Borghese Gallery Small Group Tour
Explore Rome, the magnificent capital of Italy, uncovering its countless secrets, from the artistic treasures of the Borghese Gallery.
What you'll see.
Explore Rome, the magnificent capital of Italy, uncovering its countless secrets, from the artistic treasures of the Borghese Gallery.
Discover the Borghese Gallery with Expert Guidance
Get the chance to visit the Borghese Gallery with an expert tour guide and a small group limited to 15 participants only. With the gallery limiting visitor capacity at each entrance to ensure a more enjoyable experience, this tour guarantees access and provides fascinating insights along the way.
First Floor Highlights
The Borghese Gallery offers a magnificent collection of classical sculptures and decorative arts, showcasing the grandeur of ancient and Renaissance art. Your first stop will be "The Rape of Proserpina" by Bernini, a masterpiece that demonstrates the artist's ability to capture movement and emotion in marble. Your expert guide will share remarkable anecdotes behind the making of this Baroque marvel.
Other breathtaking artworks by Bernini include "David," which captures the biblical hero at the climactic moment before he hurls the stone at Goliath, and "Apollo and Daphne," a dynamic sculpture depicting Daphne transforming into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's pursuit. Additionally, you'll encounter a neoclassical marble sculpture by Antonio Canova, "Venus Victrix," depicting Pauline Bonaparte.
Second Floor Highlights
Your journey continues to the second floor, renowned for its extensive collection of paintings. This level offers a comprehensive view of European art from the Renaissance to the Baroque period. One of the initial rooms features "The Deposition," a masterpiece by Raphael, representing Christ being taken down from the cross. Another masterpiece you will come along by will be the " Sacred and Profane Love" by Titian, a true representation and testament to Titian's geniality with the use of a rich color palette and intricate composition. As you traverse the galleries, your expert guide will enrich your experience with fascinating anecdotes and historical insights, making each artwork come to life. Whether you are captivated by the dynamic sculptures of Bernini or the vivid paintings of Caravaggio, the second floor of the Borghese Gallery promises an unforgettable journey through the heights of European art.
- Reserved entrance tickets
- Experience the Borghese Gallery with an expert Tour Guide
- Discover Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces
Stop by stop.
- 01
Bernini Sculptures Gallery
Admire Bernini's masterpieces, from The Rape of Proserpina to his David, catching the hero before he hurls the stone at Goliath, and Apollo and Daphne, with Daphne transforming into a laurel tree.
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Caravaggio Room
Take in the vivid paintings of Caravaggio, among the highlights of the second floor's journey through European art from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.
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Raphael, Titian & Canova Collection
See Raphael's The Deposition, showing Christ taken down from the cross, Titian's Sacred and Profane Love with its rich color palette, and Canova's Venus Victrix depicting Pauline Bonaparte.
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Frescoed Halls & Interior Rooms
Traverse the galleries of the second floor, where your expert guide enriches each artwork with fascinating anecdotes and historical insights.
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Borghese Gallery Highlights
Discover the gallery's magnificent collection of classical sculptures and decorative arts, offering a comprehensive view of European art from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.
What's included.
- ✓Admission tickets
- ✓Headsets to listen clearly
- ✓Expert Tour Guide
- —Hotel pick up & Drop off
- —Food and beverages
Before you come.
- All visitors, including those eligible for free admission, must have a reservation to enter. Please note that if reduced tickets are not available, adult tickets will be used, which may result in a higher price. Infants (0–5 years) and visitors with disabilities are exempt from the reservation fee, but please inform us of their attendance.
- When purchasing this product, it includes the entrance fee to the museum, which is €17 for adults. The remaining portion of the payment covers essential services such as meeting point assistance, booking fees, digital audio guide, other related services to enhance your overall experience.
- 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 are not allowed.
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
Where to find us.
Borghese Gallery Main Entrance
In front of the main entrance of the Borghese Gallery. Your Tour Guide will have a light-blue flag that reads " Inside Out Italy "
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