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Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour

4.7 · 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by The Tour Guy Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A skip the line Borghese Gallery visit in a group of fifteen at most with an art historian guide, from Bernini's Apollo and Daphne to Caravaggio's David and Canova's marbles, then the gardens on your own, rated 4.72 across 67 reviews.

Entry, guide and headsets are included at €99 per person, pickup, food and tips are not. Only tiny bags allowed inside.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €99 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Skip-the-line Entry & Entrance Fees
  • Small Group Setting
  • Guided Tour of the Borghese Gallery with Expert Art Historian Tour Guide
  • Headset (from 6 participants and up)
  • Access to Villa Borghese Gardens (without a guide)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Reviews

4.7
67 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 62 of 67

Star breakdown of all 67 ratings

5 stars
62 · 93%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
4 · 6%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging art explanations; some report missed gallery visits because no guide arrived.

Praised

  • Stories about artists and historical context deepen understanding of the art
  • Enthusiastic guides use humour to make the collection engaging
  • Helpful answers to questions and attention to individual needs
  • Guidance through the artworks makes the collection feel less overwhelming

Complaints

  • Guides failing to appear left some visitors unable to enter the gallery

Written by Guidekin from the 61 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 May 2018 to 19 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Your guide will meet you in front of the museum entry located in Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy, in front of the big staircase. They will be holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Your tour will conclude inside of the Museums, and you're welcome to continue exploring at your own leisure, or take a stroll through the surrounding gardens.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
The Tour Guy; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.

Good to know

  • Food not included Food & Beverages

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund
From €99 per adult