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Borghese Gallery and Gardens Guided Tour
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Highlights

  • Explore one of Rome's richest and most interesting villas with the Borghese Gallery and Gardens Guided Tour, featuring a vast collection of Italian masterpieces.
  • Admire sculptures, paintings, and pieces by Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, and Titian in their original settings at Cardinal Scipione Borghese's Villa.
  • Wander through the luxurious rooms of Cardinal Borghese's Villa, appreciating groundbreaking masterpieces just as the artists intended them to be seen.
  • Discover an impressive number of masterpieces collected by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, including Caravaggio's early works and Bernini's 'Apollo and Daphne'.
  • Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere guided by an expert professional through the Borghese Gallery's vast collection.
  • Admire the carefully cut lawns, fountains, ponds, and monuments in the gardens of Villa Borghese during the second half of your tour.

Your Experience

Visit one of the richest and most interesting Villas in Rome. The Borghese Gallery is well known for its vast collection of great Italian masterpieces by artists such as Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, and Titian. Here you'll find sculptures, paintings, and pieces that will make this one of the most interesting and varied art experiences of your life.

Artistic Heritage

The Villa was once home to Cardinal Scipione Borghese, who commissioned many works of art inside the villa as a passionate patron. Wander the luxurious rooms of Cardinal Borghese's Villa and admire groundbreaking masterpieces in their original settings just as the artists intended them to be seen.

Guided Experience

Your expert and professional guide will accompany you through the collection, allowing you to get the most out of your visit and fully appreciate the peaceful atmosphere that reigns over this incredible gallery. With a special gift for recognizing beauty, the Cardinal collected an impressive number of masterpieces, from some of Caravaggio's early works to Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "Apollo and Daphne," Canova's portrait of "Pauline Bonaparte," and Raphael's "Deposition."

Gardens Tour

During the second half of the tour, you will pass through the gardens of Villa Borghese, admiring the carefully cut lawns, fountains, ponds, and monuments. Duration: Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: In Piazzale del Museo Borghese, opposite the main entrance of the Borghese Gallery (Villa Borghese entrance in Via Pinciana). Your guide will be waiting for you here with a sign of the tour operator for easy recognition.(Viale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Rome RM, Italy)
  • Accessibility:Not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with any impairments requiring special assistance
  • Not allowed:Flash photography or video recording without permission
  • Strollers or baby carriages
  • Know in advance:Delays may occur during mandatory security controls when entering the site
  • To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, it is strongly advised to avoid bringing large bags, or backpacks. The Borghese Gallery specifically prohibits all bags and they must be checked in before entry to the museum
  • Please be aware that some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance, for this reason, the tour duration may vary slightly
  • Note that the venue closes at 7:00pm. If you have selected entrance tickets for 5:45pm, you will have 1 hour and 15 minutes to spend in the museum
  • Please be aware that some of the landmarks and monuments included in this tour may be subject to ongoing maintenance or restoration work. These activities, while essential for preservation, might result in limited access, temporary visual obstructions, or reduced photo opportunities
  • Please note that the 7:00pm tour lasts for 2 hours and the garden visit is not included
  • The tour ends at the Pincio Terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo. From there it is quick and easy to reach Piazza del Popolo as well as the adjacent Metro stop (Flaminio - 5-minute walk), but it does require descending a long flight of steps
  • Remember to bring:A valid ID to take advantage of reduced-price tickets (children 4–14 years)
  • Comfortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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