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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Travelers
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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Adrian Di Duca
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April 09, 2025
Elena Katamadze
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April 04, 2025
Galleria Borghese 2-hour tour
Zeynep Hacıkamiloğlu
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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
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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
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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
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March 20, 2025
Amy Langlois
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March 14, 2025
Wonderful tour! Our guide was passionate and very knowledgeable.
Borbala Kiraly
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March 13, 2025
Jessica Greene
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March 13, 2025
William McCrossin
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March 12, 2025
Michel Couturier
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March 08, 2025
great tour
Rebecca Chalif
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March 06, 2025
The tour was great and super informative and it was very easy to find the meet up spot and get connected with the tour guide
Borghese must see art and sculptures
Peter Kowalczuk
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March 05, 2025
Overall the experience turned out to be excellent because of our substitute tour guide. It started shaky as we were waiting around with no tour guide. Finally the substitute showed up and she was terrific. Full of knowledge and she could really tell a story. The museum experience was great and our guide put it over the top.
Great Experience!
Ștefana Tăbușcă
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March 04, 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun and friendly! I share her passion for Bernini's work! Although it is not my first visit at Galleria Borghese, I definitely found out some new, perhaps lesser-known facts. I also appreciate the headphone in order to hear the guide better. Overall great experience!
Jacek Puchacz
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March 04, 2025
Great tour
James Wilets
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March 01, 2025
Our guide was passionate, and cared about each person in the group which was unusual.
Borhese tour with Martina
Barry Allen
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January 28, 2025
Martina was a superior guide - extremely knowledgeable (she has an art and archaeology background); engaging; and charming. She was attentive and responsive to questions. Our family of 4 adults thought she was one of our best guides, ever.
Great Tour Guide
Klara Smith
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December 01, 2024
We really enjoyed the whole experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Great Tour
Jack Reese
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November 26, 2024
Guide was very knowledgeable and provided insights into the key pieces. Timing was as expected, and tour was as described.
Brilliant Tour
Tiffany Hammer
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November 25, 2024
Silvia brought the incredible works of the Borghese Gallery to life! She is deeply knowledgeable, and her passion for the villa’s works and its history gave us new insights. We have toured before and had found it impressive, but after our time with Silvia we are personally fond of this special place and these magnificent works.
Chrissy Rodriguez
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November 11, 2024
Excellent
Angela Cruz
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October 28, 2024
This tour was excellent. Our guide hit all of the highlights for us and gave us good, interesting information. Highly recommend if this gallery is on your itinerary.
Wonderful tour
Sapna Janas
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October 22, 2024
The tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable! She told us what to look at and appreciate and the stories behind each piece. She answered all our questions and no question was too basic. Great tour!
