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Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour
Join a small group to see famous works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova with an expert guide
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
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Important Details
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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