Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour in Rome with Canova's Masterpieces
by Walks Italy Spain
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This small-group tour in Rome lasts about 90 minutes and takes place inside the Borghese Gallery, located in the 17th-century villa that once belonged to Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The group is limited to 15 people or fewer. The tour begins with skip-the-line entry using pre-reserved tickets, allowing access to the gallery at a designated time. An expert English-speaking art historian leads the visit through approximately twenty rooms, showing sculptures and paintings by important artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael, and Canova. Key masterpieces include Canova's Pauline Bonaparte, Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, and David, Caravaggio's David and Goliath and St John the Baptist, and Raphael's The Deposition. The villa’s marble architecture and ceiling frescoes are also part of the tour. Headsets are provided for groups larger than six to ensure clear commentary. The tour requires walking at a moderate pace and does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. All entry tickets and expert guidance are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
This visit to the Borghese Gallery includes skip-the-line entry with a pre-reserved time slot. The gallery is located in the former 17th-century villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese and limits daily visitors to maintain a calm atmosphere. The tour covers works by Caravaggio, including "David and Goliath" and "St John the Baptist," Canova's "Pauline Bonaparte," Raphael's "The Deposition," and several pieces by Bernini such as "Apollo and Daphne," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "David." Many of the artworks were commissioned specifically for this space, making the collection unique for art enthusiasts in Rome.
90 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese.
End point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour in Rome with Canova's Masterpieces
by Walks Italy Spain
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This small-group tour in Rome lasts about 90 minutes and takes place inside the Borghese Gallery, located in the 17th-century villa that once belonged to Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The group is limited to 15 people or fewer. The tour begins with skip-the-line entry using pre-reserved tickets, allowing access to the gallery at a designated time. An expert English-speaking art historian leads the visit through approximately twenty rooms, showing sculptures and paintings by important artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael, and Canova. Key masterpieces include Canova's Pauline Bonaparte, Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, and David, Caravaggio's David and Goliath and St John the Baptist, and Raphael's The Deposition. The villa’s marble architecture and ceiling frescoes are also part of the tour. Headsets are provided for groups larger than six to ensure clear commentary. The tour requires walking at a moderate pace and does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. All entry tickets and expert guidance are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Galleria Borghese
This visit to the Borghese Gallery includes skip-the-line entry with a pre-reserved time slot. The gallery is located in the former 17th-century villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese and limits daily visitors to maintain a calm atmosphere. The tour covers works by Caravaggio, including "David and Goliath" and "St John the Baptist," Canova's "Pauline Bonaparte," Raphael's "The Deposition," and several pieces by Bernini such as "Apollo and Daphne," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "David." Many of the artworks were commissioned specifically for this space, making the collection unique for art enthusiasts in Rome.
90 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese.
End point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.