Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
Description
Visit Galleria Borghese with this Exclusive Semi Private small group tour limited to 15 people. Book your visit to one of the most famous villas in Rome. Enjoy the possibility to enter without queuing. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the works of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael. During this tour you will be able to know the story behind the famous sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, you will be amazed by the wonderful works of Bernini, Canova and the most famous paintings by Caravaggio. Walk through the twenty rooms where you can admire the famous painting of "Young Sick Bacchus" by Caravaggio or the Boy with a Basket of Fruit. Let yourself be enchanted by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which comprise a significant percentage of his output of secular sculpture, starting with early works such as the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun to his dynamic Rape of Proserpine, or the iconic Apollo and Daphne which are considered seminal works of baroque sculpture
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Apollo and Daphne – a marble sculpture in the Baroque style in natural size, made by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed in 1622-1625. Placed in the Borghese Gallery in Rome, this work depicts the culmination of the history of Apollo and Daphne (Phoebe and Daphne) in Ovid’s Metamorphosis.
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix (or Venus Victorious) is a semi-nude life-size neo-Classical portrait sculpture by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. It was commissioned by Pauline Bonaparte’s husband Camillo Borghese and executed in Rome from 1805 to 1808 after she married the representative of the Borghese family. Then, the sculpture moved to Camillo’s house in Turin, then to Genoa, only arriving in the Galleria Borghese around 1838.
Two Busts of Cardinal Scipione Borghese are marble portrait sculptures created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1632. Both versions of the portrait are located in the Borghese Gallery in Rome.
Truth Unveiled by Time is a marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was executed between 1646 and 1652. The artist wanted to show Truth allegorically, as a naked young lady being unveiled by a Time figure above her. However, a figure of Time was never executed. Bernini managed to express his idea by adding the figure in 1665.
David is a life-size marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned it to decorate the Borghese Gallery. The masterpiece was completed in seven months, from 1623 to 1624. The main subject of the sculpture is the biblical David, about to throw the stone that will bring down Goliath, which will enable David to behead him.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Late Arrival Policy: Late arrivals will not be accommodated or refunded. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
Reviews(329)
We arranged a small group guided tour at the Borghese Gallery for our group of 6 and all agreed it was the most incredible experience so far! What a treat it was to tour this beautiful museum in such uncrowded spaces (due to the strict time limit) and absolutely soak in the stunning beautify of it all! We learned so much from our incredible guide Martina (so sorry none of us could quite remember her name, but we all remember her kindness and knowledge and easy way of guiding us through the masterpieces). We came away six new fans of Bernini! An absolute must see when in Rome.
This tour was amazing. Our guide had so much knowledge and made the 2 hour tour very interesting. She shared really interesting details regarding the relationship between pieces of art in a single space and the rich history of the papal family. Highly recommended! Even my teen boys loved it.
Nice collection, the Berninis are spectacular. Tour took a full 2 hours but not much time to stop and admire, and skipped some rooms or moved quickly. But plenty of time with sculptures and Caravaggios. Good tour guide.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery collection and your guided tour experience. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing us. Doooing Experience Team
Great trip with Luca and nick!!! Informative and fun .. great way to get over some jetlag
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Luca and Nick. Thank you for choosing Doooing Experience. Doooing Experience Team
It was an exciting experience for me. I am a professional in the field (licensed tour guide) and also a language teacher (I followed the tour in English), so I feel qualified to give an expert opinion. Everything was perfect. From the kindness of the people at the meeting point, to the choice of the itinerary to follow in the Gallery, to the deep, thorough, fluent explanation of the works, never trivial and also sprinkled with witty and funny remarks. I found everything to be of the highest level. I truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended. Thank you.
Grazie per la splendida recensione. Siamo particolarmente onorati di ricevere un apprezzamento da una professionista del settore. Siamo lieti che abbia apprezzato l'organizzazione, il percorso di visita e la qualità della guida. Grazie per aver scelto Doooing Experience e per la sua calorosa raccomandazione. Cordiali saluti, Il Team Doooing Experience
Our guide Alessandra was excellent. She was friendly, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Through her expertise, she conveyed not just the factual information about the magnificent sculptures and paintings, but also the colourful stories behind them. The Borghese collection is fabulous in itself, but to have it brought to life through the personal details and backstory of the Borghese protagonists was delightful. I can assure you, not all guides are equal and after a disappointing experience with a different company, we were nervous, but we need not have worried. Thank you Alessandra
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Alessandra made your Borghese Gallery experience so enjoyable and engaging. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share them with her. Thank you for choosing Doooing Experience. Kind regards, The Doooing Experience Team
We really enjoyed the tour, incredibly beautiful galleria. Martina, our gide is absolutely amazing. Very interesting and professional explanations and perfect knowledge of the topics. Beautiful way to carry the conversation.We have learned so much. Thank you! We definitely recommend this tour!!!
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery and that Martina made your experience so memorable with her knowledge and passion. We truly appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Doooing Experience. Kind regards, The Doooing Experience Team
Fantastic tour! Our guide Martina was delightful, well-informed, and able to answer all our random questions. So interesting to see the stunning artwork (6 Caravaggios in one room!) and learn more about the history behind the artists and innovations. Highly recommend!
Dear Diane, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Martina's knowledge and enthusiasm helped make your visit to the Borghese Gallery so memorable. Doooing Experience Team
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this small-group tour of the Borghese Gallery. Our guide, Marina, was exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the art and history of the museum. She brought the sculptures and paintings to life with fascinating stories and insights that we would have missed on our own. The group size was perfect, allowing us to hear clearly, ask questions, and move comfortably through the gallery. The time flew by, and we left with a much deeper appreciation for the masterpieces housed there. A very enjoyable experience from start to finish. We would happily take another tour with Marina and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome.
Dear Gregory, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you and your wife enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour. We will be sure to share your compliments with Martina, who will be pleased to know her knowledge and passion made your experience memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in Rome. Doooing Experience Team
Our tour guide Alessandra was very informative and had a great personality!
Dear Alessia, Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to the Borghese Gallery and that Alessandra made the experience both informative and enjoyable. Doooing Experience Team
