Borghese Gallery, Canova’s Masterpieces Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
At a glance
Borghese Gallery, Canova’s Masterpieces Skip-the-Line Guided Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Loving Rome. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,229 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $206.15 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: No additional fees or taxes, Walking tour of Villa Borghese Gardens (No Guide), Borghese Gallery guided visit (2 hours).
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 1,229 travellers
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome with skip-the-line admission and a guided walking tour limited to 15 people.
This popular attraction often sells out in advance, so by pre-booking a ticket, visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museums hosting the works of extraordinary artists. Admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings, among which “Young sick Bacchus” and “Boy with a Basket of Fruit”; Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures’ collection, boasting works like “Apollo and Daphne”, “David”, “The Rape of Proserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course the tour won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”. The guide will lead the tour through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum.
Villa Borghese gardens and gallery, you cannot miss it when you visit Rome.
What's included
What's included
- No additional fees or taxes
- Walking tour of Villa Borghese Gardens (No Guide)
- Borghese Gallery guided visit (2 hours)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
The best way for us to describe the Villa Borghese gardens is:
As the keeper of the Villa Borghese Pinciana, I publicly declare: whoever you are, providing to be a freeman, fear no hindrance here; go where you like, ask what you wish; leave when you want. Everything you see was made more for the guest than for its landlord. In the golden century, when peaceful years made any thing splendid for the refined ones, the landlord forbade all iron rules for the guest.
Let good faith be the only rule for our friend.
But if someone, consciously and purposely, by wickedness and deceit, was to break the golden rules of courtesy, be alert, the angry keeper may break these friendly words on your head.
(Latin inscription carved on marble plate at Villa Borghese). -
Stop 2 · 1h 45m
We will visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museum hosting the works of extraordinary artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova and Raffaello. The gallery’s most important sculptures and paintings are from Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s collection (1579 - 1633).
We’ll admire Caravaggio’s most important paintings, among which “Young sick Bacchus” and “ Boy with a basket of fruit”; Bernini and Canova’s magnificent sculptures’ collection, boasting works like “Apollo and Daphne”, “David”, “The rape of Preserpina” and “Paolina Bonaparte”. Of course we won’t miss out on Raffaello’s “Entombment of Christ”.
We will lead you through the marvelous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, we’ll disclose the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museum.
To end the tour, we’ll walk through the Villa Borghese gardens, enjoying its beauty and calm far from the roman chaos.
Meeting point
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance
Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag.
Dates: See Availability
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Travelers with excessive sized bags will have certain problems, please note that small or large bags are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery, and will need to be checked in at the cloakroom before the tour to be collected afterwards.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Borghese Gallery, Canova’s Masterpieces Skip-the-Line Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $206.15 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
No additional fees or taxes; Walking tour of Villa Borghese Gardens (No Guide); Borghese Gallery guided visit (2 hours); Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: We will meet in front of Borghese Gallery entrance Directions: Please arrive in front of the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery 15 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Dates: See Availability
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,229 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
