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Rome: Borghese Gallery Entry Ticket with Escorted Entrance

1. Rome: Borghese Gallery Entry Ticket with Escorted Entrance

Skip-the-line and reserve a timed entry spot for The Borghese Gallery with this entrance ticket. Explore the gallery at your own pace as you see works from famous artists throughout the centuries. Home to several masterpieces by Renaissance, Roman, and Baroque artists, the Borghese Gallery is one of the most popular attractions in Rome. Don't miss your chance to explore the gallery by reserving a timed entrance ticket. Located in the 17th century home of Cardinal Borghese, the gallery is home to the Cardinal's lifetime collection of art. See works of art by Caravaggio, Titian, Canova, Raphael, and Bernini as you walk through the 2-storey gallery.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour

2. Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour

Enjoy the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome with skip-the-line admission and a guided walking tour limited to 15 people. Take advantage of the option to pre-book your ticket, knowing that this popular attraction often sells out in advance. Secure your entrance to one of the world’s most beautiful art museums hosting the works of extraordinary artists. Once inside, admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings like Young Sick Bacchus, and Boy with a Basket of Fruit. You'll also see Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures collection, including works like Apollo and Daphne and “Paolina Bonaparte, as well as Raffaello’s Entombment of Christ. Be led through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, and discover the secrets, stories, and painting techniques behind the masterpieces in one of the world’s most beautiful art museums.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audioguide

3. Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audioguide

Book your visit to one of the most famous villas in Rome with this entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery. Save time by skipping the line, explore the Gallery at your own pace, and add the audioguide to your tour to learn the story behind the famous sculpture of Apollo and Daphne. If you choose the audioguide option, download the guide to your phone before beginning. Then, enter the Gallery and discover the masterpieces of Bernini, Canova, and Caravaggio. Walk through the Gallery's 20 rooms, stopping to admire the famous painting "Young Sick Bacchus" by Caravaggio and "Boy with a Basket of Fruit." Let yourself be enchanted by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, including a significant percentage of his output of secular sculpture. See early works like "Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun, "his dynamic "Rape of Proserpine," and the iconic "Apollo and Daphne." If you choose the audioguide, listen as you stroll and learn about the works you see and the artists who created them.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

4. Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Book your skip-the-line entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery in Rome and discover the works of Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, Titian, and other masters. Benefit from an escorted entrance before exploring the museum on your own. Save time as you walk past the long lines outside the gallery and step inside to start admiring the captivating treasures on display here. As you walk, marvel at the extensive collection of sculptures and paintings, including renowned works like Caravaggio's "Saint Jerome Writing" and Raphael's "Deposition." Before you leave, go for a stroll around the gardens and take in the view over the Piazza del Popolo.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Tickets

5. Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Tickets

Visit one of the most important museums in Rome, the Borghese Gallery, on a guided tour. Make the most of your reserved entry ticket and save precious time by skipping the waiting lines. Listen as your art historian guide brings the masterpieces of artwork to life with fascinating stories. Meet your tour guide outside the gallery and start with a brief introduction to the museum. Explore 20 rooms spread across 2 floors. Soak in overhead frescoes, Roman floor mosaics, and magnificent sculptures at every turn. Expect to be dazzled by world-renowned artworks from Bernini's captivating "Apollo and Daphne" to Raphael's "The Deposition". Go to the Caravaggio room to look at paintings such as "David with the Head of Goliath" and the "Boy with a Basket of Fruit." 

Rome: Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour

6. Rome: Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Tour

Explore the world-famous artworks of the Borghese Gallery and its enchanting surroundings on an insightful tour. Access the site with skip-the-line tickets, then take a mesmerizing walk through this unmissable gallery. Take in outstanding views of Rome from the gardens. Meet your guide and take advantage of your priority tickets to walk right in without waiting in line. Immerse yourself in the fascinating pieces that cover the gallery with the help of your guide's detailed commentary. Take your time to savor the beautiful and inspiring artworks created by some of the greatest artists in the country, such as Bernini, Raffaello, Caravaggio, and Canova. After your tour, enjoy a leisurely walk through the gardens of Villa Borghese and admire panoramic views of Rome.

