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Experience the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome with skip-the-line access and a guided walking tour limited to 15 participants.
This highly sought-after attraction frequently sells out in advance. By pre-booking your ticket, you can visit one of the world's most exquisite art museums, showcasing works by exceptional artists. Marvel at Caravaggio's most significant paintings, including "Young Sick Bacchus" and "Boy with a Basket of Fruit." Admire the magnificent sculptures by Bernini and Canova, featuring pieces like "Apollo and Daphne," "David," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "Paolina Bonaparte." The tour will also include Raphael's "Entombment of Christ." Your guide will lead you through the stunning rooms of Casina Borghese, highlighting its splendid frescoes and revealing the secrets, stories, and artistic techniques behind the masterpieces in this world-class art museum.
The Villa Borghese gardens and gallery are an unmissable part of any visit to Rome.
✓ No additional fees or taxes✓ Walking tour of Villa Borghese Gardens (No Guide)✓ Borghese Gallery guided visit (2 hours)✓ Guaranteed to skip the long lines✕ Food and drinks✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off1 Villa Borghese
The best way for us to describe the Villa Borghese gardens is:
As the keeper of the Villa Borghese Pinciana, I publicly declare: whoever you are, providing to be a freeman, fear no hindrance here; go where you like, ask what you wish; leave when you want. Everything you see was made more for the guest than for its landlord. In the golden century, when peaceful years made any thing splendid for the refined ones, the landlord forbade all iron rules for the guest.
Let good faith be the only rule for our friend.
But if someone, consciously and purposely, by wickedness and deceit, was to break the golden rules of courtesy, be alert, the angry keeper may break these friendly words on your head.
(Latin inscription carved on marble plate at Villa Borghese).
· 15 min · Admission included
2 Galleria Borghese
We will visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museum hosting the works of extraordinary artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova and Raffaello. The gallery’s most important sculptures and paintings are from Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s collection (1579 - 1633).
We’ll admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings, among which “Young sick Bacchus” and “ Boy with a basket of fruit”; Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures’ collection, boasting works like “Apollo and Daphne”, “David”, “The rape of Preserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course we won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”.
We will lead you through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, we’ll disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum.
To end the tour, we’ll walk through the Villa Borghese gardens, enjoying its beauty and calm far from the roman chaos.
· 1 h 45 min · Admission included
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance
Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag.
Dates: See Availability
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance
Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag.
Dates: See Availability
Arrive strictly 15 minutes before entrance times. We are unable to accommodate other entrance times. Entrance is strictly limited so you must arrive early. Anyone who arrives after these times cannot be accommodated.
Dress code is smart casual
Travelers with excessive sized bags will have certain problems, please note that bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery, and will need to be checked in at the cloakroom before the tour to be collected afterwards.
Wheelchair accessible
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Wheelchair accessible Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Dress code is smart casual Travelers with excessive sized bags will have certain problems, please note that small or large bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery, and will need to be checked in at the cloakroom before the tour to be collected afterwards. Small Group Tour Guided Tour: small-group tour max 20 people, with an expert guide. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity time. Book tickets in advance as this popular attraction often sells out. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Dress comfortably and in smart casual attire. Be aware of the bag policy for the Borghese Gallery. Consider using public transportation to reach the meeting point. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 9455P8
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WizardTrip Help Center Art enthusiasts History buffs Couples Small groups Skip-the-line access to the Borghese Gallery Expert guided tour of masterpieces by Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, and Raphael Explore the beautiful Villa Borghese Gardens Small group size for a more intimate experience Learn about art history and techniques from your guide
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What is the maximum group size for this tour? + The maximum group size for this tour is 20 people.
Do I need to book in advance? + Yes, this popular attraction often sells out in advance, so pre-booking is recommended.
What should I wear? + The dress code is smart casual.
Are bags allowed inside the Borghese Gallery? + No, bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery and must be checked in at the cloakroom before the tour.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible? + Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
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★★★★★ Viator review
Our guide Francesco was...
diana_b, October 2026
Our guide Francesco was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and put context and explanation to the sculpture and paintings we were seeing
★★★★★ Viator review
Make sure the guides mic works well
Joseph_Z, October 2026
Very good guide but the radio headphones were horrible for the entire group ; barely able to listen due the constant cracking
★★★★★ Viator review
Beautiful artwork, home,...
Wendy_R, October 2026
Beautiful artwork, home, and sculptures. Guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
★★★★★ Viator review
Borghese gallery tour
Lynn_C, October 2026
It was a good experience… guide knew his art history well and had good sense of humor… interesting only 300 people allowed into gallery every 2 hours…
★★★★★ Viator review
Sylvia was a fabulous...
April_S, October 2026
Sylvia was a fabulous tour guide. I learned so much. The Galleria Borghese is a must-see. The Bernini and Caravaggio collections are worth it alone.
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