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Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome

4.9 · 204 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by LivTours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared, up to 6 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The smallest Borghese Gallery group in our Rome catalogue, six at most, with an expert guide on the artists, their patrons and the stories behind Titian, Raphael, Bernini and Caravaggio, and the gardens after on your own, rated 4.91 across 204 reviews.

Pre reserved tickets and the guide are included at €149 per person, tips are not. Book a week ahead.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €149 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Titians Sacred and Profane Love
  • Raphaels Young Woman with Unicorn
  • Ancient sculpture collection
  • Bernini's Daphne & Apollo
  • Caravaggios Boy with a Basket of Fruit
  • Caravaggios Head of Goliath
  • Prereserved entrance tickets
  • Canovas Paolina Borghese Bonaparte
  • Berninis Rape of Proserpina
  • Guided tour of Borghese Gallery
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Children from €134 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
204 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 200 of 204

Star breakdown of all 204 ratings

5 stars
193 · 95%
4 stars
7 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the art explanations and personal attention; some object to the guide's tone or remarks.

Praised

  • Guides use stories about artists and the Borghese family to explain the collection
  • Small groups allow questions and attention to individual interests
  • Clear explanations engage children and visitors with little art knowledge
  • Comfortable pacing leaves time to appreciate the main artworks

Complaints

  • Some found the guide's manner or remarks rude or inappropriate

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 April 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, daily except Mon; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
LivTours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Explore the magnificent Borghese Gallery and Gardens on  this small-group (maximum of 6) tour. Visit the Villa Borghese Pinciana, home to the Borghese Gallery and its collection of  masterpieces by such artists as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. Your expert guide will provide you with interesting facts, secret stories, and anecdotes. Hear about the artists, their patrons, and their artwork. Stroll through the Borghese Gardens (self-guided) with is lush landscape and beautiful fountains following the museum.

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €134 ages 3 to 17

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 €149 per adult