Rome Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Canova’s Masterpieces
by Loving Rome
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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.€108Overview
This two-hour guided tour in Rome includes skip-the-line admission to the Borghese Gallery and a walking visit to the Villa Borghese gardens. The tour begins inside the Casina Borghese, where the guide leads a group limited to 15 people through the gallery's frescoed rooms. Visitors see important works by artists such as Caravaggio, including "Young sick Bacchus" and "Boy with a Basket of Fruit"; sculptures by Bernini and Canova like "Apollo and Daphne," "David," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "Paolina Bonaparte"; and Raffaello’s "Entombment of Christ." The guide explains the stories and painting techniques behind these masterpieces. This gallery visit lasts approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. After the gallery tour, participants take a fifteen-minute unguided walk through the Villa Borghese gardens, which offer a quieter setting away from the city. The tour includes all entrance fees and skip-the-line access but does not include food, drinks, or hotel pickup and drop-off. Small or large bags are not allowed inside the gallery and must be left at the cloakroom before the visit. A smart casual dress code is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Villa Borghese
The Villa Borghese gardens are described by an inscription emphasizing hospitality and freedom of movement for visitors. The park was designed to provide a pleasant space without strict rules, welcoming guests to explore at their leisure while maintaining respect for the site.
15 min
Galleria Borghese
This part of the tour visits one of the world’s renowned art museums built from Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s collection dating from 1579 to 1633. The guide leads through the Casina Borghese’s frescoed rooms, highlighting key works including Caravaggio’s "Young sick Bacchus" and "Boy with a Basket of Fruit," sculptures by Bernini and Canova such as "Apollo and Daphne," "David," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "Paolina Bonaparte," plus Raffaello’s "Entombment of Christ." The visit covers the stories and painting methods behind these works. The tour concludes with a walk through the Villa Borghese gardens.
105 min
Meeting point
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Dates: See Availability
End point
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Dates: See Availability
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rome Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Canova’s Masterpieces
by Loving Rome
Choose from 1 available option
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.€108Overview
This two-hour guided tour in Rome includes skip-the-line admission to the Borghese Gallery and a walking visit to the Villa Borghese gardens. The tour begins inside the Casina Borghese, where the guide leads a group limited to 15 people through the gallery's frescoed rooms. Visitors see important works by artists such as Caravaggio, including "Young sick Bacchus" and "Boy with a Basket of Fruit"; sculptures by Bernini and Canova like "Apollo and Daphne," "David," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "Paolina Bonaparte"; and Raffaello’s "Entombment of Christ." The guide explains the stories and painting techniques behind these masterpieces. This gallery visit lasts approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. After the gallery tour, participants take a fifteen-minute unguided walk through the Villa Borghese gardens, which offer a quieter setting away from the city. The tour includes all entrance fees and skip-the-line access but does not include food, drinks, or hotel pickup and drop-off. Small or large bags are not allowed inside the gallery and must be left at the cloakroom before the visit. A smart casual dress code is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Villa Borghese
The Villa Borghese gardens are described by an inscription emphasizing hospitality and freedom of movement for visitors. The park was designed to provide a pleasant space without strict rules, welcoming guests to explore at their leisure while maintaining respect for the site.
15 min
Galleria Borghese
This part of the tour visits one of the world’s renowned art museums built from Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s collection dating from 1579 to 1633. The guide leads through the Casina Borghese’s frescoed rooms, highlighting key works including Caravaggio’s "Young sick Bacchus" and "Boy with a Basket of Fruit," sculptures by Bernini and Canova such as "Apollo and Daphne," "David," "The Rape of Proserpina," and "Paolina Bonaparte," plus Raffaello’s "Entombment of Christ." The visit covers the stories and painting methods behind these works. The tour concludes with a walk through the Villa Borghese gardens.
105 min
Meeting point
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Dates: See Availability
End point
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Dates: See Availability
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.