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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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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Bryan MacMurray
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June 02, 2025
David Cameron
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May 29, 2025
Diana Colgan
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May 29, 2025
Demetri, our tour guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable!
Sigal Hechtlinger Gega
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May 28, 2025
Wonderful, informative tour
Jonathan Rosenbluth
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May 28, 2025
My daughter and I had a lovely time on the tour. I had been at the Gallery before, but still learned new things from our guide. And my daughter's first visit was wonderful for her! Thank you!
Ingrid Tower
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May 25, 2025
Super experience!
Paulina Pawlowska
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May 24, 2025
Worth every penny. Dimitri was a great guide - shared a lot of information with great dose of humor, focused out attention to masterpieces and allowed to appreciate the uniqueness of art.
Excellent Tour company
YOLANDA LOZANO
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May 24, 2025
Alicia, our tour guide was very informative, gave excellent interpretations of the many art pieces, and was very considerate of the attendees. We communicated to Francisco we were running late b/c our Vatican Tour was delayed and the tour guide was able wait for us. He followed up with a phone call to us. The Galleria Borghese is beautiful and a must see while in Rome. A very considerate tour company.
Very informative!!!
Elizabeth Shafer
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May 23, 2025
EKATERINA ZARUTSKAIA
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May 22, 2025
Nancy Primeau
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May 22, 2025
Valerie addy
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May 22, 2025
Anne van Winden
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May 21, 2025
Great tour
Leroy Powell
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May 20, 2025
Our guide did a wonderful job of explaining the major art pieces. I really learned something.
Loved the Tour & the Guide!!!
Elizabeth Curley
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May 20, 2025
I wish I could remember our guide‘s name, because he was so engaging and knowledgable !! We enjoyed it so much and learned so much!! I can’t imagine going w/ out a guide!! Thank you, Tour Guy! You do great work! I am recommending you to all of my friends!
Borghese Gallery with Dimitri
Carlos Gutierrez
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May 17, 2025
Wow! What an exhibit. As or more spectacular than Vatican. Much more comfortable than the vatican museum due to time limited entry numbers. Dimitri (an art history educator at the university) led the tour. Elevated the experience with his knowledge, detail and passion. Yes Dimitri, “we are going to die when we see this next sculpture!” Bellissimo.
Best tour of our 7 tours taken.
Borghese gallery tour 5/10/2025
Dennis K Powell
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May 16, 2025
Absolutely fantastic tour. Our guide was first class. He accommodated my husband's hearing deficit seamlessly. I wish I knew his name (I have forgotten) but his ability to communicate his knowledge was truly impressive. His enthusiasm for what he was doing was beyond impressive. We had the 9:30am tour . It was incredible!
Excellent Borghese Gallery Tour
Irma Isabel Camarillo Sanchez
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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
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May 12, 2025
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David Rowbotham
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May 05, 2025
Loved the tour- tour guide very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Absolutely Outstanding Tour
Colleen Daly
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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
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May 02, 2025
Ruth Sundheim
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May 01, 2025
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Kelsey Walters
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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!
