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title: A Private Journey Through the Borghese Gallery & Gardens
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 80
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.67
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 318 of 360 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/a-private-journey-through-the-borghese-gallery-gardens/
---

# A Private Journey Through the Borghese Gallery & Gardens

**Guidekin's take:** A private Blue Badge guide through the Borghese Gallery, Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and Canova in the cardinal's villa, then a stroll in the gardens, with priority tickets and pickup options, rated 4.67 across 45 reviews. Priority tickets and the private guide are included at €80 per person, food is not. Luggage must go into storage.

In our comparison: #318 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Step into a world of beauty and elegance with our Private Tour of the Borghese Gallery and Gardens — a truly exclusive experience for art and culture lovers. With your expert private guide, discover one of Rome’s most captivating collections, featuring masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova, displayed inside the magnificent 17th-century villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese.

After exploring the gallery’s treasures, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Villa Borghese Gardens, a serene oasis of sculptures, fountains, and panoramic views over Rome. Your guide will share fascinating stories that connect art, nature, and history in perfect harmony.

With priority access, personalized narration, and a pace tailored entirely to you, this tour transforms a museum visit into an unforgettable journey through the soul of Italian art and beauty.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 1305 pickup points
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 11 start times: between 11:00 and 16:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Children from €40: ages 7 to 17

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1305 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €80 per person for the Tickets and Audioguide App option; other options up to €440
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Kai Travel
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 11 start times between 11:00 and 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.67 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 45.

- 5 stars: 36 (80%)
- 4 stars: 6 (13%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides' art knowledge and personal attention; some find the detailed commentary too drawn out.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides explain the artwork and the Borghese family's history
- Guides draw attention to artistic details visitors would otherwise miss
- Small groups give visitors personal attention and space for questions
- Walks through the gardens add to the gallery visit

**Complaints:**
- Some find the detailed art commentary too drawn out
- Some consider the tour expensive for the experience offered
- Some report too little time to explore the gardens or surrounding park

Written by Guidekin from the 44 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2016-05-07 to 2026-06-24); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets and Audioguide App | €80 / person | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 2 hours No Guided Tour : You will receive your entrance tickets together with all the information needed to download and use the audioguide app. |
| Borghese Gallery Tour | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 2 hours Borghese Gallery Tour: This option includes a guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, without the gardens. |
| Meeting On Site | €320 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Tour Gallery & Gardens: Full option: 3-hour private guided tour of the Borghese Gallery and Gardens- Meeting point at the entrance of the Gallery Duration: 3 hours |
| Pick Up Included | €380 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Gallery & Gardens w pick up: 3-hour private guided tour of the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. Pick up from your place included Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes Pickup included |
| Pick Up and Drop Off Included | €440 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Gallery & Gardens w Transport Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private tour
- 3 hours guided tour
- Professional Blue Badge guide
- Priority tickets included

## Not included

- Food And Drink

## Itinerary

1. **Galleria Borghese** (2h; admission included) - Nestled in the heart of Rome’s Villa Borghese Gardens, the Borghese Gallery is one of the world’s most exquisite art museums. Once the private collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it houses masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova. Every room reveals the...
2. **Villa Borghese Gardens** (1h) - The Villa Borghese Gardens are Rome’s green heart — a peaceful oasis of art, nature, and history. Once the private estate of the Borghese family, the park now welcomes visitors to stroll among elegant fountains, classical statues, and scenic terraces overlooking the city....

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 11 start times between 11:00 and 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Your guide will wait you in front of the entrance of the Galleria Borghese holding a board with your name on it
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJI4tuCTFhLxMRE7QzUDXJwn4

Pickup points listed by the operator: 1305

Ends: The tour ends with a great view from a corner of the Borghese Park to Piazza del Popolo

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- All luggage must be left at the luggage storage facility

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #318 of 360** | €80 | 3h | 4.67 (45) | private |
| [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private |
| [Rome: Private/Group 4 Hours Golf Cart SightseeingTour](/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-group-4-hours-golf-cart-sightseeingtour/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (1048) | private |
| [Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option](/italy/rome/tours/rome-on-a-golf-cart-semi-private-tour-max-6-with-private-option/?format=md) | €139 | 3h | 4.98 (2839) | shared |

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