Borghese Gallery Private Guided Tour
Description
The Borghese Gallery is one of the most famous and visited museums in Rome with 20 rooms and hundreds of art works spread across two floors. This 2-hour in-depth private tour will give you the chance to discover masterpieces realised by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael. Your Tour will start on the ground floor, where you will first discover one of Bernini's famous masterpieces " Rape of Proserpina", commissioned by Cardinal Scipione, becoming the first of a series of art works to fill the Gallery. Here you will find many more fabulous statues such as " Paolina Borghese by Canova", "Apollo and Daphne " and "David" by Bernini. On the first floor, you will quickly realise that this is mostly devoted to paintings. You will Get to know all about Raphael by discovering the deposition of Christ and the ‘portrait of a man’ and you surely will not miss Caravaggio's " David with the head of Goliath" , " Youngster with basket of fruit ", and " Young Sick Bacchus "
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Itinerary
Your Private Tour Guide will. meet you outside the main entrance of the Borghese Gallery. After entering with fast-track tickets your 2-hour private tour will begin. You will visit. both floors of the museums and will get the chance to discover the many famous artworks home. to the Gallery.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
This tour was an in depth education on the contents and history of this special gallery and its place in Roman history. Not to be missed. The sculpture was incredible, and our guide was extraordinarily knowledgeable about the art housed here. One of the best tours I have taken…of many Viator tours.
We did the Borghese Gallery Spanish tour with Susana and it was a real wonder. He gave us a lot of information of enormous interest and in a very clear and enjoyable way. You can tell that Susana has enormous knowledge and transmits it great, in a pleasant way and that makes you want to listen to her. Of course, one of the best tours we have done in Rome and we found it 100% recommended.
Hola yaizac2026, ¡muchísimas gracias por su reseña! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron del tour en español en la Galería Borghese con Susana y que la experiencia les pareció una auténtica maravilla. Nos encanta leer que Susana les aportó tanta información valiosa de forma clara y amena, y que su conocimiento y manera de transmitirlo hicieron el recorrido tan interesante que “no quisieran parar de escucharla”. Comentarios así significan muchísimo para nuestro equipo. Gracias de nuevo por recomendarnos al 100%. ¡Será un placer recibirles nuevamente en Roma para otra experiencia con Inside Out Italy! Un cordial saludo, Inside Out Italy
The stories were fascinating, the tour leader was gentle and spoke clearly. It felt a bit too rush, but there were just too many things to talk about and two hours duration just wasn't enough to cover everything.
Dear Iwan, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you found the stories and explanations fascinating, and that your guide’s clarity and gentle approach made the experience enjoyable. The Borghese Gallery is indeed rich with masterpieces, and two hours can feel short when there is so much beauty to explore — we truly appreciate your understanding. Thank you for choosing Inside Out Italy, and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable visit. Kind regards, Inside Out Italy Team
The tour operator Veronica was especially nice and helpful. I had made an error with my telephone and she spent 15 minutes to make sure that our visit to the Gallery was not cancelled. The Gallery itself is exceptional.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with our team was so positive and that Veronica was able to assist you with care and patience. Ensuring that our guests can enjoy their visit without stress is always a top priority, and we’re glad she could help resolve the issue and make sure your gallery visit went ahead as planned. The Borghese Gallery truly is exceptional, and we’re happy you were able to experience it as intended. Thank you again for choosing Inside Out Italy. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit in Rome! Warm regards, Inside Out Italy Team
Fantastic tour by Federico (“Fred”), whose exceptional knowledge of the art and sculpture collection made the visit to the Borghese Gallery a first-class event.
thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your private visit to the Borghese Gallery was such a memorable experience. Federico (“Fred”) is truly passionate about art and sculpture, and we’re thrilled that his expertise elevated your visit to what you describe as a first-class event. Thank you for choosing Inside Out Italy — we hope to welcome you again for another exclusive experience. Warm regards, Inside Out Italy Team
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the art and the history surrounding the gallery and the Borghese family. It was great experience.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and that your guide’s knowledge of the art, history, and the Borghese family made the tour memorable for you. Providing enriching and enjoyable experiences is always our goal, and it’s wonderful to know we succeeded in doing so for your visit. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another inspiring tour! Warm regards
Wonderful experience to see the Bernini scum tutors and other work here - our guide Virginia was very nice, engaging, and knowledgeable. It was an absolute treat to experience this art with her, we got so much more out of it than if we had just went on our own. Highly recommended and very much worth it. Thank you Virginia!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring Bernini’s sculptures and other masterpieces with Virginia as your guide. Her passion for art and knowledge truly make a difference, and we’re delighted that she added so much value to your visit. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Virginia. We hope to welcome you back for another enriching experience in the future!
