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Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $86 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5 · 781 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Loving Rome
- Meeting point
- Departure PointMeet in front of the Borghese Gallery main entrance.AddressPiazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, ItalyDirectionsA hostess will be waiting for you holding a "Loving Rome" flag and will issue the skip-the-line entrance tickets only.DatesSee Availability
Description
Get fast-track entry to the Borghese Gallery (Galleria Borghese) and explore the vast art collections at your own pace with a downloadable audioguide app. Look at sculptures and paintings by Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, Titian, and other masters. Discover highlights such as the representation of Pauline Bonaparte by Canova, and go to the Caravaggio room to look at paintings such as "David with the Head of Goliath" and the "Boy with a Basket of Fruit." See Raphael's "The Deposition" and "Lady with a Unicorn," along with sculptures by Bernini, including his "Apollo and Daphne" and "David." Go for a stroll around the gardens for a view over the Piazza del Popolo.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 20 times a day, 8:55 AM–5:45 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Nov 27
- Adult
- $80
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:55 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 598 of the next 598 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museum hosting the works of extraordinary artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova and Raffaello. The gallery’s most important sculptures and paintings are from Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s collection (1579 - 1633). Admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings, among which “Young sick Bacchus” and “ Boy with a basket of fruit”; Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures’ collection, boasting works like “Apollo and Daphne”, “David”, “The rape of Preserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course we won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”. Discover the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, we’ll disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum. Walk through the Villa Borghese gardens, enjoying its beauty and calm far from the roman chaos.
What's included
Included
Downloadable Audioguide App
Assistance at the meeting point
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
Live Guide
Guided Tour
Headsets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
781 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $86 is 24% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please note that small or large bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery, and will need to be checked in at the cloakroom before to be collected afterwards
- Adult pricing applies to all
- Entrance is strictly limited so you must arrive early. Anyone who arrives after these times cannot be accommodated.
- • Important Notice: The attraction closes at approximately 19:00. Therefore, bookings with time slots from 17:40 onward are considered last-entry ticket(s), and the duration of visit will be approximately 1 hour instead of the original 2 hours.
- What to bring Passport or ID card, Internet Connection, Charged Smartphone, Headsets (only needed for audioguide), Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Food and drinks, Weapon or sharp object, Unaccompanied minors
- All guests must pass through a mandatory security check.
- To redeem the audio guide code you must arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15-20 minutes before the activity to ensure that you have enough time before the activity
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 Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide take?
Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide cost?
Prices start at $86 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 20 departures a day between 8:55 AM and 5:45 PM.
Does Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide sell out?
It can: 598 of the next 598 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide 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 Departure Point: Meet in front of the Borghese Gallery main entrance. Address: Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, Italy. Directions: A hostess will be waiting for you holding a "Loving Rome" flag and will issue the skip-the-line entrance tickets only. Dates: See Availability. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audioguide worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 781 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Loving Rome.
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