Rome: Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Park Guided Tour
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Discover the art collection of the Borghese Gallery on this guided tour with skip-the-line guaranteed. Housed in the Villa Borghese Park, the Galleria Borghese houses a substantial part of the Borghese Collection of paintings, sculptures, and antiquities, begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. It was modified and extended down the years and today it includes twenty rooms across two floors, housing absolute masterpieces by various artists including Bernini and Caravaggio. From the museum, exit into Villa Borghese Park, the fifth-largest public park in Rome. It covers about 80 hectares, which includes green areas of different types, from the Italian garden to the large English-style areas, buildings, small buildings, fountains, and ponds. The tour ends at the Pincio; at its summit stands the oldest public garden in Rome, designed by Giuseppe Valadier. From its panoramic terrace, overlooking the Piazza del Popolo below, you can enjoy one of the most wonderful views of the Eternal City.
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Housed in the Villa Borghese Park, the Galleria Borghese houses a substantial part of the Borghese Collection of paintings, sculpture and antiquities, begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. It was modified and extended down the years, eventually being sold to the Italian government in 1902, along with the surrounding gardens and parkland. Today the Galleria Borghese includes twenty rooms across two floors and houses absolute masterpieces by various artists including Bernini and Caravaggio.
Villa Borghese is a large city park in the city of Rome that includes green areas of different types, from the Italian garden to the large English-style areas, buildings, small buildings, fountains and ponds. It is the fifth largest public park in Rome, about 80 hectares, and houses the art collection of the Galleria Borghese.
The Pincio at its summit stands the oldest public garden in Rome, designed by Giuseppe Valadier. From its panoramic terrace, overlooking the Piazza del Popolo below, you can enjoy one of the most wonderful views of the Eternal City.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed)
- Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
- No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour
Reviews(5)
An absolute highlight in Rome! The Borghese Gallery is a masterpiece in itself: intimate, elegant and filled with world-famous art. Bernini’s sculptures are nothing short of breathtaking – so lifelike that it seems they can move at any moment. The paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael also make a deep impression. Because the museum works with time slots, it is quiet and you can really enjoy every work of art. Pure class. After the museum, Villa Borghese Park is the perfect place to relax, and something very special happens here. You will meet musicians everywhere in the park: violinists under the trees, guitarists along the hiking trails, small bands at viewpoints or a saxophonist sounding softly through the park. The music floats through the avenues, as it were, and gives the park an almost cinematic atmosphere. It feels vibrant, romantic and relaxed at the same time – as if Rome is breathing slower here. The combination of greenery, art, viewpoints and live music makes this park unique. In some places, you stand to listen, while the sun shines through the trees and Rome is audible and visible in the background. Tips: Book tickets for the Borghese Gallery well in advance. After the museum, walk towards the Pincio terrace for a beautiful view of Piazza del Popolo. Take the time to just wander around and listen to the musicians – that completes the experience. In short: Galleria Borghese and Villa Borghese Park offer a perfect mix of top art, nature and music. One of the most beautiful and atmospheric experiences in Rome. Definitely a must-see!
It was a wonderful experience with Angelo as our guide. He was knowledgeable, fun, and very friendly. We learned so much about the art and sculptures in the museum.
Museum well worth it with a guide who speaks english. We could not understand our guide. After 1-1/2 hours we said we were done and finished on our own
Although our guide was nice and very informative, we didn't get headsets which I think would have been helpful even though we only had 4 people in our group. He could have kept us all,together better.
If you love arts and sculptures in particular this place is a "must see". Bernini's sculptures are real masterpieces. They look like someone has turned live people to stone. The gallery is has other important art pieces as well and it is set in a richly decorated mansion in a beautiful park. All together worth visiting.
