Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Appreciate art like a collector with a visit to the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. Carefully controlled entry means that unlike the nearby Vatican Museums, this collection of masterpieces is never crowded. The gallery includes pieces by Raphael and Bernini, and the tour includes the Borghese Gardens: a peaceful oasis amid the chaos of the capital.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All personal belongings must be left on arrival at the reception of the Borghese Gallery
We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our group tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Villa Borghese Gardens Visit
Headsets so you can always hear your guide
Small group of no more than 15 people
Entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery
Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Galleria Borghese
Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector. Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make booking difficult and complicated. On this fully-guided tour you’ll hear more about Cardinal Borghese’s quest to complete his collection, and the stories behind the artworks themselves, including Bernini’s ‘Apollo and Daphne’, Canova’s ‘Pauline Bonaparte’, Caravaggio’s ‘St. Jerome’ and Raphael’s ‘The Deposition’. Your guide will be an English-speaker and an expert on the collection, and audio headsets ensure you’ll hear every word they say.
Villa Borghese Gardens
Included in this tour is a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinal’s private park, now a favorite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants and water features and get away from it all.
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Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
Group Tour - English: Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery and Gardens with small groups of no more than 15 people.
Reviews
2,123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guided tour,...
cathy o,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guided tour, brilliant masterpieces. Our guide was knowledgeable and understood her audience. Highly recommended.
Great day in Rome
Linda P,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is fantastic and our guide was wonderful. She was so passionate about art and had such enthusiasm. We would recommend this tour to anyone.
Superb Visit to Villa Borghese!
Carolyn M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Superb in-depth visit to Villa Borghese. Glad we had advance tickets, because walk-in tickets all sold out. Barbara provided excellent commentary with fascinating details of the history of significant sculptures and paintings.
Dynamic and engaging!
Constance O,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour with Clarissa was very entertaining and informative! The Borghese Gallery was stunning and our guide kept us focused and engaged. It was great!!!
Borghese gallery
Maria K,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Emanuela was fabulous. She was very knowledgeable. We had great fun. Highly recommend the tour and would do it again!
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