--- title: Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour with Canova's Masterpieces lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 84 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 169 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/borghese-gallery-small-group-tour-with-canova-s-masterpieces/ --- # Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour with Canova's Masterpieces **Guidekin's take:** A shorter Borghese Gallery visit with an art historian guide through twenty rooms of the villa, from Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and David to Canova's Pauline Bonaparte and two Caravaggios, in a small group or private, rated 4.66 across 169 reviews. The all inclusive ticket and guide are included at €84 per person, tips are not. Runs in English. ## Overview Explore the Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Caravaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Caravaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less. ## Key facts - Price: from €84 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.66/5 from 169 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour | €84 / person | English | - | | Private Tour | €195 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Explore the Borghese Gallery’s world-renowned masterpieces with a private guide and pre-reserved tickets for a seamless visit | ## What's included - Bernini’s "Apollo and Daphne" - Raphael’s "The Deposition" - Bernini’s "David" - All-inclusive ticket for Galleria Borghese - Antonio Canova’s "Pauline Bonaparte" - Caravaggio’s "David and Goliath" - Caravaggio’s "St. John The Baptist" - Expertly guided walking tour - Bernini’s "Rape of Proserpine" - Expert, English-Speaking guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria Borghese** (1h 30m; admission included) - When you skip the line to step into the Borghese Gallery, the first thing to notice is the tranquility. Set in the former home of 17th-century cardinal Scipione Borghese, the gallery permits entrance only to a select number of visitors each day. Your pre-reserved passes give... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 11:45, 12:45, 15:45, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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 prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour is in English. - We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. ## 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-tour-with-canova-s-masterpieces/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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