Galleria Borghese: Guided Tour or Ticket only

Experience the Borghese Gallery's art collection, from Bernini’s sculptures to Caravaggio’s paintings. Select from a guided tour with a meet-up, or simply secure your skip-the-line entrance ticket for flexible exploration

2 hours
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Highlights

  • Options to suit your visit: guided tour with meet-up, or just the entrance ticket
  • Small groups for a personal experience (guided tour option)
  • Witness masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian
  • Marvel at sculptures by Bernini and Canova

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Borghese Gallery
  • Professional guide for the guided tour options
  • Audio device with disposable earpiece for the guided tour option

Excludes

  • Hotel transportation
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned on inclusions

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€35


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January 9, 2023
we had no problem. the guide was very expert and knowledgeable
Ms Petro Erasmus
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December 31, 2018
Excellent! So glad i did this tour, I can strongly recommend this tour if you love art.
Mrs Sharonann Katcher
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October 4, 2018
Well worth the time and expense.
Mr Nancy McHugh
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May 4, 2018
The tour guide Laura was exceptional. She has a wonderful personality. She is knowledgeable, kind and patient. She made the tour. Dry interesting and allowed time to reflect on the art and take photos.
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January 9, 2023
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we had no problem. the guide was very expert and knowledgeable
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December 31, 2018
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Excellent! So glad i did this tour, I can strongly recommend this tour if you love art.
reviewed by Ms Petro Erasmus
October 4, 2018
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Well worth the time and expense.
reviewed by Mrs Sharonann Katcher
May 4, 2018
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The tour guide Laura was exceptional. She has a wonderful personality. She is knowledgeable, kind and patient. She made the tour. Dry interesting and allowed time to reflect on the art and take photos.
reviewed by Mr Nancy McHugh
May 3, 2018
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Itinerary

Regardless of the chosen option, visiting the Galleria Borghese is absolutely a must during your Rome holiday!

This art sanctuary showcases the genius of Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. With Gray Line I Love Rome, select the experience that best suits your interests: a guided tour with intimate group sizes for a deeper understanding or a more independent exploration with our skip-the-line ticket.

Each path leads to the heart of Italian art, amidst the splendor of the former Villa Borghese. Discover the cardinal's collection, the neoclassical allure of Pauline Bonaparte by Canova, and the dynamic expressions of Bernini and Caravaggio.

For those choosing the entrance-only ticket, you’re set for an adventure at your own pace, with the freedom to absorb each masterpiece on your own terms. And if you wish for a structured journey, our guided tour ensures a memorable exploration.

The gallery's most important sculptures and paintings come from the collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese (1579 - 1633), patron and art collector, son of Ortensia Borghese, sister of Pope Paul V. The cardinal was a fervent admirer of all expressions of ancient, Renaissance and contemporary art and his strong ambition fostered the creation of sculptures and marble groups inspired by the canons of classical art.

The portrait of Pauline Bonaparte Borghese, sculpted by Canova between 1805 and 1808, has been hosted by the Gallery since 1838: the emperor’s young sister is in the centre of the room and poses slightly reclined, with her torso lifted. Her right hand rests on the armrest of the Agrippina, while she clasps an apple in her left. The nude bust and the soft folds of the cloth covering the lower part of the princess' body make this work one of Bernini's masterpieces and one of the timeless icons of Neoclassical art.

Bernini's works, including Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpine and The David, to name a few, are also undisputed protagonists of the Gallery's spaces and one cannot remain indifferent to them. The museum's collection of paintings is equally remarkable and includes wonderful works by Caravaggio, Tiziano, Correggio, and Raphael, all exhibited on the second floor of the building along with many others.
In 1807, Camillo Borghese sold 154 statues, 160 busts, 170 bas-reliefs, 30 columns, and various vases to Napoleon, forming the Borghese collection of the Musée Napoléon, which was to become the Louvre Museum a few years later.

After your visit, consider wandering through the expansive Villa Borghese gardens. This lush retreat, crowned by the Pincio Terrace, offers panoramic views of Rome’s historic landscape, a perfect epilogue to your gallery experience.

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Pickup Info

Meeting point or entrance-only options: Piazzale del Museo Borghese, just in front of the entrance to the museum - 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff).

Identification: Please ensure you have a valid ID/passport, as bringing on the tour day will be mandatory. You might be refused entry otherwise.

Gray Line - I Love Rome office:
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(November to March, Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM & Sunday 6:30 AM – 8:15 PM
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