Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Borghese Gallery
- Guided tour with expert commentary
- Explore masterpieces by Caravaggio and Bernini
- Discover the Borghese family's art collection
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Borghese Gardens
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Borghese Gallery
- Guided tour with expert commentary
- Headsets for clear audio during the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
The Galleria Borghese is where you can find priceless masterpieces of 1st-3rd centuries, Follow our passionate guide who will show you the most fascinating and brilliant Artworks and bringing to life all the stories and events behind this structure. The main floor is mostly devoted to classical antiquities (including a famous 320–30 AD mosaic of gladiators found on the Borghese estate at Torrenova, on the Via Casilina outside Rome, in 1834), and classical and neo-classical sculpture such as the Venus Victrix. Its decorative scheme includes a trompe l'oeil ceiling fresco in the first room, or Salone, by the Sicilian artist Mariano Rossi makes such good use of foreshortening that it appears almost three-dimensional.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The gallery has a strict no-bag policy; small bags may be allowed after inspection.
- Late arrivals may not be accommodated; arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Bring a valid ID for entry verification.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please notice that you need to be at our meeting point at least 15 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed entrance nor applicable to refunds.
- For security reasons, only small bags and purses are allowed inside. If you bring a larger bag, no worries, there is a free cloakroom at the entrance where you can store it safely.
Traveler reviews
Wonderful experience made better by guide
Absolutely stunning artwork. The guide made the experience better than attempting to do this on your own. Very organized process from beginning to end
Fantastic tour
Wonderful experience. Our guide was Extremely knowledgeable. A must visit place. And you must book a tour.
Loved this small group tour! Gabriella was an incredible guide. Their knowledge brought to life the art and museum!
Great small group tour! Try to get Gabriella!
Highly recommend
Our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge of the sculptures and paintings at The Borghese Gallery was exceptional. Really diving into the detail of what you were looking at. Would definitely recommend. Great communication and details about our booking made this as easy event to book and everything ran smoothly (which isn’t always the case with booked tours).
Loved the tour.
The guide was cheerful and had great energy. It’s a tour of the highlights (most famous pieces mostly) and a good explanation as to why. Certainly worth going with a guide. There is sadly not much time to pause, but that is due to the time of year we went - intense crowding.