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5.0(11 reviews)

Borghese Gallery Tour & Tickets: With Bernini, Caravaggio & Raphael

1.5 hours
Max 15 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Rome, Italy

About this activity

Enjoy an intimate small group tour of the Borghese Gallery with pre-reserved tickets and an art expert guide. You’ll skip the lines, marvel at works by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Bernini, and hear the story behind each of the works from an art historian.

Highlights

  • Skip the line at the stunning Borghese Gallery.
  • Enjoy a friendly and intimate small group setting.
  • Get context into each piece from your art historian guide.
  • View masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova.
  • Take advantage of guaranteed access to this exclusive site.

Full description

Explore the Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Caravaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Caravaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less.

Did you know that Caravaggio once killed a man, or that Bernini believed he peaked in his 20s? Those insights into the great artists' lives are the focus of this Borghese Gallery tour, which peers beyond the art into the world and the minds of the people behind the pieces. 
When you skip the line to step into the Borghese Gallery, the first thing to notice is the tranquility. Set in the former home of 17th-century cardinal Scipione Borghese, the gallery permits entrance only to a select number of visitors each day. Your pre-reserved passes give you a designated time slot for a look at this exclusive collection. 
Together with an expert art historian, you can see works by a number of renowned artists, such as Caravaggio's David and Goliath and St John the Baptist, Anthony Canova's Pauline Bonaparte, Raphael's The Deposition, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, and David. Many of the works were commissioned specifically for this space, and the collection offers one of the most incredible experiences for lovers of art in Rome.

Included / Excluded

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • All-inclusive ticket for Galleria Borghese
  • Headset (groups over 6)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting point

Start Location

5 Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Galleria Borghese, Roma, IT

Villa Borghese, 00197 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is in English.
  • We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Know before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
  • The Galleria Borghese does not allow bags of any kind into the gallery. You will need to check your bag before the start of your tour.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Reviews

5.0(11 reviews)
Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

Matthew
Jun 2026
5.0

If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉

Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

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Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)
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