20, 2024
Incredible collection of Berninis and Caravaggios - This was an unexpected highlight of my Rome trip! Our guide led us through an incredible collection of Berninis and Caravaggios and explained the history of the museum and the Borghese family. Five stars all around!
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Compass38920948955
Jul 15, 2024
A must see, smaller museum - A must every time we visit Rome. Filled with Bernini statues and paintings by major renaissance artists in a villa built to show off Art. Smaller museum, easy to navigate. A short taxi ride from Spanish Steps area. Get tickets in advance from official website or you have to pay much inflated prices for tours of the museum. If you want a tour, buy those much in advance as well, as the same tour has surge pricing.
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Suzanne_m
Jul 13, 2024
Must see - A beautiful museum and intimate tour with guide Federico. Federico’s knowledge helped inform so much of our stay in Rome. Highly this tour.
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Jennifer_k
Jul 13, 2024
Fantastic tour ! - Sabrina was a fantastic guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and funny. I wish we could have had her take us all over Rome! This museum is now one of my favorites.
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Yvonne_h
Jul 10, 2024
Best tour in Rome - This was the best tour in Rome! Our tour guide Danilo was fabulous- he explained so much about the history of Baroque Art. Three hours was quite a long time for a walking tour, but it was worth it. Following the tour, we explored the gardens and rode bikes!
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Scott_h
Jul 1, 2024
Passion Plus - Our guide (I'm so sorry I cannot remember her name) was spectacular. Brilliant, passionate and a dramatic story teller. She is a great channeler of Bernini and of art history in general. Loved every minute of it.
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Nicoleta_a
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing experience - The guide, Agnes, was incredible. Extremely acknowledgeable, with a contagious enthusiasm and love for art. I never had such a wonderful guide . She really loves what she is doing. This is not a job or paycheck for her. She is extremely prepared, smart, and has a great personality. She is a great assets for your company.
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Sbog2131
Jun 24, 2024
Art museum - This museum was on my list to visit. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Bernini’s art. He talked to us about art in Italy during Bernini’s time. We listened to his explanation about each room and sculpture in each room. I loved visiting museums and this one was not an exception.
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Walker_w
Jun 22, 2024
A great afternoon at the Borghese - The guide as excellent. Had loads of good information. The gallery was beautiful and amazing. It is definitely worth a visit.
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Vahan_h
Jun 24, 2024
We should have been informed or given the option of a refund for the tour - We should have been informed or given an option for a refund because we were not able to see the second floor paintings due to rain damage from a few weeks ago, so the tour was for less than an hour and incomplete. It was a total disappointment and deceptive for what we paid and what we got. I won't be using your services again and will let my friends know about this experience as well
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