Borghese Gallery, Canova’s Masterpieces Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome with skip-the-line admission and a guided walking tour limited to 15 people.
This popular attraction often sells out in advance, so by pre-booking a ticket, visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museums hosting the works of extraordinary artists. 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 Proserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course the tour won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”. The guide will lead the tour through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum.
Villa Borghese gardens and gallery, you cannot miss it when you visit Rome.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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).
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.
Options
Small Group Tour
Guided Tour: small-group tour max 20 people, with an expert guide. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity time.
What‘s Included
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-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What an amazing place and...
Richard M,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing place and tour! Our guides answered was very knowledgeable and provided just enough insight into the Baroque artists and their work! A must see in Rome!
A Place You Must See & Will Never Forget
Skynyrdnation,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00OMG OMG we have been to Rome 4x and finally got in to see this. The statues by Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio are so incredible what an art collection. This is a must place to see. The grounds are beautiful a place to walk and enjoy the outdoor art. i tell everyone don’t miss going to this.
Frederico was an exceptional guide!
Bridget C,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour never felt rushed. The detail provided was very thorough and insightful. I learned a great deal that I will carry with me. Our guide, Frederico, had a beautiful turn of phrase and was passionate about the works he showed us. Furthermore, after the tour you can remain inside and (if you wanted to) browse some more. I didn’t because I felt Frederico had done such a great job.
It is unpleasant to be refused entry to Borghese for fake tickets. It is also unpleasant not to be refunded.
josephoE9912HA,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tickets you issued to us were fake. Our contact told us that we would be refunded, and that has not happened.
Fantastic Guide
Elizabeth B,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a good tour of the museum with a very engaging guide who had a deep knowledge of art and Roman history. Highly recommend, one of the best tours I’ve been on. I would have gotten much less out of the museum without the tour guide
Exquisite!
eradnoti1,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The gallery was exquisite! Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and welcomed questions.
Informative, great guide
Shannon B,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and our guide was fantastic. Go early so you can walk through the gardens. If you take a bag, make it no larger than 6 x 8 inches or you must check it. No water bottles or umbrellas.
Best Day Ever with Art
Sarah F,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A walk through the park and 5:30 tour was a perfect end to our time in Rome. What I enjoyed most! The gallery is great on its own, but an experience with art can be enhanced so much with the right guide for you. Frederico was awesome in his manner of guiding us to what he knew we’d want to see and telling stories that made everything so interest from many perspectives, beauty, history, finance. His knowledge and presentation are in the superstar category.
Fascinating stories about art
David A,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will see wonderful art but in addition, the guide will tell fascinating stories about each piece that will bring it to life.
Wonderful tour and guide!
sharir805,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour, with a wonderful tour guide. This was one of my favorite tours while in Rome, because of the guide. I enjoyed it very much and she was very knowledgeable.
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