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Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
  • Tickets to the Borghese Gallery
  • Guided tour in English
  • Free cancellation
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Borghese Gallery Guided Small Group Tour
Borghese Gallery Guided Small Group Tour
  • Tickets to the Borghese Gallery
  • Guided tour in English
  • Free cancellation
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Borghese Gallery Reserved Entrance and Guided Tour
Borghese Gallery Reserved Entrance and Guided Tour
  • Tickets to the Borghese Gallery
  • Reserved entrance
  • Guided tour in English
  • Audio headsets
  • Wheelchair friendly
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Guided Tours

Make the most of your visit to the Borghese Gallery with a guided tour. With only 2 hours per visiting slot and 20 unique galleries to traverse, it can be challenging to cover everything in such a limited time. To ensure you capture every masterpiece and unearth every hidden treasure, secure your spot on a guided tour. These meticulously curated tours come with a seasoned guide, who imparts insightful context and comprehensive details about the sculptures and paintings on display. Don't miss a single highlight and book your Borghese Gallery tour today!

Private tours

For a more exclusive experience at the Borghese Gallery that is tailored to your needs, consider booking a private guided tour. Designed for small groups, these tours promise an intimate journey into Roman, Renaissance and Baroque art. Private tours benefit from the undivided attention of an expert guide who will share in-depth knowledge and passion for the works by Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael and many others on display. Book your private guided tour for an unforgettable visit in one of Rome’s greatest art galleries and museums.

Audio tours

The most budget-friendly option, audio tours may not quite be able to compete with having an expert guide on hand, but they allow you to take in information at your own pace. Audio guides rented through the official website cost €5 and come with a pair of headphones at the ticket office inside the gallery. For greater options, especially in languages, you can also look into audio guided tours provided by tour operators.

Combo tours

Why limit yourself just to the Borghese Gallery, when there is much more to see in and around the serene oasis of the Villa Borghese Gardens? Immerse yourself in art and nature with a guided tour of the Borghese Gallery's remarkable sculpture and painting collection, followed by a stroll through the Borghese Gardens to take in the tranquility and beauty of Rome's green heart. Additionally, combo tours may include visits to other nearby iconic attractions, such as the Santa Maria del Popolo.

FAQs and tips

Do Borghese Gallery tickets include guided tours?

No, tickets do not include a guided tour of the Borghese Gallery. You can rent an audio guide from the ticket office for an additional €5 or book a guided tour through the official website or tour operator.

In what languages are Borghese Gallery tours offered?

Guided tours bought from the Borghese Gallery are only available in English and Italian, while the audio guides at the ticket office are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Ukrainian.

Alternatively, you can book a guided visit to the Borghese Gallery from tour operators in a wide range of languages, such as English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

Is it possible to book a Borghese Gallery tour online?

Yes, you can either book a guided tour through the official website, or through a tour operator. Borghese Gallery’s guided tours are only available on specific days and time slots, while guided visits from tour operators offer greater flexibility.

What places are usually visited on a Borghese Gallery guided tour?

The Borghese Gallery features 20 frescoed galleries on its ground and first floor, where visitors can see the world’s largest collection of sculptures by Bernini, masterpieces by painters such as Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian, as well as an assortment of Roman mosaics.

Aside from exploring the 17th century villa that houses the art gallery, guided tours may also include a stroll through the Villa Borghese Gardens and visits to other nearby attractions, such as the Pincio Terrace (Terrazza del Pincio) for a stunning view of Rome or the Church of Santa Maria on Piazza del Popolo which features paintings by Caravaggio.

What is the cancelation policy for Borghese Gallery tours?

Guided tours to the Borghese Gallery can typically be canceled for to 24 hours they are scheduled to begin and you will receive a full refund.

In the event that a guided tour is canceled due to bad weather, it will be rescheduled for a later date, when conditions are suitable. If that is not convenient, you can decline and request a full refund.

Are there any Borghese Gallery wheelchair-friendly tours?

Yes, the Borghese Gallery itself features lifts and ramps to facilitate visitors with limited mobility and wheelchair users, allowing easy access to its galleries. Many tour operators also offer guided visits to the Borghese Gallery that are wheelchair-friendly.

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