Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The Galleria Borghese is where you can find priceless masterpieces of 1st-3rd centuries, Follow our passionate guide who will show you the most fascinating and brilliant Artworks and bringing to life all the stories and events behind this structure. The main floor is mostly devoted to classical antiquities (including a famous 320–30 AD mosaic of gladiators found on the Borghese estate at Torrenova, on the Via Casilina outside Rome, in 1834), and classical and neo-classical sculpture such as the Venus Victrix. Its decorative scheme includes a trompe l'oeil ceiling fresco in the first room, or Salone, by the Sicilian artist Mariano Rossi makes such good use of foreshortening that it appears almost three-dimensional.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(573)
We had a great visit to the Gallery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and worked her way through the other tour groups very well. Able to get up close to statues and paintings. We would really recommend the tour.
Victoria was an amazing tour guide. This tour was incredibly informative, covered all rooms of the gallery, and made sure we saw the subtle nuances of each piece that you would otherwise only notice if you were an art history major. I've been on the tour once, and honestly, I would consider taking the exact same tour a second time because it is so dense with material that I worry I may have missed something. Bravo, Victoria and Crown Tours. This was worth every penny.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you had such an informative and memorable Borghese Gallery tour with Victoria. It’s fantastic to know she helped bring each room and artwork to life by highlighting the subtle details and nuances that made the experience so meaningful. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
A must. Not only is the gallery incredible, but without the guidance I'd probably spend 40 minutes inside and call it a day. But with our guide it was a completely different experience! She's amazing and we had an amazing time!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear you had such an amazing experience at the Borghese Gallery. It’s great to know your guide made the visit completely different and helped you appreciate the gallery in a much deeper way. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
It was informative, the guide is excellent! Veronica I believe.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear your first visit to the Borghese Gallery was informative and that Veronica made the experience excellent. We also appreciate your feedback about the instructions for locating the group in the gardens, and we’ll keep this in mind as we work to make arrival details clearer for future guests. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Our guide Vittoria was fantastic! He spoke with passion!
Grazie mille per la vostra bellissima recensione. Siamo felici di sapere che la visita alla Galleria Borghese sia stata un’esperienza eccellente. È un piacere leggere che Vittoria sia stata fantastica e abbia guidato il tour con tanta passione. Speriamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Incredible experience with our guide Viktoria! She was so kind, calm, and knowledgeable. Such a relaxing and educational experience with an expert guide who brought the gallery to life. Highly highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear your Borghese Gallery tour with Viktoria was such an incredible experience. It’s great to know her kindness, calm approach, and expert knowledge made the visit both relaxing and educational while bringing the gallery to life. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
The Borghese Gallery is a must see. Personally I enjoyed it more than the Vatican Museum. With limited entry slots it didn't feel as crowded as some of the other locations in Rome. The entire visit lasted about 2 hours. Small bags/purses were allowed, anything larger than a very small backpack had to be checked in. Free bag check-in was nice. Clean restrooms available, an elevator if needed and a cafeteria as well. The Gallery itself was amazing, with a few works of art that I think anyone has to see if in Rome. My personal favorites were Bernini's marble statues, although the few Tiziano and the one Rafael were very impressive as well. What made the entire experience go from good to great was our guide, Federica. She was absolutely amazing! Provided a perfect blend of highlights on the villa and the art pieces within, from technique to the history and culture of the time to the story of each piece. All with a passion and knowledge and love for the art that was humbling to recognize. No jaded exposition, just a wonderful journey with a wonderful guide.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your Borghese Gallery visit was such an amazing experience. It’s fantastic to know Federica elevated the tour with her passion, knowledge, and thoughtful storytelling, bringing together the villa, the artworks, their techniques, history, and cultural context in such a meaningful way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Victoria was knowledgeable about the works in the Borghese Gallery, and about the history of their creation and accession to the collection. Her background in art history was apparent. She was a very effective leader for this tour and spoke clearly. The gallery is a don't-miss art experience, but be prepared for a fair hike from any Metro station. Consider whether a taxi will mskevthis a better experience for your group, particularly in warm weather.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Victoria made your Borghese Gallery tour so informative and engaging. It’s great to know her art history knowledge, clear explanations, and leadership helped bring the collection and its history to life. We also appreciate your helpful note for future guests about planning the journey to the gallery, especially in warm weather. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Superb discovery of the Borghese Gallery with magnificent sculptures and paintings. Breathtakingly beautiful. We loved it and were fortunate to be accompanied by an engaging guide. This will undoubtedly remain one of my favorite visits.
Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique avis. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que la Galerie Borghèse a été une si belle découverte et que vous avez autant apprécié ses sculptures et peintures. C’est un plaisir de lire que votre guide passionnante a rendu cette visite encore plus mémorable. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Excellent! Viktoria was a terrific guide!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear you had an excellent Borghese Gallery tour. It’s great to know that Viktoria made the experience so enjoyable with her terrific guidance. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