Rome: Borghese Gallery and Museum Entry Tickets

7. Rome: Borghese Gallery and Museum Entry Tickets

View works by master artists like Caravaggio, Mariano Rossi, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini with this ticket to the Borghese Gallery and Museum in Rome. Apricate and enjoy great works of art for yourself. Connect with the past at this gallery that was initiated by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the nephew of Pope Paul V and an avid collector of works by Caravaggio, who is well represented in the collection with the 'Boy with Basket of Fruit," "Saint Jerome Writing," and "Sick Bacchus." Enjoy a large fresco on the ceiling of the first room, the work of the Sicilian artist Mariano Rossi, who makes such good use of foreshortening that it seems almost three-dimensional. Admire the fresco which depicts Marcus Furius Camillus reliving siege of the capitol by the Gauls. Enter the first room of the Salon, the Chamber of Ceres. Take in its marble vase depicting Oedipus and the Sphinx. The second room has a ceiling frescoed by Francesco Caccianiga with the Fall of Phaeton. Make your way to the third room which houses Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. Stroll through the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini that make up a significant percentage of his production of secular sculpture. View his early works such as the Goat Amalthea and Child Jupiter and later work that are seminal works of Baroque sculpture like the Rape of Proserpine, Apollo, Daphne, and David.  Step back in time in the Galleria Borghese where there are several portrait busts, including one of Pope Paul V and two portraits of one of his first patrons, Cardinal Scipione Borghese.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Golf Cart Ride

8. Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Golf Cart Ride

When in Rome, a visit to the Borghese Gallery is a must. Explore the beautiful complex and see masterpieces by some of history's most renowned artists. Avoid waiting around with skip-the-line access and discover afterward the grounds as you ride in a golf cart or take a stroll at your own pace. Meet your host at the main entrance to the gallery and pick up your tickets. Then, head inside where a vast collection of world-famous artworks await you. Beat the cue with your skip-the-line tickets, giving you more time to check out the exhibits and artworks. Explore the gallery at your own pace and spend time with the artworks that appeal to you most. Admire sculptures and paintings from icons of the art world including Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Some of the highlights of the gallery include Canova’s Representation of Pauline Bonaparte, Caravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath, Raphael’s The Deposition, and Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne. After the gallery, step outside and hop on board a golf cart for a tour of Villa Borghese. Sit back and relax as you travel through the tranquil gardens of the villa and marvel at the Fountain of the Sea Horses, the water clock, the Temple of Diana, and the Piazza di Siena. You can also enjoy a walk around the gardens, take some photos of the breathtaking view from the Pincio Terrace, and have a look at the onsite cinema museum.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

9. Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Visit Galleria Borghese with this exclusive small group tour. Book your visit to one of the most famous villas in Rome. Enjoy the possibility to enter without queuing. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the works of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael. During this tour learn the story behind the famous sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, you will be amazed by the wonderful works of Bernini, Canova, and the most famous paintings by Caravaggio. Walk through the twenty rooms where you can admire the famous painting of "Young Sick Bacchus" by Caravaggio or the Boy with a Basket of Fruit. Let yourself be enchanted by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which comprise a significant percentage of his output of secular sculpture, starting with early works such as the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun to his dynamic Rape of Proserpine, or the iconic Apollo and Daphne which are considered seminal works of baroque sculpture.

Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour

10. Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour

Learn about Cardinal Borghese's vast art collection and the stories behind each piece on this guided tour of the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. Stroll along shady lanes among sculptures and tranquil fountains. 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. This package lets you avoid the organizing and even skip the line to get in when you arrive. During 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. The tour also includes a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinal’s private park, now a favourite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants, and water features, and get away from it all.

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4.5 / 5

based on 1,010 reviews

My husband and I were *blown away* by this tour - our tour guide (I'm so sorry we didn't catch her name) was absolutely phenomenal, and made this tour one of the highlights of our entire trip to Italy (5 cities). She enthrallingly made each work of art come to life, with the story behind it, the artist's life and so many interesting facts. It was almost a performance vs a regular tour, but one we could not get over. Her knowledge and delivery were absolutely incredible, though I did have some trouble understanding her accent at times. That still wouldn't take a star away from this being an outstanding tour, and each of the other people on our tour made sure to tell her how incredible a job she did before we left, with extra emphasis. We would highly recommend this tour!

Amazing tour, amazing tour guide and amazing art! Galleria Borghese is wonderful inside, very much decorated with beautiful and world known sculptures and paintings. Our tour guide Francesca was absolutely fantastic! Her knowledge and the way she presented everything with all the details was astonishing! Thanks to her I look at the sculptures from different perspective now. I would like also to add that her English and accent are excellent! Thank you

Relaxed Tour with a very likeable guide with a huge knowledge about history, culture, arts... - a perfect closure of our visite in Rome (Espresso included)

Gorgeous gallery and works of art . Very good guide . wonderfull afternoon

We’ll-organised, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, small grouo