--- title: Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 692 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ru, pt, en, it, fr] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/exclusive-borghese-gallery-tour-with-skip-the-line-access/ --- # Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access **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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your host at the front of the… - Group size varies by option: max 15 from €74 · private from €275 - 11 start times: between 09:00 and 17:30 - Children from €52: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person for the Ticket with Audio Guide option; other options up to €275 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 692 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Crown Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 15 from €74 · private from €275 - Guide languages: Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French - Start times: 11 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.82 from 692 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 664 of 692. - 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 (2026-06-24 to 2026-10-03); 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 with Audio Guide | €72 / person | French, Italian, Portuguese | Service: 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) | | Small Group Tour in English | €74 / person | English | Service: 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. | | Small Group Tour in French | €89 / person | French | Service: 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. | | VIP Private Tour in Russian | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | Russian | - | | VIP Private Tour in Portuguese | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | - | | VIP Private Tour in English | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Galleria Borghese** (2h; admission included) - Enter the Borghese Gallery with skip-the-line access and spend 2 hours surrounded by some of Rome’s most celebrated masterpieces. Admire Bernini’s dramatic sculptures, Caravaggio’s powerful paintings, and works by Raphael and other masters as you move through the gallery’s... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 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. 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 - Please notice that you need to be at our meeting point at least 15 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed entrance nor applicable to refunds. - For security reasons, only small bags and purses are allowed inside. If you bring a larger bag, no worries, there is a free cloakroom at the entrance where you can store it safely. ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/exclusive-borghese-gallery-tour-with-skip-the-line-access/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md