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Rome

Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour

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Join a small group to see famous works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova with an expert guide

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2 h


Max 15 Guests

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In the early 1600s, Cardinal Scipione Borghese assembled one of Rome's most remarkable private art collections, filling his hilltop villa with masterpieces by Bernini and Caravaggio. This small-group tour gets you inside the Borghese Gallery with skip-the-line tickets to witness works spanning from Baroque icons to Canova's famous neoclassical sculptures. With an expert guide and personal audio headsets provided, you'll better understand the technique and stories behind each masterwork.

What's included

Study Baroque masterpeieces

Expert English-speaking guide

Skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tickets

Borghese Gallery guided tour

Radio headsets

Access to temporary exhibitions (when available)

Bernini’s sculptures, Caravaggio’s paintings, Canova’s sculptures & Raphael's masterpieces

Small group experience

Guide tips

Itinerary

Your tour begins near the Borghese Gallery

Meet your guide near the entrance to the Borghese Gallery, a 17th-century villa tucked within Rome's Villa Borghese gardens. Pick up your radio and get ready to step inside one of Italy's most prized art collections.

Skip the line and enter the Borghese Gallery

Skip the long ticket lines and walk straight into security to enter the Borghese Gallery with your reserved group access. Outside, general admissions lines can take up to an hour. Inside, the frescoed ceilings and gilded halls await.

Marvel at Bernini's Baroque sculptures

Take in Gian Lorenzo Bernini's breathtaking masterpieces, including the dramatic Apollo and Daphne and The Rape of Proserpina. Listen as your guide shares fascinating stories about how Bernini brought marble to life with movement and emotion during the height of the Baroque period.

Explore Caravaggio's dramatic paintings

Next, you'll encounter the powerful works of Caravaggio, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. See the introspective Sick Bacchus and the vibrant Boy with a Basket of Fruit, both reflecting the artist's turbulent genius and revolutionary style.

Encounter Canova's Neoclassical masterpieces

Continue to Antonio Canova's stunning sculptures, featuring the famous reclining Paolina Bonaparte. You'll appreciate the lifelike details and refined beauty that define Canova's departure from Baroque exuberance into Neoclassical grace.

Your tour finishes at the Borghese Gallery

After the guided tour concludes, you're welcome to stay and wander the galleries independently. Revisit a Bernini sculpture up close or take your time in front of a Caravaggio canvas before heading out into Rome.

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Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Meeting and drop-off point

Meet your guide near the entrance to the Borghese Gallery. The exact meeting point can be found in the voucher you'll receive after your booking. The tour ends inside the Borghese Gallery.

Important Details

Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.

Good to know:

  • Dress Code: Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will be standing for most of the tour. Only small fanny packs and purses (max 21 x 15 cm) are allowed in the museum. Larger bags/personal items must be left at your accommodation.

  • Accessibility: The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please contact us beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.

  • Tour Changes: Some rooms of the Gallery may be closed to visitors due to renovation works. Your guide will ensure you see the best works available.

  • Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.

Your tour includes:

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Skip-the-line entrance to the Borghese Gallery

  • Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery

  • Radios for a more intimate tour experience

  • Access to temporary exhibitions (when available)

  • Bernini’s sculptures, Caravaggio’s paintings, Canova’s sculptures, Raphael's masterpieces, and more

  • Small group experience

What to bring:

  • Valid ID

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Camera

FAQs

Where to meet?

Meet your guide near the entrance to the Borghese Gallery. The exact meeting point can be found in the voucher you'll receive after your booking. The tour ends inside the Borghese Gallery.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please let us know beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.

What happens if it rains?

We run our Borghese Gallery tour rain or shine. If the weather is extremely bad and the Borghese Gallery is closed, we'll inform you as soon as possible.

Is there a dress code to enter the Borghese Gallery?

While there is not a specific dress code, you will be expected to be wearing shoes and a shirt to the Borghese Gallery. We also recommend wearing footwear you'll be comfortable walking in.

Does the Borghese Gallery ever experience sudden closures?

During adverse weather events or due to maintenance or safety reasons, Borghese Gallery may be closed unexpectedly. In case this happens, we will work with you to reschedule the tour or provide a full refund.

Is this tour family friendly?

Yes, all ages are welcome on our Borghese Gallery tour.