Borghese Gallery Private Tour (Skip-the-Line Admission)

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  • Price from
    €365
  • Duration
    2 h 15 min
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    Arabic, German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

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    Overview

    Join your expert, local guide at the gates of the Villa Borghese, and enjoy exclusive skip-the-line admission to the gallery. Discover the fascinating history of the astonishing Borghese collection — and the beautiful Villa it's in — on this Borghese Gallery private tour.

    In the astonishingly gorgeous entrance, your guide will explain the fascinating history of the Roman mosaics, depicting gladiatorial games, on the Gallery floor. Onwards to 'Pauline Bonaparte as Venus' and learn what linked Napoleon with the Borghese family.

    Up next are some great Baroque wonders, including a marvelous series of sculptures by Bernini; most notable among them his 'David', 'Rape of Prosperina' and 'Apollo and Daphne'. Learn about the tempestuous personality that produced these masterworks, as you enjoy their beauty.

    More masterpieces await, including great frescoes by Raphael and Caravaggio. Experience the refinement of the Italian Baroque on this special private tour.

    What's included

    • Headsets for groups of 6 or more
    • Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
    • Skip-the-line admission

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pick-up and return
    • Food and drink

    What you will do

    • Galleria Borghese

      Enjoy a full-tour of one of the world's most beautiful galleries. See masterpieces by Caravaggio and Bernini, among others, in a gorgeous Villa decorated with Ancient Roman mosaics.

      2 h

    Meeting point

    Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5 - at the entrance gates for visitors, located on the left hand side of the white building of Borghese Gallery (see PDF attached for more details)

    End point: Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5 - at the entrance gates for visitors, located on the left hand side of the white building of Borghese Gallery (see PDF attached for more details)

    Important information

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.