Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Start your visit by meeting your tour guide outside of the gallery where you will receive a brief introduction to one of the most important museums in the Eternal City: Borghese Gallery and its enchanting surroundings, make the most of our reserved entry ticket and save precious time without waiting in the line.
Expect to be dazzled by works from Bernini's captivating 'Apollo and Daphne' to Caravaggio's 'St. Jerome' not to mention the infamous works by Raphael and Leonardo Da Vinci. This is an art haven not to be missed on your visit to Rome.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please notice that you need to be at our meeting point at least 15 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed entrance nor applicable to refunds.
For security reasons, only small bags and purses are allowed inside. If you bring a larger bag, no worries, there is a free cloakroom at the entrance where you can store it safely.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Galleria Borghese
The Galleria Borghese is where you can find priceless masterpieces of 1st-3rd centuries, Follow our passionate guide who will show you the most fascinating and brilliant Artworks and bringing to life all the stories and events behind this structure. The main floor is mostly devoted to classical antiquities (including a famous 320–30 AD mosaic of gladiators found on the Borghese estate at Torrenova, on the Via Casilina outside Rome, in 1834), and classical and neo-classical sculpture such as the Venus Victrix. Its decorative scheme includes a trompe l'oeil ceiling fresco in the first room, or Salone, by the Sicilian artist Mariano Rossi makes such good use of foreshortening that it appears almost three-dimensional.
What‘s Included
Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if option selected)
Guaranteed small group of 15 Participants max
Skip-the-Line entrance to Borghese Gallery
Art historian guide (if option selected)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuties
Options
Portuguese Private Tour
Russian Private Tour
Private Tour in English
VIP Small Group in French
Borghese VIP Tour in Spanish
Borghese VIP Tour in Spanish
VIP Small Group in Italian
VIP Small Group in English
Ticket with Audio Guide
Skip the Line : With our Skip-the-Line Self-Guided Ticket + Audio Guide, delve into the Borghese's masterpieces at your own pace.
Audio Guide : To make the most of your experience, don’t forget to bring your headphones for the audioguide.
Duration: 1 hour: 60-120 minutes
What is included: Reserved entry Spot for the Borghese Gallery
Skip-the-Line Tickets
Hosted Entrance
Audio Guide
Reviews
520 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Borghese Gallery Tour
carolwC3614VU,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour guide we had the entire 8 days we toured Rome. Extremely knowledgeable and personable.
An Experience to Favor!
Mark D,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum is spectacular to experience. The guide was knowledgeable and well spoken. There is a lot to see and learn. Everything went swimmingly. There is nothing negative to say. I recommend this tour and experience.
Could not ask for a better quide!!!!
BDavidsonTexas,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christa was amazing. Tremendous insight, perfect cadence/flow through the gallery, and easily heard and understood. A truly amazing experience that we would absolutely do again. HIGHLY recommended!!!
Great guide (Viktoria)
148edop,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viktoria is a great guide. Super informative and knowledgeable! Highly recommended
Borghese Gallery Tour
Larrygdc,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of the amazing Borghese Gallery with Viktoria. She had a wealth of knowledge and was very pleasant. Highly recommend!
Brilliant guide
J8395QWjuner,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Victoria, and art historian, brought the art so mich to life that it was a true joy to take those tour.
Highly recommended
nataschaschalko,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just perfectly extremely informative. The tour guide lady was simply outstanding with the incredible information, density and detail.
Informative
Jerry P,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I recently visited the Borghese Gallery in Rome and opted for a guided tour, which turned out to be an excellent decision. The gallery itself is stunning, with its lavishly decorated rooms and a collection that includes masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. The guided tour was extremely informative. Our guide provided fascinating insights into the history of the Borghese family and the significance of each artwork. We learned about the dramatic expressions in Bernini’s sculptures, the hidden symbolism in Caravaggio’s paintings, and the meticulous techniques used by the Renaissance masters. The stories and context added so much depth to the experience, making the art come alive. The pace of the tour was well-balanced, allowing enough time to appreciate the highlights without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend a guided tour to anyone visiting the Borghese Gallery, as it greatly enhances the understanding and enjoyment of this incredible museum.
Great tour
Jerry P,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently had a wonderful experience visiting the Borghese Gallery in Rome. The museum is home to stunning collections of Renaissance and Baroque art, and I was particularly impressed by the sculptures of Bernini and the paintings by Caravaggio. The layout of the gallery made it easy to appreciate each masterpiece without feeling rushed, and the staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. Overall, it was an unforgettable cultural experience that I would highly recommend to art lovers and travelers al
Brilliant!
E6067RMvictorias,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised and our guide, Barbie, was brilliant. Thank you very much - best tour we have done!
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