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Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $456 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 20 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Doooing Experience
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front the entrance of the Borghese Gallery. The guide will have a sign with the logo of the Agency
Description
Visit Galleria Borghese with this Exclusive Private tour. 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
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Nov 6
- Adult
- $456
In demand: 3 of the next 9 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Galleria Borghese
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.
Galleria Borghese
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.
Galleria Borghese
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.
Galleria Borghese
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.
What's included
Included
Borghese Gallery live guided tour
Skip-the-ticket-line entrance and entrance fees
Private Tour Experience
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (if needed)
Not included
Gratuities
Private transportation
Some rooms of the Gallery might be closed to visitors due to refurbishment works
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
20 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is conducted exclusively by the official guide assigned by Doooing Experience. External guides, interpreters, or translators are not permitted to accompany the group or provide translations during the tour under any circumstances.
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 Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry take?
Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry cost?
Prices start at $456 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Does Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry sell out?
It can: 3 of the next 9 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry 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 Meet your guide in front the entrance of the Borghese Gallery. The guide will have a sign with the logo of the Agency. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Doooing Experience.
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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