A Private Journey Through the Borghese Gallery & Gardens
Description
Step into a world of beauty and elegance with our Private Tour of the Borghese Gallery and Gardens — a truly exclusive experience for art and culture lovers. With your expert private guide, discover one of Rome’s most captivating collections, featuring masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova, displayed inside the magnificent 17th-century villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese. After exploring the gallery’s treasures, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Villa Borghese Gardens, a serene oasis of sculptures, fountains, and panoramic views over Rome. Your guide will share fascinating stories that connect art, nature, and history in perfect harmony. With priority access, personalized narration, and a pace tailored entirely to you, this tour transforms a museum visit into an unforgettable journey through the soul of Italian art and beauty.
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Nestled in the heart of Rome’s Villa Borghese Gardens, the Borghese Gallery is one of the world’s most exquisite art museums. Once the private collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it houses masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova. Every room reveals the splendor of Baroque and Renaissance art — from Bernini’s dynamic sculptures like Apollo and Daphne to Caravaggio’s dramatic chiaroscuro. Surrounded by lush gardens, the gallery offers an unforgettable journey into the elegance, passion, and genius of Italian art.
The Villa Borghese Gardens are Rome’s green heart — a peaceful oasis of art, nature, and history. Once the private estate of the Borghese family, the park now welcomes visitors to stroll among elegant fountains, classical statues, and scenic terraces overlooking the city. Within its vast grounds stand cultural treasures such as the Borghese Gallery, the Temple of Aesculapius, and the Piazza di Siena. A perfect escape from the city’s bustle, Villa Borghese offers a serene blend of beauty, culture, and Roman charm.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will meet your private English speaking driver in the lobby of your Hotel or just outside your AirBnB (only with Pick Up or Pick Up/Drop Off options selected)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- All luggage must be left at the luggage storage facility
Reviews(44)
My husband and I booked Dennis for three days of private tours in Rome this September. We had the most spectacular experience. A little history about us, 12 years ago we traveled to Italy with our two boys and booked several tours with different tour guides. The tour we did with Dennis stood out so much that 12 years later we had to track him down to tour again. It was truly a fabulous experience. Dennis makes the tours interesting , fun and exciting. We couldn’t be happier and we highly recommend you booking with Dennis and Kai travel. Even our boys remember him fondly as he made it so interesting and fun. Thank you Dennis for another amazing experience.
Dear Robert and Katerina, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are thrilled that after all these years you came back to tour with Denis, and that he made your experience just as special as the first time. It makes us so happy to know your whole family remembers him with such joy. We truly appreciate your trust and your kind recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon in Rome! With gratitude, Ruth & the Kai Travel Team
Excellent tour with kai travel. Denis is an amazing guide. Well prepared, fun and very helpful with tips for restaurants bars and kids activities
Hi, we're thrilled to hear that your Colosseum and Arena tour was fantastic! Denis truly has a special way of making the experience memorable with his knowledge and charm. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable adventures in the future throughout Italy! A presto, Ruth from Kai Travel
A wonderful collection of amazing artists. The insightful tour guide highlighted details that would not have been observed otherwise. Definitely an enjoyable experience filled with history and passion that inspires.
I forgot the tour Guide name. He was very knowledgeable and kind. The art work was good but it was too long for same all things, coming from NYC. You need strong legs for this. There is so much things to see in Rome. If I am coming back to Rome, I would not come here again.
What a wonderful museum. Our guide was great - he explained the various works and their significance. So glad we went.
Our first time to Villa Borghese. Although our tour was rather expensive, and a few too many people, our guide was terrific. Passionate about his subject, and brought the history to life. Although the rooms and exhibits were so wonderful it made his job look easy. Our only issue was we included hotel pick-up. On time and really nice car, but driver did not know exactly where to meet our guide! Found him in the end. We had expected that a return trip back to hotel would have been automatically included.
Dear Stephen, Thanks a lot for your lovely review about the tour and the guide as well. We really appreciate your warm words about Alex.He is a very professional art historian and has a very deep knowledge about Rome and other destinations as well. We are really pleased to read that you have been enjoyed by the tour. We will pass your review to Alex, We are sure he will enjoy it. Usually we do not include the drop off service, but in the next future we will add this option, which can be booked upon request. Hope to see you soon back to Rome. Have a nice week, Regards
We arranged this tour through our hotel the day before and would never have been able to see the gallery otherwise because of the rebooking requirements. Our guide Alex was fantastic - so knowledgeable and made us understand and appreciate the works of art in a way we would never get on our own. Our group was just our family of four (including two teenagers) and one other person. Alex did a great job of keeping my 13 year old son engaged. My only complaint was we had to go very fast and still didn’t see the whole gallery (but this is due to the time slot limitations of the gallery itself) and didn’t get to see the actual gardens of the gallery. The park the gallery is located in is nice to explore and a break from the normal crazy crowds of Rome. You should know that you can’t take any purses or backpacks in to the gallery and you must check everything in a storage area that is manned behind a counter but is just cubbies and not locked. This was unexpected and felt quite unnerving to leave our stuff, but it all worked out fine.
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and nice review about our guide Alex. Our customer's feedbacks help us to improve our job. Our guides really love our city, art and archeology and we try to transfer all our passion to our clients. We will let Alex read your kind words, he will certainly enjoy them. Moreover thank you for your suggestion, we will highlight the the restricted rules of the Gallery. Hope to see you back to Rome in the next future, We wish you a great day, Regards
Small group (6) with an excellent guide. Francesca really knows what she’s talking about and shared it with emotion and insight
Dear Nancy, We appreciate your time and feedback for such a nice words about the tour quality and service as well. Our guide Francesca, really has a deep knowledge of archeology and history, as well as the rest of Rome. We will leave your message to Francesca, for sure she will be more than happy to read your lovely words about her. Hope to see you again here in Rome to check our activities which are waiting for you. Have a wonderful weekends. Ciao a presto
Galleria Borghese was maybe our favorite stop in Rome and that was in large part due to the wonderful tour provided by Francesca. She provided great insight about the artwork in the museum and Rome's history in general. After the official tour of the museum she continued to walk part of the Villa Borghese with us and made several recommendations for the park and Rome in general. Francesca's tour and hands on approach definitely made a wonderful experience into an unforgettable one.
Dear Michael, It is a big pleasure to hear such a nice and positive review from you. Thank you very much for your trust to Together In Rome, organazing semi-private tours makes us different and leave everyone satisfied with the quality of the tour offered. We will let Francesca know about your reply and surely she will be very glad to read it. Francesca is one of our highly qualified tour guides who provide professional visit to restricted areas and also handles not only the Roman heritage but the history of Italy in all. Thank you for choosing us. Hopefully, we will wait for you in other our activities in Rome. Have a lovely evening. Ciao a presto.
The tour met on time and the guide was very knowledgeable of the art in the museum. Would definitely take this tour again.