
This tour is an absolute must for anyone interested in art! You'll get to visit one of the most important collections of art in Europe, still housed in its original setting. This small but extremely important collection is filled with masterpieces by Caravaggio, Canova, Raphael, and Bernini that will leave you in awe!
After discovering the highlights inside the gallery, take a stroll with your guide through what was originally the private gardens of the Borghese family. Listen to the stories about this historic Roman dynasty and learn about the incredible history of this magnificent family!
Come and join us on one of our fantastic Borghese Gallery tours! Not only will you get to see the amazing art, but you'll also get to explore the beautiful gardens. With an expert, English-speaking guide, you'll have the incredible opportunity to delve into the Borghese collection and see some of the most captivating pieces in the world, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Daphne', Canova's 'Pauline Bonaparte', Caravaggio's 'St. Jerome' and 'David with the Head of Goliath', and Raphael's 'The Deposition'. Your guide will take you on a journey through the rooms, sharing fascinating insights about the exquisite paintings and sculptures you encounter along the way. You'll discover the incredible stories behind these masterpieces and how they came to be part of this remarkable collection.
Your guide ushers you past the queues and into a myriad of artworks, fountains and monuments designed by the famed Italians. This tour is followed by entry to the Borghese Villa Gardens, home to the rich and diverse flora that proves a pleasure to all of the senses. The gardens contain numerous buildings and villas to admire, and the gardens themselves are so picturesque that they have been featured in many artists’ paintings. The tour ends with a breathtaking view from atop the Pincio terrace. This is the best and most relaxing way to learn the secrets, stories and techniques behind Rome’s masterpieces and undertake an enchanting walk through the surprises and silence of this Eden in the heart of busy Rome.
Organizing your visit to Villa Borghese can be complicated. Borghese Gallery tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific time slot and often sell out weeks in advance. Our tour is the perfect way to experience the incredible sights of this world-famous museum. With pre-reserved tickets and entrance included, you can relax and enjoy the experience knowing you won't miss out on anything!
• Caravaggio Room (with 'St. Jerome' and 'David with the Head of Goliath')
• Bernini sculptures ('Apollo & Daphne' and 'David')
• Canova sculpture ('Pauline Bonaparte') works by Raphael ('The Deposition' and Lady with Unicorn)
• Perugino (Madonna & Child)
• Rubens (The Deposition) and Titian (Sacred and Profane Love)
• Villa Borghese Gardens which include but are not limited to Casino dell’Uccellier
• Fontana dei Pupazzi
• Piazza di Siena
• Tempietto di Diana
• Obelisco di Antonio