--- title: "Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 67 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/borghese-gallery-canova-s-masterpieces-small-group-guided-tour/ --- # Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour **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. ## Overview Our Small-Group Borghese Gallery Tour offers art lovers an exclusive experience in one of Rome’s most sought-after museums. Located in the serene Villa Borghese park, the gallery houses a world-renowned private art collection, accessible by reservation only. Skip the line and explore with a small group of no more than 15, ensuring a personalized, engaging experience. Marvel at Bernini’s lifelike “Apollo and Daphne,” uncover Caravaggio’s dark genius in “David with the Head of Goliath,” and delve into the mysteries of Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love.” Our expert guides bring each masterpiece to life with captivating stories and insights, making this tour an unforgettable journey through art, history, and culture in the heart of Rome. After the guided tour of the gallery concludes you're welcome to remain inside of the museums, but we also recommend taking a relaxing stroll through the surrounding gardens of Villa Borghese at your own pace. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes early. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 6 start times: between 08:45 and 15:45 - Food not included: Food & Beverages - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: The Tour Guy - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.72 from 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 62 of 67. - 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 (2018-05-05 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's 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) ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food & Beverages - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria Borghese** (1h 55m; admission included) - Meet your guide at the museum entrance and bypass the long queues with our prebooked skip-the-line tickets. During this 2-hour tour, limited to just 15 participants, you'll explore the breathtaking highlights of the Galleria Borghese. Admire Bernini's stunning "Apollo and... 2. **Villa Borghese Gardens** (5m) - After your guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, we recommend you to take a leisurely stroll through the surrounding enchanting Villa Borghese Gardens. Once the private grounds of the Borghese family, these breathtaking gardens offer a serene escape from the city’s bustle.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjFWaWFsZSBkZWwgTXVzZW8gQm9yZ2hlc2UsIDUsIDAwMTk3IFJvbWEgUk0sIEl0YWx5IjASLgoUChIJ73WPUARhLxMRhCL1yUf4d74QBSoUChIJhcVqqgZhLxMRp-QYArdulng Ends: 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - The Borghese gallery has a strict visitor policy to protect its artworks. Only small fanny packs and purses (max 21 x 15 cm) are allowed in the museum. Larger bags/personal items must be left in the wardrobe. ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/borghese-gallery-canova-s-masterpieces-small-group-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md