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Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

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Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man, and St. Peter's Basilica

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Breeze past the lines for the palace and gardens with a friendly English speaking guide

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Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Skip the line at the Colosseum, plus Arch of Titus, Temple of Julius Caesar, and more!

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Do more in a day: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, glassblowing and lacemaking demos, and a gondola ride

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Fulfill your bucket-list dream of viewing the City of Lights from the best spot in the city

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Explore Rome’s Baroque Masterpieces with Expert Guides and Skip-the-Line Access

<p>Begin your two-hour tour at the entrance to the Borghese Gallery, where you’ll meet your knowledgeable guide and a small group of fellow art aficionados. Your guide will then lead you to the gallery’s most impressive works, from Bernini’s lifelike sculptures to Raphael’s expressive canvases and Caravaggio’s intense scenes. With captivating stories and a group size limited to 15, enjoy a personalized experience as you explore one of the most famous collections of antiquities in Rome within the Borghese Gallery.</p><h2>Small Group Borghese Gallery Tour</h2><p>Your 2-hour tour includes:</p><ul><li><p>Skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tickets</p></li><li><p>Small group size for a personalized experience</p></li><li><p>See works by Raphael, Bernini, Caravaggio, and more!</p></li><li><p>Engaging English-speaking guide with expertise in art history</p></li></ul><h2>Welcome to the Borghese Gallery!</h2><p>To make the most of your two-hour tour, your excursion begins at the entrance to the Borghese Gallery. However, we recommend arriving early to explore the breathtaking Villa Borghese Gardens surrounding the museum. Wander through the serene woodlands and vibrant flower beds, savor a coffee on the lush green lawns, and discover the many statues and fountains scattered throughout the grounds. Additionally, save time to admire the magnificent exterior of the Borghese Gallery, with striking Baroque architecture and classical sculptures, before meeting up with your guide.</p><p>When it’s time to begin your tour you’ll bypass the queue with skip-the-line tickets and head straight inside the gallery. Immediately upon entering, you’ll realize just how much art there is to see, and while you could easily spend the entire day here, this tour is specially designed to highlight the most significant works as well as a few hidden gems. No time will be wasted searching for your must-sees, thanks to your guide’s expertise, who will also share lesser-known stories about each artist and the deeper meaning behind masterpieces by Raphael, Bernini, Caravaggio, and more.</p><h2>Discover works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini</h2><p>Come face-to-face with splendor of the archaeological marbles within the gallery’s extraordinary collection of sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This celebrated Baroque artist was no doubt an artistical genius, and his ability to capture fleeting moments of action and emotion is truly astonishing. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate "Apollo and Daphne," in which Bernini captures the very moment Daphne transforms into a laurel tree. The sculpture of “David” is another must-see, portraying the biblical figure ready to launch a stone from his sling, aiming to defeat Goliath.</p><h2>Masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Titian</h2><p>As you continue your exploration of the gallery, you’ll encounter some of the most iconic paintings in art history. Follow your guide to Raphael’s "The Deposition", a powerful and emotional depiction of Christ’s body being carried to the tomb. Moving on, Caravaggio’s "David with the Head of Goliath" will stop you in your tracks, with its intense realism and dramatic use of light and shadow. Of course, your guide will ensure you have time to marvel at Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love” and decide for yourself the debated meaning behind the two women sitting by the fountain.</p><h2>Hidden Gems of Borghese Gallery</h2><p>In the final stretch of your tour, your guide will lead you to some of the gallery’s lesser-known pieces. Depending on the group’s interests, you may discover the "Boy with a Basket of Fruit", painted by Caravaggio in his early days as an artist. Or you may wish to check out Caravaggio’s evocative "David with the Head of Goliath," a fascinating contrast to Caravaggio’s more famous version. Then, after two delightful two hours, it’s time to bid farewell to your guide. There’s no need to hurry off, though. Stick around to revisit your favorite masterpieces or ask your guide for recommendations on other works to see.</p>

Tour Overview

It's always smart to wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet for most of the tour. A good camera or smartphone with a camera is also recommended. 

What to bring

Expert English-speaking guide 

Skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tickets 

Bernini’s “Apollo and Daphne" 

Raphael’s “The Deposition” 

Caravaggio's “Boy with a Basket of Fruit” 

Group size of 15 

Guide gratuities

What's included

Your two-hour tour begins near the Borghese Gallery entrance, where an expert guide awaits to introduce you to the remarkable pieces within.  

Meet your guide in Villa Borghese Gardens 

Bypass the queue and head inside this magnificent 17th-century villa, home to a remarkable collection of Renaissance and Baroque art. 

Borghese Gallery 

Pause before Bernini’s breathtaking marble sculpture, which magnificently captures the dramatic moment Daphne becomes a laurel tree. 

As one of Raphael’s most celebrated works, it’ll be hard to turn your gaze from the sorrowful depiction of Christ being carried to his tomb. 

Follow your guide’s lead to one of Caravaggio’s early works to admire his mastery of light and shadows, textures, drama, and depth. 

Only by viewing Bernini’s masterpiece up close can you truly appreciate how meticulously he captured David’s fierce determination. 

Bernini’s “David” 

Consider the symbolism in Titian's painting of two women by a fountain, one nude, one clothed—each representing different virtues. 

Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love” 

Your two-hour tour concludes inside the Borghese Gallery, where you’re free to continue exploring at your leisure. 

End your tour inside the Borghese Gallery 

Itinerary

Meet your guide in Villa Borghese Gardens  - Your two-hour tour begins near the Borghese Gallery entrance, where an expert guide awaits to introduce you to the remarkable pieces within.  

Borghese Gallery  - Bypass the queue and head inside this magnificent 17th-century villa, home to a remarkable collection of Renaissance and Baroque art. 

Bernini’s “Apollo and Daphne"  - Pause before Bernini’s breathtaking marble sculpture, which magnificently captures the dramatic moment Daphne becomes a laurel tree. 

Raphael’s “The Deposition”  - As one of Raphael’s most celebrated works, it’ll be hard to turn your gaze from the sorrowful depiction of Christ being carried to his tomb. 

Caravaggio's “Boy with a Basket of Fruit”  - Follow your guide’s lead to one of Caravaggio’s early works to admire his mastery of light and shadows, textures, drama, and depth. 

Bernini’s “David”  - Only by viewing Bernini’s masterpiece up close can you truly appreciate how meticulously he captured David’s fierce determination. 

Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love”  - Consider the symbolism in Titian's painting of two women by a fountain, one nude, one clothed—each representing different virtues. 

End your tour inside the Borghese Gallery  - Your two-hour tour concludes inside the Borghese Gallery, where you’re free to continue exploring at your leisure. 

Learn The Secrets Behind Bernini's Intricate Sculptures, Caravaggio's Realistic Paintings & Canova's Elegant Work Alongside An Expert Guide. Free Cancellation. 

Did you know the Borghese Gallery is home to nearly 800 masterpieces, including works by legendary Baroque and Renaissance artists like Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael, and Titian? Without a guide, exploring this vast collection could take an entire day—but with our expert-led small group tour, you’ll uncover the gallery’s most famous works alongside hidden gems in just two hours, all while having the time and space to ask questions and fully appreciate the art around you.

Borghese Gallery "Story Tellers" Small Group Tour

Explore Rome’s Baroque Masterpieces with Expert Guides and Skip-the-Line Access

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