Name: Borghese Gallery Tours | Explore Masterpieces in Rome\u2019s Art Gem | The Tour Guy
Brand: The Tour Guy
Price: 75.4 USD
Rating: 4.98 (91 reviews)

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Without a guide, the Borghese Gallery can feel like just another museum visit, leaving you to wonder about the significance of the masterpieces before you. Our skip-the-line tours, led by passionate and engaging guides, bring Bernini’s lifelike sculptures and Caravaggio’s dramatic paintings to life, making your visit an inspiring and fun journey through Baroque art. From private tours to small group experiences, we ensure you’ll uncover the gallery’s treasures with ease and lasting memories.

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Visiting the Borghese Gallery can feel challenging with timed entries, limited ticket availability, and countless masterpieces to take in. With us, you'll skip the lines and enjoy passionate guides who bring each artwork to life, transforming your visit into an enriching journey. Whether you’re seeking a private, in-depth experience or a small-group setting, our tours ensure you experience the gallery’s breathtaking sculptures, vibrant paintings, and historic villa in the best way possible.

For those who want a tailored experience, the Private Borghese Gallery Tour offers a personalized deep dive into the gallery’s most treasured works. Explore Bernini’s lifelike sculptures and Caravaggio’s groundbreaking techniques with your guide, who customizes the tour to match your interests. One guest shared, “Our private guide made the art come alive, and we left with a whole new appreciation for Bernini and Caravaggio.”

Join an intimate small group with the Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour and uncover the gallery’s highlights without the stress of long waits. Admire masterpieces like Raphael’s The Deposition and Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love, all explained by an engaging guide who shares the stories behind the art. “Skipping the line and having a knowledgeable guide was a game-changer,” noted one participant. “We saw so much more than we could have on our own.”

For a storytelling-focused experience, our Borghese Gallery “Story Tellers” Small Group Tour takes you through the villa’s stunning collection with a guide who connects each masterpiece to the history and culture of the time. Hear the fascinating tales behind Bernini’s "David" and Canova’s "Pauline Bonaparte," all in a small-group setting for a personal touch. One visitor remarked, “The guide’s stories made every room simply unforgettable, and the small group allowed us to ask questions and connect with the art on a deeper level.”

No matter which tour you choose, our Borghese Gallery experiences combine expert storytelling, smooth logistics, and skip-the-line access to ensure you enjoy Rome’s artistic treasures to the fullest.





The Borghese Gallery in Rome offers a captivating collection of masterpieces, including works by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael, set within the stunning Villa Borghese.

The BEST Borghese Gallery Tours in Rome!

Discover the art treasures of Rome at the Borghese Gallery with our expert-guided tours. Explore masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bernini, and more in an intimate setting. Book your Borghese Gallery tour today with The Tour Guy!

Borghese Gallery Tours | Explore Masterpieces in Rome’s Art Gem | The Tour Guy

Join an intimate small-group tour and uncover Baroque masterpieces with an expert guide.

Borghese Gallery Skip the Line

Villa Borghese - Strolling through its lush gardens, admiring stunning sculptures, and soaking in the serene beauty of Rome’s most iconic park

David with the Head of Goliath - Experience the raw emotion captured in this powerful scene. Marvel at the dramatic contrast of light and dark as David holds the severed head, showcasing Caravaggio’s mastery of realism and psychological depth

David with the Head of Goliath

Apollo and Daphne - witness the stunning moment of transformation. As Apollo reaches out to grasp Daphne, watch as her form morphs into a laurel tree, capturing the tension and grace of their mythological encounter in marble

Apollo and Daphne

Rape of Proserpina​  - Witness the dramatic moment as Pluto seizes Proserpina. Feel the tension in the dynamic sculptural forms, capturing the raw emotion and struggle of the myth, with every twist and detail bringing the story vividly to life

Rape of Proserpina​ 

Paolina Borghese sculpture - Marvel at this stunning representation of Napoleon's sister and notice the exquisite details of her relaxed pose, conveying her regal presence and timeless beauty, a true masterpiece of classical art

Paolina Borghese sculpture

Boy with a basket of fruit​  - Immerse yourself in the dramatic use of light and shadow, and uncover the deeper meanings that make his work truly exceptional

Boy with a basket of fruit​ 

Your tour will end at the Gallery - Enjoy free time to explore the exhibits at your own pace. Wander through the stunning collection, take in the masterpieces, and soak up the atmosphere before concluding your visit

St. Jerome by Caravaggio

Passionate English-speaking guide

Skip-the-line access to Borghese Gallery

Lady With Unicorn By Raphael

Pauline Bonaparte By Canova

Apollo And Daphne By Bernini

Group size of 15 people

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Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour

Admire stunning Baroque art most miss like Bernini's Rape of Proserpina & Apollo and Daphne

Canova's "Paolina Bonaparte" - Portrayed as the Goddess Aphrodite, Napoleon's little sister posed nude for the artist and raised a lot of gossip stories at the time.

Canova's "Paolina Bonaparte"

Villa Borghese Gardens - Once your Borghese Gallery Tour has come to an end, you can explore the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens. The perfect place for a tranquil stroll and time to reflect on the masterpieces you've seen.

Borghese Gardens

Discover the Borghese Gallery - Within Rome’s incredible white house your local guide will show you one of the most impressive art galleries Italy has to offer. 

The Gallery

Works by Renaissance Masters - During your Borghese Gallery Guided Tour, you'll be shown one of the most mysterious and celebrated paintings ever, "The Sacred and Profane Love" by Titian!

Renaissance Masters

Caravaggio - Your expert guide will tell you the stories surrounding the turbulent life and everlasting legacy of Caravaggio, in a room almost entirely dedicated to the Italian genius’s paintings!

Caravaggio

Bernini - Ever seen a statue carved by an 11-year-old? This is supposedly how old Gian Lorenzo Bernini was when he performed his first work for the Borghese Cardinal!

Bernini

Raphael, Correggio, Titian, and more! - You'll be introduced to pieces which formed the foundation of this collection. Acquired by Cardinal Borghese are Raphael's 'Deposition of Christ' and works by Correggio, Dossi & Veronese.

Raphael

The Rape of Proserpina - At the age of 25 Bernini was already established as one of the greatest artist ever, and works like this, besides telling an incredible story, earn him the nickname "Michelangelo of Baroque"!

The Rape of Proserpina

Apollo and Daphne - The Ancient Roman poet Virgil spoke about it as a "Metamorphosis", but it's difficult to capture the essence of this mythical story like Bernini has in this sculpture!

Apollo and Daphne

David with the Head of Goliath - 400 years ago, this would be the equivalent of a horror movie. In this brilliant painting, Caravaggio brings us one of the most stunning portrayals of the Biblical story!

Private English-speaking guide

Skip the line Borghese tickets

Raphael, Bernini, Caravaggio, and more!

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