Borghese Gallery Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

Q: "What to bring?")

"You'll need a valid ID, comfortable shoes, your smartphone with the pre-downloaded app, earphones for the audio guide, and a fully charged phone battery to enjoy the full content.")

Q: " What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?")

"The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please let us know at support@thetourguy.com beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.")

Q: "How much time will I have inside the gallery?")

"The total visit time is set for two hours, which is the standard time slot granted for access to the Borghese Gallery.")

Q: "Where does this self-guided experience end?")

"Your self-guided exploration concludes at the Borghese Gallery exit, leaving you perfectly placed to continue exploring the Borghese gardens nearby.")

Q: "Is this a guided tour?")

"No, these are entry tickets to the Borghese Gallery plus an audio guide. An in-person guide is not included in this experience.")

See works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova at your own pace inside a former Roman villa

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· 2.00h · Rome, Italy

Borghese Gallery Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

The biggest challenge when planning a visit to the Borghese Gallery is securing a coveted entry ticket. Consider that challenge solved! This experience provides guaranteed access and an audio guide that turns your self-guided visit into an expert-led tour. Within this opulent 17th-century villa, discover Bernini’s emotionally charged marbles, Caravaggio’s striking use of light, and Canova’s classic forms. It’s the easiest way to immerse yourself in one of Rome’s most treasured collections.

What You Get With This Tour

Entry tickets to the Borghese Gallery
Audio guide
Host waiting at the Borghese Gallery entrance
Guided Tour

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet a team member at Piazzale del Museo Borghese
Your experience starts outside the Borghese Gallery, where a friendly team member greets you with pre-booked tickets and helps set up your audio guide. Within minutes, you’re ready to enter.
2

Flaminio Ponzio's grand staircase
Step inside the Borghese Gallery and ascend the grand staircase, beginning your journey through the marble-lined halls. Your audio guide sets the stage, providing insight for the masterpieces to come.
3

Bernini's sculptures
Next, you'll arrive at the captivating sculptures of Bernini. Stand before the mesmerizing Apollo and Daphne and the dramatic sculpture of Bernini’s David, feeling the emotion and movement expertly captured in marble.
4

Caravaggio's paintings
Then, view key works of Caravaggio, such as David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit. These works feature Caravaggio’s dedication to realism and exceptional use of light and shadow (known as tenebrism).
5

Canova and Titian highlights
Continue your tour with Canova’s iconic sculptures, pausing to admire the shimmering marble of Pauline Bonaparte. Then, be wowed by the painting collection, including Titian's famous Sacred and Profane Love.
6

Your tour ends inside the Borghese Gallery
Your self-guided exploration ends at the gallery's exit. Depart with lingering impressions and appreciation for the power and diversity of art.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please let us know at support@thetourguy.com beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.
Please note: The self-guiding app must be downloaded on your smartphone prior to the tour. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline inside the gallery.
ID requirement: Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID—it may be required for entry.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point to gain access to your tickets.

Your 2-hour tour includes:

Entry tickets to the Borghese Gallery
Downloadable Audio Guide (available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Polish, and Chinese)
Dedicated team member at the entrance to Borghese Gallery

What to bring:

Smartphone for the self-guiding app
Headphones
Government-issued ID

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

You'll need a valid ID, comfortable shoes, your smartphone with the pre-downloaded app, earphones for the audio guide, and a fully charged phone battery to enjoy the full content.

What to bring?

You'll need a valid ID, comfortable shoes, your smartphone with the pre-downloaded app, earphones for the audio guide, and a fully charged phone battery to enjoy the full content.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please let us know at support@thetourguy.com beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.