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Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $64 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 2,306 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Wonders Ltd
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in Piazzale del Museo Borghese, in front of the Borghese Gallery Main Entrance. (Villa Borghese entrance on via Pinciana)
Description
Appreciate art like a collector with a visit to the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. Carefully controlled entry means that unlike the nearby Vatican Museums, this collection of masterpieces is never crowded. The gallery includes pieces by Raphael and Bernini, and the tour includes the Borghese Gardens: a peaceful oasis amid the chaos of the capital.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 22
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $64
- Child (ages 4–17)
- $58
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 198 of the next 208 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector. Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make booking difficult and complicated. On this fully-guided tour you’ll hear more about Cardinal Borghese’s quest to complete his collection, and the stories behind the artworks themselves, including Bernini’s ‘Apollo and Daphne’, Canova’s ‘Pauline Bonaparte’, Caravaggio’s ‘St. Jerome’ and Raphael’s ‘The Deposition’. Your guide will be an English-speaker and an expert on the collection, and audio headsets ensure you’ll hear every word they say.
Villa Borghese Gardens
Included in this tour is a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinal’s private park, now a favorite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants and water features and get away from it all.
What's included
Included
Villa Borghese Gardens Visit
Headsets so you can always hear your guide
Small group of no more than 15 people
Entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
2,306 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $64 is 43% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All personal belongings must be left on arrival at the reception of the Borghese Gallery
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our group tours
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 Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour take?
Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $64 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 Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 8 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $58, adults from $64. Infants go free.
Does Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 198 of the next 208 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour 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 Piazzale del Museo Borghese, in front of the Borghese Gallery Main Entrance. (Villa Borghese entrance on via Pinciana). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
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?
We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our group tours
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(2,306)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Barbara was a very...
Barbara was a very friendly knowledgeable tour guide. I learned so much about Italian art history. It was definitely worth it
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Cancelled My Tour with No Alternatives Provided
This company cancelled my tour of the Borghese Galleries 2 weeks out, stating that “due the cancellation of some ticket slots in the month of October, we are unable to operate your tour as originally booked.” I booked this tour over a month ago, and now have to try and find a new option, which will cost significantly more due to it being a last minute booking. No alternatives were offered, and I was told to check “directly with the venue for any last minute availability”. Deeply disappointed with this company. I won’t use them again.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the cancellation and the inconvenience this caused. We would appreciate the opportunity to look into what happened and understand the circumstances surrounding your booking. Please contact City Wonders directly with your booking details so we can investigate this with our team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
K
Villa Borghese
Salvatore was a wonderful guide and we were all impressed by his knowledge. We learned so much. Great tour.
T
Very knowledgeable and...
Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guides that help you with a full experience at the Borghese gallery
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Tour the Borghese Galleries w Barbera and you won’t regret it!
We had the best tour guide ever to show us around the Borghese galleries & exhibits. Barbera really knows her art history and the history of how each piece of the art was either acquired or commissioned! The way she connected the stories & kept the information flowing in an accessible way so that we didn’t feel overwhelmed with information. We highly recommend doing a two hour tour with s passionate, educated guide like Barbera ! Happy Touring!
C
Sal is excellent. He is...
Sal is excellent. He is storyteller and with in depth knowledge. You can feel his passion in the masterpieces. Very enjoyable.
K
Great tour, excellent guide.
Barbara was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate. The art was amazing, such a gorgeous museum! Highly recommended!
8
A first class tour of a lifetime’s experience
Our guide, Francesco, gave us a wonderful tour of the Villa Borghese. He selected key items with care and then offered an insightful description of each of them. We learned a lot and were in awe of this visit of a lifetime . The Villa was busy but not too crowded to enjoy the items at our leisure. Francesco was a sensitive and thoughtful guide always conscious of the group’s needs whether as individuals or collectively.
6
Art history & the Borghese Gallery.
Wonderful tour of the Borghese Gallery with our guide Frederica. Her academic knowledge of the art on display and the social context was delivered with eloquence and energy. One of the best tour guides I have encountered!
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