Borghese Gallery Small Group Guided Tour or Ticket Skip the Line
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional English Speaking Guide (when guided option selected)
Skip the Line Entrance Tickets to the Gallery Borghese
Headsets
Gratuities
What To Expect
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.
Options
Tour in English, 6 people max
Tour in English, 6 people max: Guided tour of 6 or less participants. Skip the Line Access
Ticket Only (No Guided Tour)
Skip the Line and Explore the Gallery Borghese on your own.
Tour in English, 15 people max
Tour in English, 15 people max: Guided tour of 15 or less participants. Skip the Line Access.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Borghese Gallery with Fred in 2 hours
Tarek H,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00I booked this tour two days ahead of time with my wife, and the agency contacted us with information on how and where to meet the guide. The guide was waiting for us at the entrance to the Borghese Gallery. We were in total about 10 persons. Federico (Fred) was welcoming and prepared, and our entry to the Gallery was smooth. The Gallery has a lot to see, and you cannot explain or give a proper brief for all the displayed art within. Although we accessed all the Gallery and saw all the art, Fred focused on three to six pieces per room to explain, and tried to choose pieces that can present a nice flow to the tour from beginning to end. He was very knowledgeable, and was welcoming any questions we had. His mini quizes were also interesting as they kept the group engaged. The tour was about 2 hours and that was also the alloted time for ticket holders, so we had to exit the gallery floors in about 10 minutes. The Borghese Villa is a huge public park outside the gallery, and it was nice to go through it after the tour with the information we had gained on the Borghese family and history.
Sharing & Caring for the Arts !
Marc D,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing time we had with Stefano. His knowledge and passion for the Arts he was sharing during this tour. And Thanks to his humour, we left still smiling and the heart/ head full of wonders. What a great experience !
Incredible
Sanaz H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Federica was exceptional . She made the art come to life with back stories that were captivating and informative. She is an impressive art historian who made this experience perfection. I could have spent the whole day with her, totally riveted.
Top attraction, price calculation steep
Torsten T,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00Borghese Gallery is worth seeing and deserves 10 out of 5 stars. The provider is quite customer friendly on the road with nice staff handing over the tickets and providing a really good audio guide. Only: It remains too Italian an experience of particular audacity. The vendors buy the tickets from the museum, so that the normal visitor is “allowed” to buy from you at double the price (others even charge 3-4 times!?). A recurring nuisance in Rome.
Rome
Robert F,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Probably my favorite gallery. Love love love the Bernini sculptures. Our guide was very good and helped us avoid any crowds.
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