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Rome Borghese Gallery Private Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 35% in Rome
3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rome, Italy
- 2 hrs 15 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Bernini, Raphael, and Caravaggio with a private guide on a 135-minute Borghese Gallery tour with skip-the-line admission.
About this tour
Step into the Borghese Gallery with a private guide and explore one of Rome’s most remarkable collections without waiting in the admission line. This 135-minute Rome Borghese Gallery Private Tour brings the stories behind its celebrated art to life, from ancient Roman mosaics to the drama of the Italian Baroque.
Begin in the gallery’s grand entrance, where floor mosaics depict gladiatorial contests. Then see Pauline Bonaparte as Venus and hear about the connection between Napoleon and the Borghese family. Continue to Bernini’s expressive sculptures, including David, Rape of Proserpina, and Apollo and Daphne, while learning about the artist behind these masterpieces. The collection also features works by Raphael and Caravaggio, offering a vivid look at the range of art housed in the villa.
Meet your guide at the visitor gates on Piazzale Scipione Borghese. Skip-the-line admission is included, and groups of six or more receive headsets. Choose the Rome Borghese Gallery Private Tour for an engaging, personal way to encounter the gallery’s art and history.
Highlights
- Admire Bernini’s David, Rape of Proserpina, and Apollo and Daphne
- Discover the stories behind Pauline Bonaparte as Venus
- Explore Roman mosaics, Baroque sculpture, and works by Raphael and Caravaggio
- Enjoy a private tour with an expert local guide
What's included
Included
- Skip-the-line admission
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and return
- Food and drink
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5.00 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet at Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, at the visitor entrance gates on the left side of the white gallery building
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 35% in Rome means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in Rome by this score.
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