Galleria Borghese Guided Tour, Rome - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Galleria Borghese Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 96.82 USD
Rating: 9.5 (106 reviews)

Guide Rachel was outstanding

Diana Hyland

On this guided tour, discover the extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures housed in the Borghese Gallery, one of Rome's must-see art museums.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to the Galleria Borghese

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Piazzale del Museo Borghese

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 1,393 Travelers·106 reviews

August 23, 2026
Diana Hyland
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Guide Rachel was outstanding
With friends
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June 5, 2026
Anonymous
United States
This tour was very informative and storytelling of the art in the gallery. Where the most prominent pieces of art were focused on because it would hav...
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November 8, 2024
Sam
Australia
We were lucky enough to have Federica as our guide on a day when it was just the three of us. Her insight, historical and artistic knowledge and thoug...
As a couple
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October 15, 2024
Flor
France
The tour of the Borghese gallery was amazing. Not only the place is beautiful, but our guide was very funny and sharp. I don't remember if her name wa...
Traveling solo
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September 29, 2023
Howard Endo
Albany, United States
Our gallery tour by Simona was the best art history talk I have ever experienced. Her excitement for and knowledge of the works by Bernini, Caravaggio...
As a couple
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September 29, 2023
Ian
Wellington, New Zealand
We had an excellent tour of the Borghese with Simona this morning. Simona was knowledgeable and experienced and made the stories of Bernini and the B...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 13, 2023
Lynda
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Our guide was a lovely lady who shared her love of the history of the art and the Galleria. She explained the different periods in art with the paint...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 9, 2023
Tracy
Netherlands
Tour was good bc the guide was knowledgeable. She gave the context & told us the controversies behind the Caravaggio & Bernini works. The only reason ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 26, 2021
Dale Butler
Ft. Lauderdale, United States
Alessandra was a fantastic tour guide for our Borghese Gallery experience. She makes everyone feel relaxed and excited to learn about the treasures in...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 25, 2018
Philip
Oakville, Canada
We did the two hour tour with Francesca who did an amazing presentation of the gallery workings. Very passionate about her knowledge along with her ex...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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On this guided tour, discover the extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures housed in the Borghese Gallery, one of Rome's must-see art museums.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Piazzale del Museo Borghese, at the entrance to the gallery in the heart of Villa Borghese Park, one of Rome's most beloved green spaces. After a brief introduction to the park and its history, we'll head straight inside.

Housed in a stunning 17th-century villa, the Galleria Borghese is home to one of the best art collections in the world, and one of Rome's crown jewels. The collection was assembled by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a passionate and ruthless patron of the arts who had an eye for talent and the power to match. He was Bernini's earliest and most important patron, and the results speak for themselves.

The sculpture rooms are where the gallery truly takes your breath away. We'll stand in front of Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, one of the most astonishing works of marble ever carved, capturing the moment of transformation mid-movement with a lightness that seems physically impossible. We'll also see The Rape of Proserpina, where Pluto's fingers press into Proserpina's thigh in marble so lifelike it's hard to believe it isn't flesh, and Bernini's David, a Baroque powerhouse full of coiled energy. Antonio Canova's Venus Victorious rounds out the sculptural highlights, depicting Napoleon's sister Pauline Bonaparte as a reclining Venus with the cool confidence the subject clearly demanded.

The painting collection is equally extraordinary, with works by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian among the highlights.

After 2 hours of guided exploration, we'll wrap up at the gallery.

Children Under 18

Children under 18 must always be accompanied by an adult, and bookings are not accepted for more than 10 children per 1 adult.

Ticket + Audio Guide

If there are no guided tours available, you can book tickets to the Borghese Gallery with an audio guide.

9.5

Exceptional 1,393 Travelers·106 reviews

August 23, 2026
Diana Hyland
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Guide Rachel was outstanding
With friends
Is this useful?
June 5, 2026
Anonymous
United States
This tour was very informative and storytelling of the art in the gallery. Where the most prominent pieces of art were focused on because it would hav...
Is this useful?
November 8, 2024
Sam
Australia
We were lucky enough to have Federica as our guide on a day when it was just the three of us. Her insight, historical and artistic knowledge and thoug...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 15, 2024
Flor
France
The tour of the Borghese gallery was amazing. Not only the place is beautiful, but our guide was very funny and sharp. I don't remember if her name wa...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 29, 2023
Howard Endo
Albany, United States
Our gallery tour by Simona was the best art history talk I have ever experienced. Her excitement for and knowledge of the works by Bernini, Caravaggio...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 29, 2023
Ian
Wellington, New Zealand
We had an excellent tour of the Borghese with Simona this morning. Simona was knowledgeable and experienced and made the stories of Bernini and the B...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 13, 2023
Lynda
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Our guide was a lovely lady who shared her love of the history of the art and the Galleria. She explained the different periods in art with the paint...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 9, 2023
Tracy
Netherlands
Tour was good bc the guide was knowledgeable. She gave the context & told us the controversies behind the Caravaggio & Bernini works. The only reason ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 26, 2021
Dale Butler
Ft. Lauderdale, United States
Alessandra was a fantastic tour guide for our Borghese Gallery experience. She makes everyone feel relaxed and excited to learn about the treasures in...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 25, 2018
Philip
Oakville, Canada
We did the two hour tour with Francesca who did an amazing presentation of the gallery workings. Very passionate about her knowledge along with her ex...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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On this guided tour, discover the extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures housed in the Borghese Gallery, one of Rome's must-see art museums.

Tour Details

The painting collection is equally extraordinary, with works by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian among the highlights.

After 2 hours of guided exploration, we'll wrap up at the gallery.

Children Under 18

Children under 18 must always be accompanied by an adult, and bookings are not accepted for more than 10 children per 1 adult.

Ticket + Audio Guide

If there are no guided tours available, you can book tickets to the Borghese Gallery with an audio guide.

Galleria Borghese Guided Tour