--- title: Borghese Gallery Small Group Guided Tour or Ticket Skip the Line lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 29 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 161 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/borghese-gallery-small-group-guided-tour-or-ticket-skip-the-line/ --- # Borghese Gallery Small Group Guided Tour or Ticket Skip the Line **Guidekin's take:** Borghese Gallery at three levels: a ticket only visit, an extra small group of fifteen or a semi private one capped at six, all with skip the line entry to both floors and headsets on the guided versions, rated 4.91 across 161 reviews. Tickets and, by option, an English speaking guide are included at €29 per person, tips are not. ## Overview Step into a world where history whispers through the halls, and art comes alive. Our Galleria Borghese tours offer an exclusive passage into Rome's beating cultural heart. Join a cozy, VIP semi-private tour with a cap of 6 art lovers, or an extra-small group tour with a cap at 15 or less. Want to explore on your own? Choose a ticket only option. Each step through this gallery is a step into a realm of opulent wonder, where every artwork is a note in an exquisite symphony of beauty. Prepare to be captivated by the raw emotion and dramatic narratives frozen in marble as you encounter Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Baroque masterpieces. "Apollo and Daphne," "David," and "The Rape of Proserpina" are not just sculptures; they are stories carved by a master storyteller. The Galleria Borghese doesn't just house paintings; it's a sanctuary where the canvas speaks. Caravaggio's "David with the Head of Goliath" showcases a stark interplay of light and shadow. Join us, and let the art move you. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Plan on arriving to our meeting point at… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 15 from €64 · max 6 from €139 · private from €890 - 5 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Children from €25: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person for the Ticket Only (No Guided Tour) option; other options up to €890 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 161 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: EcoArt Travel - Group: Group size varies by option: max 15 from €64 · max 6 from €139 · private from €890 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.91 from 161 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 157 of 161. - 5 stars: 153 (95%) - 4 stars: 4 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' art knowledge and storytelling; the gallery's timed exit limits independent browsing. **Praised:** - Guides explain the art, artists and historical context in clear detail - Enthusiastic storytelling and humour keep the gallery visit engaging - Guides select key works and reveal details visitors would otherwise miss - Clear meeting instructions and smooth entry arrangements **Complaints:** - The gallery's timed exit leaves little room to explore independently after the tour Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-28 to 2026-07-08); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Ticket Only (No Guided Tour) | €29 / person | English | Skip the Line and Explore the Gallery Borghese on your own. Includes Audio Guide app. Audio Guide app included | | Extra-Small Group Guided Tour | €64 / person | English | Max 15 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with Skip the Line access. Extra-Small Group Tour: Guided Tour in a Extra-Small Group. Includes both Sculpture (Ground Floor) and Painting (Upper Floor) collections. | | VIP Semi-Private Guided Tour | €139 / person | English | Max 6 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with Skip the Line Access. Duration: 2 hours Semi-Private Tour: Intimate VIP Semi-Private Guided Tour. Includes both Sculpture (Ground Floor) and Painting (Upper Floor) collections. | | Private Tour | €890 / person | English | Private Tour : Private two hour tour of the Borghese Gallery. | ## What's included - Access to both the Sculpture (Ground Floor) and Painting (Upper Floor) collections - Enjoy the comfort of an Extra-Small Group or a more an intimate VIP Tour - Skip the line entrance tickets to the Borghese Gallery - Professional English speaking guide (with Guided Option only) - Personal headsets to hear the guide clearly ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria Borghese** (1h; admission included) - Begin on the ground floor with a breathtaking journey through Baroque sculpture. Marvel at Bernini’s dynamic masterpieces "Apollo and Daphne", "David", and "The Rape of Proserpina", as well as Canova’s elegant "Pauline Bonaparte". This section brings marble to life with... 2. **Borghese Gallery** (1h; admission included) - Continue upstairs to explore the Gallery’s world class painting collection. Admire Caravaggio’s striking realism, including "David with the Head of Goliath", and "St. Jerome". See Raphael’s delicate "Lady with a Unicorn", Titian’s enigmatic "Sacred and Profane Love", and... 3. **Villa Borghese** (pass by, no stop) - After your tour is finished, enjoy free time in a self led exploration of the Borghese Gardens. After exiting the Borghese Gallery, stroll along Viale dei Pupazzi toward the Temple of Aesculapius, a romantic lake surrounded by umbrella pines and statues. You can rent a... 4. **Villa Borghese Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Head down the shaded path toward Casina Valadier, a historic café bar with panoramic terraces, great for coffee, aperitivo, or a light lunch. From here, visitors can either explore more of the park at their own pace, such as the Globe Theatre, Cinema dei Piccoli, or the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes early. Meet our representative in the square in front of the entrance of the Gallery Borghese, located at Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Rome RM. Be on the lookout for a flag with the EcoArt logo. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1QaQUARhLxMR0AEXHZsEJP0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## 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-small-group-guided-tour-or-ticket-skip-the-line/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md