Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery and Gardens Small Group Tour
Admire Renaissance and Baroque art and stroll the Villa Borghese Gardens with an expert guide
Borghese Gallery tickets sell out weeks ahead, making planning a visit stressful and entry impossible without booking weeks in advance. This combo tour guarantees your skip-the-line entry, letting you breeze inside with your small group and an expert art historian guide. You'll see Bernini’s lifelike sculptures and Caravaggio’s moody canvases before enjoying a leisurely stroll through the sun-dappled Villa Borghese Gardens. It’s the easiest way to see the best of the Borghese in one go.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tickets
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Guided Villa Borghese Gardens tour
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Audio headsets
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Piazzale del Museo Borghese
Meet your guide at the Piazzale del Museo Borghese to begin your visit to one of Rome’s most important art collections. Check in and receive your skip-the-line entry tickets. Then, listen as your guide introduces the treasures that await ahead. -
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Borghese Gallery
First, follow your art historian guide through the exquisite rooms to see highlights like Bernini's emotionally captivating Apollo and Daphne and his dramatic sculpture of David. -
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Masterpiece rooms (Caravaggio & Canova)
Next, explore the Caravaggio Room, where you'll see key works like St. Jerome and David with the Head of Goliath. You'll also admire Canova’s shimmering and controversial marble sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte. -
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Raphael, Titian, and more
Continue through the collection to view major works like Raphael’s The Deposition and Titian’s luscious Sacred and Profane Love, along with pieces by Perugino and Rubens. Your guide will share the history of how these masterpieces came to be housed at the gallery. -
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Villa Borghese Gardens walk
Step out of the gallery and onto a relaxed walking tour through the stunning English-style gardens. Your guide will share the story of the Borghese dynasty as you walk the paths and see beautiful features like the Casino dell’Uccelliera, the Tempietto di Diana, and the grand Piazza di Siena. -
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Your tour ends in the Villa Borghese Gardens
Your 2.5-hour tour concludes after the tour of the gardens. Thanks for joining us on this journey through rare art and the beautiful gardens!
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate wheelchairs or mobility concerns on this tour.
ID requirement: Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID—it may be required for entry.
Tour Changes: Some parts of the Borghese Gallery may be subject to last-minute, unforeseen closures. When this occurs, we will offer guests an extended tour in other areas to keep the advertised length.
Weather Advisory: This tour runs rain or shine! We encourage our clients to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tickets
Bernini and Caravaggio masterpieces
Guided Villa Borghese gardens tour
Audio headsets
Maximum group size of 15
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Please bring a government-issued ID and comfortable shoes for walking through the gallery and the gardens.
Where to meet?
Meet your guide at the Piazzale del Museo Borghese. You'll receive your guaranteed entry tickets and check in there.
What to bring?
Please bring a government-issued ID and comfortable shoes for walking through the gallery and the gardens.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour involves walking and standing throughout the gallery visit and the guided garden walk. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate wheelchairs or mobility concerns on this tour.
Does the Borghese Gallery ever experience unexpected closures?
Occasionally, the gallery or certain rooms will close for maintenance. If this occurs, your guide will adjust the itinerary to provide an extended experience in keeping with the advertised tour length.
Can I skip the gardens after visiting the Borghese Gallery?
Yes, you can. After visiting the Gallery, if you are not interested in visiting the gardens, you can let the guide know and you are free to go.
Where does this tour end?
The tour concludes after your walk through the beautiful Villa Borghese Gardens, leaving you near central Rome.
