Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour
Our Small-Group Borghese Gallery Tour offers art lovers an exclusive experience in one of Rome’s most sought-after museums. Located in the serene Villa Borghese park, the gallery houses a world-renowned private art collection, accessible by reservation only.
Skip the line and explore with a small group of no more than 15, ensuring a personalized, engaging experience. Marvel at Bernini’s lifelike “Apollo and Daphne,” uncover Caravaggio’s dark genius in “David with the Head of Goliath,” and delve into the mysteries of Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love.” Our expert guides bring each masterpiece to life with captivating stories and insights, making this tour an unforgettable journey through art, history, and culture in the heart of Rome.
After the guided tour of the gallery concludes you're welcome to remain inside of the museums, but we also recommend taking a relaxing stroll through the surrounding gardens of Villa Borghese at your own pace.
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Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour
What's included in Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
Meet your guide at the museum entrance and bypass the long queues with our prebooked skip-the-line tickets. During this 2-hour tour, limited to just 15 participants, you'll explore the breathtaking highlights of the Galleria Borghese. Admire Bernini's stunning "Apollo and Daphne," where marble seems to transform into delicate leaves before your eyes. Discover the intense drama of Caravaggio's "David with the Head of Goliath," where the artist portrays himself as the fallen giant. Uncover the mysteries of Titian’s "Sacred and Profane Love," a masterpiece that continues to intrigue art historians. Each piece comes to life as your guide shares captivating stories and fun facts, making this an unforgettable journey through one of Rome's most exquisite art collections.
Villa Borghese Gardens
After your guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, we recommend you to take a leisurely stroll through the surrounding enchanting Villa Borghese Gardens. Once the private grounds of the Borghese family, these breathtaking gardens offer a serene escape from the city’s bustle. Don’t miss the panoramic Pincio Terrace, where you can enjoy stunning views overlooking Piazza del Popolo and Rome’s historic skyline.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line Entry & Entrance Fees
- Guided Tour of the Borghese Gallery
- Expert Art Historian Tour Guide
- Small Group Setting
- Headset (from 6 participants and up)
- Access to Villa Borghese Gardens (without a guide)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
- The Borghese gallery has a strict visitor policy to protect its artworks. Only small fanny packs and purses (max 21 x 15 cm) are allowed in the museum. Larger bags/personal items must be left in the wardrobe.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes early. Your guide will meet you in front of the museum entry located in Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy, in front of the big staircase. They will be holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
End Points
- Your tour will conclude inside of the Museums, and you're welcome to continue exploring at your own leisure, or take a stroll through the surrounding gardens.
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Ticket Redemption
Subway/ Metro: The closest Metro is Spagna or Flaminio. Both of them require an approximate 20 minute walk from the Metro. We therefore recommend arriving by taxi. • The Borghese gallery has a strict visitor policy to protect its artworks. Only small fanny packs and purses (max 21 x 15 cm) are allowed in the museum. Larger bags/personal items must be left in the wardrobe. • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Mandatory: All participants are required to carry a valid government-issued picture ID on them during our tours. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages. • Please note that the second floor of the Borghese Gallery is undergoing renovations and will be partially closed until late 2024. As a result, the tour duration may vary slightly. • The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season. • TTG reserves the right to alter itineraries for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events.
