Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

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   Borghese Gallery

   Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector. Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make booking difficult and complicated. On this fully-guided tour you’ll hear more about Cardinal Borghese’s quest to complete his collection, and the stories behind the artworks themselves, including Bernini’s ‘Apollo and Daphne’, Canova’s ‘Pauline Bonaparte’, Caravaggio’s ‘St. Jerome’ and Raphael’s ‘The Deposition’. Your guide will be an English-speaker and an expert on the collection, and audio headsets ensure you’ll hear every word they say.

   1h 30m•Admission included•See on map

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   Included in this tour is a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinal’s private park, now a favorite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants and water features and get away from it all.

   1 hour•Admission free

Meeting point

Meet your guide in Piazzale del Museo Borghese, in front of the Borghese Gallery Main Entrance. (Villa Borghese entrance on via Pinciana)

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• All personal belongings must be left on arrival at the reception of the Borghese Gallery
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our group tours
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to check-in. • Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders blue polo shirt or jacket with a flag at the meeting point for easy recognition. • Only small bags are allowed inside the museum (free cloakroom) • Please note that the second floor of Borghese Gallery will be partially closed for renovations until the end of December, for this reason the tour duration may vary slightly. • Please be advised that the venue closes at 7:00 PM. If 5:45 PM entry time is selected, you will have an hour and 15 minutes to explore the museum • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book