Borghese Gallery Skip the Line Guided Tour
Description
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see this incredible artwork collection in a superb setting and to learn all about the history of the Villa, of The Borghese family and of Rome. Book your Borghese Gallery tour to skip the line and to make the most of your visit on a small group tour with our expert and professional guides.
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Borghese Gallery is a not-to-be-missed attraction for those who love Italian artworks. One of the greatest art collections in the world awaits you in a sumptuous and regal setting built by Scipione Borghese, Pope Paul V’s nephew in the early 17th century. The Borghese Gallery sculptures collection includes several other masterpieces by Gianlorenzo Bernini, including The Truth, Scipione Borghese’s Bust and many of the artist’s self-portrait. The Museum also hosts one of the most famous works by the Italian Master of Neoclassic sculpture, Antonio Canova. Walk into the Paolina Room and pause to contemplate the wonderful statue of Paolina Borghese, Camillo Borghese’s wife, in the guise of Venus. As you continue your tour, marvel at the sight of the Old Masters, such as Raffaello’s famous Lady with Unicorn and Portrait of Pope Julius II, or Caravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath, Boy with a Basket of Fruit, St Jerome, and Self-Portrait as Bacchus, to name but a few.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
The experience was fantastic & educational, engaging, and incredibly easy to get to. From the moment we arrived, everything was well organized and thoughtfully put together. There was so much to learn, and the information was presented in a way that was both interesting and easy to understand. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning, it’s definitely worth the trip. I left with a greater appreciation for the experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for something fun, informative, and memorable. The tour guide Martise (sorry if spelled incorrectly)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found it both educational and engaging. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Martise as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Excellent tour. Worth checking out whether you are an art lover or not. The museum is beautiful, and your tour guide really helped us navigate through the museum and what we should pay special attention to during the visit.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the museum and found the tour helpful and engaging. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
My wife and are experienced travelers who travel Europe pursuing art experiences. This was the best!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re truly honored to be part of your art journey through Europe. It means a lot to hear that this was the best experience for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
A fabulous tour guide so full of knowledge and clearly very passionate about art. A wonderful tour. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for making the tour so enjoyable and memorable. Definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide’s passion and knowledge. It was a pleasure sharing the experience with you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
Tour was rescheduled from 11 am to 11:45 am, then the headset guy showed up late, delaying us further. We had booked a train to Naples based on the scheduled 11 am start time. With the delays, we had to go faster than the tour in order to see everything. So we essentially paid for a tour in order to get a ticket, which was disappointing. Art was amazing, thankfully.
We apologize for the delays and understand how frustrating this was, especially with a train already booked. During high season, delays can unfortunately occur more frequently due to crowds and operational issues. We are sorry that the rescheduling and the late arrival of the headset staff prevented you from enjoying the tour as planned.
The guide booked through Viator, Tours with Sylvia, did not show up and I could not enter the gallery.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. Our records show that the tour took place and the guide was present at the designated meeting point. It is possible there was confusion regarding the exact location. Please contact us with your booking details so we can verify what happened.
Superb guide! Made the whole experience exceptional. Very knowledgeable of both art and history as they inter-relate.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our guide made your experience exceptional and brought the connections between art and history to life. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Provided key access and certainty of tour. Guide was very educated in art history and very familiar with Borghese. Duration was very substantial, hitting all the apparent highlights.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience and found the tour informative and well-structured. We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and are glad you got to experience the highlights of the Borghese Gallery. We hope to welcome you back again!
David was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide.. highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that David made your experience exceptional with his knowledge and guidance. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Fantastic tour guide. We loved her stories about the pieces and the Borghese family. It really brought it to life. She was vey engaging. We did a lot of tours in Rome and this was memorable.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the stories about the artworks and the Borghese family brought the experience to life. It’s especially wonderful to know that our tour stood out among your experiences in Rome. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again!
