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Galleria Borghese Guided Tour

By Golden Ticket
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$161 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 10m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Indulge in an exclusive journey through the Galleria Borghese, one of Rome’s most refined and captivating cultural treasures.
Your experience begins in the elegant setting of Villa Borghese, where a multilingual expert host will welcome you at Piazzale Scipione Borghese and provide a thoughtful introduction to the history of the estate and the structure of your visit.
Inside the Gallery, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will explore exquisitely decorated rooms housing masterpieces by celebrated artists such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Caravaggio. From the dynamic beauty of Apollo and Daphne to the dramatic intensity of Baroque painting, each work will be revealed through engaging storytelling and expert insight.
Designed for a limited number of visitors, this experience offers an intimate and immersive encounter with art, allowing you to fully appreciate the elegance and significance of one of Rome’s most prestigious collections.

Activity location

  • Giardino di Piazzale Scipione Borghese
    • Piazzale Scipione Borghese
    • 00197, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazzale Scipione Borghese
    • 00197, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Galleria Borghese Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes2h 10m
    2h 10m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$161.03 x 1 AdultAU$161.03
Total
Price is AU$161.03
Until Fri, 22 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised attention for a more intimate and engaging experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insights into masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and more
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets to the Galleria Borghese
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert multilingual host to welcome you and provide instructions
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small-group guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge/tips for the guide or host (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bags and luggage must be left at the free cloakroom at the entrance of the gallery (we recommend not bringing them).
  • Bring your confirmation voucher with you (digital voucher accepted)
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15–20 minutes before the start time
  • Some areas may be closed for restoration, and the tour route may vary depending on current exhibitions.

Activity itinerary

Giardino di Piazzale Scipione Borghese

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The guide will welcome you at Piazzale Scipione Borghese, just outside the Gallery, and provide an introduction to how the tour will unfold. You will also receive a brief overview of Villa Borghese and its historical significance before entering the museum.

Borghese Gallery

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the Galleria Borghese, one of Rome’s most prestigious art museums. During the experience, they will explore beautifully decorated rooms while discovering masterpieces by world-renowned artists such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Caravaggio. The guide will bring the artworks to life, sharing fascinating stories behind iconic sculptures like Apollo and Daphne and The Rape of Proserpina, as well as stunning paintings that define Baroque art. Travellers will gain a deeper understanding of art, history, and the powerful Borghese family, all within a small-group or private setting for a more personal experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Giardino di Piazzale Scipione Borghese
    • Piazzale Scipione Borghese
    • 00197, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Piazzale Scipione Borghese
    • 00197, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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