Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour
Join an intimate small-group tour and uncover Baroque masterpieces with an expert guide.
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2 h
Max 15 Guests
Did you know that entering the Borghese Gallery without a reserved entrance can take up to an hour? That's why we've joined forces with an expert guide in Rome, who will secure your skip-the-line tickets and join you, so you can dedicate your time to learning the secrets behind the Italian Renaissance and Baroque period art. From Bernini's intricate sculptures and Caravaggio's realistic paintings to Canova's elegant work and Borghese's frescoes, this tour is filled with memorable art moments.
After meeting with your group in Piazzale del Museo Borghese, and with your skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the lengthy queue and head straight inside the Borghese Gallery for an incredible two-hour tour. You’ll immediately be blown away by the incredible art located within, and thanks to your expert guide, you can look forward to many intriguing stories and insights.
You'll be introduced to the masterful sculptures of Bernini, including his dynamic Apollo and Daphne and the emoti...
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
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
Pick-up
Food and drinks
Guide gratuity
Meeting point in Piazzale Scipione Borghese
Meet your guide at Piazzale Scipione Borghese, the perfect starting point for your tour. Located near the stunning Borghese Gardens, this convenient and iconic spot sets the tone for an unforgettable experience
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
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
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
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
The meeting point is in front of the Gallery entrance.
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.
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Excellent Borghese Gallery Tour
Irma Isabel Camarillo Sanchez
May 15, 2025
My family and I booked the Borghese Gallery Tour at the last moment, and we are so happy we did. This was one of my favorite tours I’ve taken on our trip to Italy, my son says it was the best! Eva, our tour guide is very knowledgeable and engaging. Eva gave us an overview of the Borghese Village and covered the main pieces of the gallery with expertise and humor when appropriate. She helped us to see details on pieces that would have been overlooked if we had visited the Gallery on our own. She helped us to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of the masterpieces at the Borghese Gallery. Thank you Eva for the excellent tour!
Hans-Detlef Dewitz
May 12, 2025
David Rowbotham
David Rowbotham
May 05, 2025
Loved the tour- tour guide very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Absolutely Outstanding Tour
Colleen Daly
May 04, 2025
Dimitri the Tour Guy was sensational - funny, informative and very enthusiastic. His knowledge of the exceptional artwork in the Borghese Gallery exceeded expectations. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing and improving their knowledge of important Italian artwork (sculpture and painting) as well as Roman antiquities. Fabulous!
didier schmidt
May 02, 2025
Ruth Sundheim
May 01, 2025
14:45 30Apr25
Kelsey Walters
May 01, 2025
Amazing tour, very interesting and I learnt a lot! The tour guide was brilliant, and kept us informed! Time went very quickly as I was fascinated by the stories regarding the sculptures! The tour guide had lots of facts, which I loved. Great tour, I would recommend!
Paul Sawczyn
May 01, 2025
Valeriia Gorbunova
April 30, 2025
PANAGIOTIS NIKOREZOS
April 28, 2025
Ear piece would not stay in
Timothy Schnelle
April 26, 2025
The tour guide was good but the type of ear piece used never stays in my ear. I had to keep holding it in, which inhibited me from taking pictures.
Gokce Gurun
April 21, 2025
Excellent Tour!
Mary Frances Geiger
April 17, 2025
Very knowledgeable! Chose important pieces to talk about. Brought Bernini alive for me and Caravaggio! Thank you!
One of the best tours ever!
Patricia Howland
April 15, 2025
We absolutely loved our tour with Dimitri at the Borghese Gallery! The tour was professionally run, the audio equipment worked very well, the gallery is incredible, but the best thing was the passion for the artwork displayed by our wonderful guide. We never would have learned so much or appreciated the gallery without his thorough and entertaining commentary. We felt as though we were students of art history as we marveled at each room and each piece of art. We highly recommend this tour!
Jared Dolatowski
April 12, 2025
Amazing Experience!
Brenda Aguilar
April 12, 2025
We were so impressed with our tour. Not only is the museum amazing (well worth the cost in both time and $$) but our guide was perfect. She was knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter is studying both art history and classics and was thrilled with the level of knowledge. Recommend wholeheartedly!
Richard wagner
April 11, 2025
Dimitar Denev
April 11, 2025
Adrian Di Duca
April 09, 2025
Elena Katamadze
April 04, 2025
Galleria Borghese 2-hour tour
Zeynep Hacıkamiloğlu
March 29, 2025
The tour was very nice. Galleria Borghese is so aesthetic that it felt like listening to fairy tales while looking at drawings of it. Our tour guide was really nice, her voice was calm and she told everything in a catchy way (which is important for a 2-hour long tour!!). Thanks for everything, see you next time!
Kim Casinelli
March 27, 2025
The Roman Guy company was very easy to work with, we enjoyed our tour and our tour guide Eva very much she was very knowledgeable and entertaining we were never bored! Our only gripe was that she showed up 15 minutes late to meet with our group and we were the last tour allowed in for the day so our time was cut a little bit short but other then that we loved it! Thank you!
Cesar Meza-Leanos
March 23, 2025
Great tour the guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and very energetic. I’m not gonna lie I simply bought the tour because the Borghese website was sold out of individual tickets. So I’m genuinely happy with this tour. I learned so much about the gallery and its art. I would definitely recommend this tour and the guide as she was amazing.
TUBA KOSEOGLU OKCU
March 20, 2025
Amy Langlois
March 14, 2025
Wonderful tour! Our guide was passionate and very knowledgeable.