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Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

4.8 · 692 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Crown Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 15 from €74 · private from €275
Guide languages
Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French
Start & pickup
11 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A skip the line Borghese Gallery visit in a group of fifteen at most, with an art historian guide and headsets on the guided options or a ticket with audio guide, through Bernini, Caravaggio and Raphael, rated 4.82 across 692 reviews.

Reserved entry and, by option, guide and headsets are included at €72 per person. Latecomers are not admitted.

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Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Ticket with Audio Guide The page priceFrench, Italian, PortugueseService: Explore the Borghese Gallery at your own pace with skip-the-line entry and audio guide that brings its masterpieces to life. Access: Save time with skip-the-line entry to the Borghese Gallery and enjoy a flexible, self-guided visit. Duration: 2 hours What is included: Reserved entry for the Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Tickets Hosted Entrance Audio Guide (does not include live guide)€72
Small Group Tour in EnglishEnglishService: Enjoy a small-group guided tour of the Borghese Gallery in English, led by an expert art historian guide Access: Skip the line and enter the Borghese Gallery with a small group of up to 15 guests. Explore Bernini, Caravaggio and more. Duration: 2 hours Includes: Art historian guide and headset/radio support so you can hear your guide clearly.€74
Small Group Tour in FrenchFrenchService: Discover the Borghese Gallery on a small-group French guided tour, led by an expert guide who brings masterpieces into life. Access: Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Borghese Gallery with a small group up to 15 guests. Duration: 2 hours Includes: Art historian, French-speaking guide, and headset/radio support so you can hear the guide clearly.€89
VIP Private Tour in RussianRussian€275 for 2+ people
VIP Private Tour in PortuguesePortuguese€275 for 2+ people

Children from €52 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if option selected)
  • Guaranteed small group of 15 Participants max
  • Skip-the-Line entrance to Borghese Gallery
  • Art historian guide (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.8
692 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 664 of 692

Star breakdown of all 692 ratings

5 stars
631 · 91%
4 stars
33 · 5%
3 stars
7 · 1%
2 stars
9 · 1%
1 star
12 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' art knowledge and storytelling; some question whether the tour justifies its cost.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the stories and historical context behind the art
  • Clear, enthusiastic storytelling and humour keep the visit engaging
  • Guides answer questions and point out details visitors might otherwise miss
  • The sculptures, paintings and decorated rooms draw repeated praise

Complaints

  • Some find the tour expensive, while others say the guide justifies the cost
  • Some find meeting directions confusing, while others find the location clearly marked
  • Some want more time to explore, while others find the pace comfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 June 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your host at the front of the Borghese Gallery, by the drinking-water fountain "La Fontana dei Mascheroni." Look for the purple "Crown Tours" t-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time, as late arrivals may not be allowed on the tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11 start times between 09:00 and 17:30, daily except Mon; scheduled through September 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
Crown Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Start your visit by meeting your tour guide outside of the gallery where you will receive a brief introduction to one of the most important museums in the Eternal City: Borghese Gallery and its enchanting surroundings, make the most of our reserved entry ticket and save precious time without waiting in the line.

Expect to be dazzled by works from Bernini's captivating 'Apollo and Daphne' to Caravaggio's 'St. Jerome' not to mention the infamous works by Raphael and Leonardo Da Vinci. This is an art haven not to be missed on your visit to Rome.

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

  • Children from €52 ages 6 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 €72 per adult · Ticket with Audio Guide