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Aerial view of a symmetrical garden with intricate hedges, potted plants, and a central pathway, surrounded by trees and greenery. A large, ornate white building with two towers, arched windows, and a central statue in a neatly landscaped courtyard under a clear sky. A marble statue of a reclining woman on a couch, set in an ornate room with detailed walls and an additional small statue in the background. A group of people standing and listening to a guide outside a large, ornate building on a sunny day. Trees and a statue are visible in the background. Photo of product
Aerial view of a symmetrical garden with intricate hedges, potted plants, and a central pathway, surrounded by trees and greenery. A large, ornate white building with two towers, arched windows, and a central statue in a neatly landscaped courtyard under a clear sky. A marble statue of a reclining woman on a couch, set in an ornate room with detailed walls and an additional small statue in the background. A group of people standing and listening to a guide outside a large, ornate building on a sunny day. Trees and a statue are visible in the background. Photo of product
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Borghese Gallery: Guided Tour

Enjoy entrance to the classic Borghese Gallery with a guided walking tour

  1. Duration 2h

  2. Live guide English

  3. Max group size 15

Included

  • Reserved entrance to the Borghese Gallery
  • Guided tour
  • Headset to hear the guide

Built between 1609 and 1613, Galleria Borghese houses one of the world's best collections of art. That's not hyperbole: sculptures by Bernini, paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian – the list goes on. There's no better way to appreciate it than with a passionate and friendly guide to point out the intricate details of each piece and the historical significance of some of Italy's most influential artists, bringing these masterpieces to life.

After your small group guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, reflect on your experience with a walk on your own through the adjoining gardens, ending with a breathtaking view from the top of the Pincio Terrace.

If gargantuan museums like the Vatican and Louvre give you museum fatigue, you'll love your experience at the Galleria Borghese. Visits here come in two-hour slots and are limited to 360 people at a time.

Highlights include Canova's saucy, semi-nude sculpture of Paolina Borghese (Napoleon's sister) casually reclining on a couch. Bernini's David and Apollo and Daphne showcase the artist's gift for capturing action in stone.

The collection also includes many paintings by Renaissance bad-boy Caravaggio, including his Saint Jerome Writing, in which the saint appears to use a human skull as a paperweight.

Other highlight canvases include Raphael's Deposition and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love. Your allotted time is just two hours, and seeing the collection with a guide will help you make the most of this opportunity; you won't just see the work, you'll come to understand the artists' intentions and how they came to be in this lavish home.
  • Arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the tour starts
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the staff member holding a Loving Rome flag
  • The guided tour ends at the Borghese Gallery
  • Explore the gardens on your own, ending at Pincio Terrace
  • From Pincio Terrace, exit by descending the steps to the nearest metro station, Flaminio
  • Guests arriving after the departure time cannot be accommodated, and missed tours are non-refundable
Borghese Gallery
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197, Rome

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: C-Side S.r.l.
    Registered address: Via Duilio 13, 00192, Rome, IT

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  • Small or large bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery and will need to be checked in at the cloakroom before entering
  • The dress code is smart casual
  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date

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