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Private Borghese Gallery Tour
See masterworks by Bernini and Caravaggio with pre-arranged entry tickets and an art expert
Step into the world of Cardinal Scipione Borghese on a private tour through his 17th-century suburban manor. This tour shows the evolution of sculpture and painting from the Renaissance through the Baroque era in Rome. Skip the line and hear the scandalous stories behind the Borghese family's private commission of neoclassical art. Witness the incredible detail of Bernini's marble figures and the haunting realism of Caravaggio's shadows. This private tour offers unparalleled access and insight.
What's included
Feel the marble almost breathe
Skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tickets
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery
Iconic Bernini sculptures, masterpieces by Caravaggio & Renaissance paintings by Raphael
Private group experience
Guide tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the museum entrance
Meet your personal guide in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery. You will receive a brief introduction to the villa's 17th-century origins as a playground for the wealthy Borghese family before heading inside.
Skip the line for baroque masterpieces
Enter the gallery using pre-booked tickets to begin your exploration of the ground floor. Listen as your guide shares how Cardinal Scipione Borghese amassed one of the most impressive collections of art in history through both patronage and occasionally forceful acquisition.
Admire the genius of Bernini
Stand inches away from the incredible detail of The Rape of Proserpina and Apollo and Daphne. Your guide will explain how Bernini transformed hard marble into soft flesh and delicate leaves, earning him the reputation as a successor to Michelangelo.
Explore the Caravaggio room
Step into a space dedicated to the revolutionary painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. You will see David with the Head of Goliath and hear about the artist's turbulent life and mysterious death while examining his realistic style.
View the works of Raphael and Titian
Head to the upper floors to discover the softer beauty of the High Renaissance. See Raphael’s Deposition of Christ and Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love while learning about the transition from classical balance to the movement of the Baroque from your guide.
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Sun, 10 May 2026
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