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Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour with Baroque and Renaissance Art in Rome Max 6 People
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Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour with Baroque and Renaissance Art in Rome Max 6 People

by LivTours

2 hours
Rome
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€268.20€298Save 10%
2 adults × €134.10
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This two-hour small-group tour in Rome includes a guided visit to the Borghese Gallery, located inside Villa Borghese. The group size is limited to a maximum of six people. The tour begins in Piazza Scipione Borghese, in the center of the Villa Borghese Gardens, where the guide provides an introduction to the park and its uses. The main part of the tour is a detailed walk through the Borghese Gallery, focusing on Baroque and Renaissance art. Visitors see important works such as Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and Rape of Proserpina, Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit and Head of Goliath, Raphael's Young Woman with Unicorn and The Deposition, Canova's Paolina Borghese Bonaparte, Titian's Sacred and Profane Love, and the gallery's collection of ancient sculptures. The guide explains the artists, their patrons, and the stories behind the artworks. From March 29 to June 30, 2024, the gallery's second floor is closed for restoration and is not part of the tour. Entrance tickets are pre-reserved and included. After the museum visit, guests may explore the Villa Borghese Gardens on their own to see its fountains and landscaping. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.

Highlights

Guided visit to Borghese Gallery with pre-reserved tickets
View artworks by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova
Learn stories about artists and their patrons
Start in Piazza Scipione Borghese in the Villa Borghese Gardens
Self-guided walk through the gardens and fountains

What's included

Entrance tickets to Borghese Gallery reserved in advance
Guided tour of Borghese Gallery
Viewings of Titian's Sacred and Profane Love
Viewing of Raphael’s Young Woman with Unicorn
Access to ancient sculpture collection
Viewing of Bernini's Daphne & Apollo
Viewing of Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit
Viewing of Caravaggio's Head of Goliath
Viewing of Canova's Paolina Borghese Bonaparte
Viewing of Bernini's Rape of Proserpina

What's not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Villa Borghese

Meet the guide at Piazza Scipione Borghese within the Villa Borghese Gardens. The guide explains the park’s history and the events, games, and festivals held there. Guests may walk through the gardens before or after the museum visit.

2

Galleria Borghese

This two-hour guided tour takes place inside the Borghese Gallery in Villa Borghese. From March 29 to June 30, 2024, the second floor is unavailable due to restoration. The tour highlights major artworks such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio’s David with Goliath’s Head, and Raphael’s The Deposition. The guide shares detailed information about the artists, their patrons, and the meaning behind the pieces.

120 min

Meeting point

Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

End point

Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–6 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance; booking at least one week ahead is advised.
Total
€268.20Save 10% vs Viator