Borghese Gallery Small Group Guided Tour or Ticket Skip the Line
Step into a world where history whispers through the halls, and art comes alive. Our Galleria Borghese tours offer an exclusive passage into Rome's beating cultural heart.
Join a cozy, small group tour with a cap of 6 art lovers, or a group tour with a cap at 15. Want to explore on your own? Choose a ticket only option. Each step through this gallery is a step into a realm of opulent wonder, where every artwork is a note in an exquisite symphony of beauty.
Prepare to be captivated by the raw emotion and dramatic narratives frozen in marble as you encounter Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Baroque masterpieces. "Apollo and Daphne," "David," and "The Rape of Proserpina" are not just sculptures; they are stories carved by a master storyteller.
The Galleria Borghese doesn't just house paintings; it's a sanctuary where the canvas speaks. Caravaggio's "David with the Head of Goliath" showcases a stark interplay of light and shadow. Join us, and let the art move you.
Options
Ticket Only (No Guided Tour)
Choose this option and tickets will be sent to your e-mail in the 24 hours before departure, where you will be free explore.
Starting point:
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
What's included in Borghese Gallery Small Group Guided Tour or Ticket Skip the Line
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
Begin on the ground floor with a breathtaking journey through Baroque sculpture. Marvel at Bernini’s dynamic masterpieces—Apollo and Daphne, David, and The Rape of Proserpina—as well as Canova’s elegant Pauline Bonaparte. This section brings marble to life with emotion, movement, and mythological drama.
Borghese Gallery
Continue upstairs to explore the Gallery’s world-class painting collection. Admire Caravaggio’s striking realism, including David with the Head of Goliath and St. Jerome. See Raphael’s delicate Lady with a Unicorn, Titian’s enigmatic Sacred and Profane Love, and Correggio’s sensual Danaë. This section showcases the emotional power and beauty of Italian art.
Villa BorghesePass-by Only
After your tour is finished, enjoy free time in a self-led exploration of the Borghese Gardens. After exiting the Borghese Gallery, stroll along Viale dei Pupazzi toward the Temple of Aesculapius, a romantic lake surrounded by umbrella pines and statues. You can rent a rowboat here for a quick paddle or simply relax and take photos. Then follow signs toward Pincian Hill Terrace (Terrazza del Pincio)—one of Rome’s best viewpoints. From here, enjoy sweeping views over Piazza del Popolo and the city skyline, perfect for photos or a peaceful moment.
Inclusions
- Headsets
- Professional English Speaking Guide (when guided option selected)
- Skip the Line Entrance Tickets to the Gallery Borghese
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Guests who have purchased an only ticket option will be sent their final entrance ticket via e-mail in the 24 hrs prior to departure time. Guests are then free to enter the Borghese Gallery on their own at their designated entry time. Entrance tickets last two hours from entry time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes early. Meet our representative in the square in front of the entrance of the Gallery Borghese, located at Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5, 00197 Rome RM. Be on the lookout for a flag with the color bright green of the EcoArt logo.
