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

4.9 Excellent 201 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

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

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Mon
Departures: 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
Scheduled through December 2026

This tour runs every day except Mon, departing at 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00. Scheduled through December 2026. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's 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

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Villa Borghese Stop 1
Meet your guide in Piazza Scipione Borghese, right in the heart of the Villa Borghese Gardens. Learn how this beautiful park came to be, all the different activities, festivals and games that take place here, and be sure to take a nice stroll through its beautiful grounds either before or after your museum tour!
Pass by
Galleria Borghese Stop 2
IMPORTANT - From March 29th to June 30th, 2024 Borghese Gallery's 2nd floor is under restoration and can't be visited. The tour takes place at the marvellous museum of Galleria Borghese in Villa Borghese, Rome's most famous park. On this exclusive Small Group tour, your passionate tour guide will share secret stories and facts about the artists and their pieces as you walk through the beautiful large rooms of the Gallery. Take your time to admire works such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio’s David with Goliath’s Head, and Raphael’s The Deposition. Prepare to be amazed by the stories “behind the scenes” that you never would have known if you visited the Borghese Gallery on your own.
2h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

End point

Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tickets are very limited and reservations are mandatory. We recommend you book this tour well in advance (minimum one week) to secure your spot.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 149 / person