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Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $77 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 288 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Inside Out Italy
- Meeting point
- Your Tour Guide will meet you outside the main entrance of Borghese Gallery. Please look for a sign that reads "INSIDE OUT ITALY".
Description
Enjoy a 2-hour visit discovering amazing masterpieces home to the Borghese Gallery. You will meet your Tour Guide in front of the Gallery, receive headsets to listen clearly, and enter with skip-the-line entrance tickets. Your visit will start on the ground floor where you will get the chance to visit Bernini's famous " Rape of Proserpina" and learn about the latin myth behind this amazing masterpiece. Your visit will continue by discovering other famous masterpieces created by Bernini such as " Apollo & Daphne" and " David". Your journey will then continue to the first floor where your Tour Guide will show you acclaimed paintings made by Raphael and Caravaggio, such as the " Young sick Bacchus" and " Boy with a basket of fruit". Not only will the statues and paintings leave you astonished, but the Gallery itself is beautifully adorned with gold crown mouldings and frescoes covering entirely the ceilings.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 18–89)
- $67
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $57
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:14 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 184 of the next 216 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
Enjoy a 2-hour visit with an expert Tour Guide and semi-private group to discover the masterpieces inside the Borghese Gallery
What's included
Included
Small group of 15 visitors guaranteed
Expert Tour Guide
Skip-the-line admission tickets
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
288 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $77 is 32% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,075 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Kindly note that some artworks may not be on display during your visit, as pieces are occasionally lent to other museums or areas may be under maintenance
- Large bags, food, and drinks are not allowed inside the museum. If needed, a free cloakroom is available
- All visitors, including those eligible for free admission, must have a reservation to enter
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance take?
Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance cost?
Prices start at $77 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 9 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $57, adults from $67. Infants go free.
Does Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance sell out?
It can: 184 of the next 216 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your Tour Guide will meet you outside the main entrance of Borghese Gallery. Please look for a sign that reads "INSIDE OUT ITALY". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Priority Entrance offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(288)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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