Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
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Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Rome's Villa Borghese houses a dazzling collection of sculpture and painting, attracting thousands of visitors. Avoid the long queues and spend more time amongst the masterpieces in this small group guided tour. Start with Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, one of its best-loved sculptures, and navigate the gallery's 20 rooms, learning about works from the likes of Caravaggio and Raphael.
- Tour the Borghese Gallery with a guide and small group
- Skip the long queues to make the most of your time inside
- Don't miss any of the highlights amongst its 20 rooms
- Headsets available to better hear the commentary
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A small group size lets you discover the gallery’s highlights at a more laid-back pace.
What's Included
- Borghese Gallery guided tour with Skip-the-line Entry
- Entrance fees
- Headsets if needed
- Semi Private Tour (maximum 15 people)
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Some rooms of the Gallery might be closed to visitors due to refurbishment works
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide in front the entrance of the Borghese Gallery. The guide will have a sign with the logo of the Agency Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Apollo e Daphne
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Galleria Borghese
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Galleria Borghese
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Galleria Borghese
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Galleria Borghese
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, and access routes could change. Please check your messages for updates before your visit.
- Late Arrival Policy: Late arrivals will not be accommodated or refunded. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 285 reviews
ronald_d, Apr 2026
Guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and interesting- we ourselves would take the tour again ----
Julie_H, Apr 2026
Extremely interesting. Sylvia covered fewer of the Gallery's highlights, but went deeper. She was kind, diplomatic, and responsive. One of the best, if not the best, Borghese Gallery tours I've had. And, she maneuvered around other groups, which I appreciated, so we could see the artworks from a better viewpoint. Julie
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Julie,
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour interesting and engaging.
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback about Sylvia and will be sure to share it with her.
Kind regards,
Dooooing Experience Team
martinastrong, Apr 2026
We had an amazing tour of the Galleria Borghese it ended up being the highlight of our trip, which I wasn’t expecting at all. Martina our guide, was absolutely fantastic, so passionate and knowledgeable and she really brought everything to life. My favourite was seeing Apollo and Daphne & the way she talked us through it. she walked us around it a few times showing us different things from different angles, genuinely gave me goosebumps. We also loved seeing the other incredible sculptures and paintings, and the ceilings throughout the gallery were just stunning. Martina made the whole experience so interesting. I’d highly recommend this tour it completely surprised me in the best way.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Martina,
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and became a highlight of your trip.
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback about Martina and will be sure to share your words with her.
Kind regards,
Dooooing Experience Team
Jenschumacher, Apr 2026
It was a nice tour although seemed to spend a lot of time one 1 thing in each room with extensive details about that certain item. Would have been nice to see others & hear more about other items.
Charlotte_C, Mar 2026
Excellent, knowledgeable guide. She was informative and interesting and the time flew by. Having been previously with only the audio guide, I found the guided tour considerably more informative and full of relevant information not in the recorded audio.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Charlotte! We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit to the Borghese Gallery and found the guided tour more enriching.
We hope to see you again soon!
Doooing Experience Team
Brian_J, Mar 2026
Martina was awesome. This is the right kind of gallery experience: specific, thorough, insightful, fast. The greatest hits. Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, Raphael, Titian. If, like me, you’re the kind of person who knows nothing about art but likes art, or, more accurately, wants to like art, and wanders around an art gallery staring at everything like a doofus and wondering, “Is this good? Is this important? Should I like this?”, then this is the right kind of tour for you. A deep dive into why this place is world class. Well—the tour was world class, too.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback, Brian.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience and will share your comments with Martina.
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Tanya_P, Mar 2026
Absolutely incredible tour guide!! She should have a tv show! I learned so much that I otherwise wouldn’t have know . This is a MUST! ❤️👌 100/10
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback, Tanya
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and that you enjoyed the tour so much. We will be sure to share your kind words with the guide!
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Helen_M, Mar 2026
Alessandra was so knowledgeable about each piece in the collection. It was the best gallery tour I’ve ever done
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Helen, for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Alessandra made your experience so special and that you enjoyed the tour so much.
Doooing Experience Team
Kyle_L, Mar 2026
The Borghese Gallery was amazingly beautiful, especially the Bernini sculptures. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She gave interesting anecdotes about the artists and Borghese benefactors. I highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Kyle, for your wonderful feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the Borghese Gallery and appreciated the knowledge and friendliness of your guide.
Doooing Experience Team
Jerry_G, Mar 2026
Two hours is way too short to see the gallery.
Some of the most beautiful sculptures and paintings you will ever see.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review, Jerry.
We’re pleased to hear you appreciated the remarkable works by Bernini and the beauty of the Borghese Gallery. We understand that the visit can feel short given how much there is to see.
Kind regards,
Doooing Experience Team
Elizabeth_S, Mar 2026
Excellent tour with a great guide! She was very knowledgeable and had a great way of explaining things and telling stories that kept you engaged. Very informative & interesting. I would absolutely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and our guide’s stories. We hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Doooing Experience Team
jasonirvine8, Mar 2026
Irena(hope that’s right),our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable. She was wonderful and we enjoyed the masterpieces. Absolutely would recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Jason,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Irena made your Borghese Gallery experience enjoyable and that you loved exploring the masterpieces with her.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Best regards,
The Doooing Experience Team
Mary_T, Feb 2026
A tour is made by the quality of the guide .. (I have done hundreds)!
Abdul who greeted us and organized us followed by Alessandra giving us a tour was truly the best !! Their respective interest in what they are sharing and how they share was brimming in expertise and passion.. don’t miss this tour and experience when coming to Rome !!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that Abdu and Alessandra made your visit to the Borghese Gallery so memorable. Your appreciation of their passion and expertise truly means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Rome.
Kind regards,
SandraSugar, Jan 2026
It was the best experience I have had in the
most beautiful gallery! The guide, Martina, was absolutely lovely. Brilliant. Educated. Articulate.the Borghese is a gorgeous gallery with a beautiful and important collection made so much more real with Martina
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Sandra,
thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery and Martina’s guidance.
Kind regards,
Doooing Experience Team
Nicholas_W, Jan 2026
Excellent tour, very informative, just the right level of detail - Martina was very well informed and very pleasant
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Nicholas,
thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and Martina’s guidance.
Kind regards,
Doooing Experience Team
Patricia_A, Jan 2026
Happy to have finally been able to visit the Villa Borghese with a very interesting italien guide speaking english. The museum is big and the guide showed us the most important pieces with all explanations needed : a great moment!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Patricia,
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the visit to the Borghese Gallery and found the explanations clear and informative.
Kind regards,
Doooing Experience
Jessica_T, Jan 2026
Tour company very organised and professional. Our guide Francesca (I think) was lovely and very knowledgeable, honestly don't think there is any room for improvement. Excellent experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Jessica,
Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience and appreciated the professionalism of our team and the knowledge of our guide.
Kind regards,
Doooing Experience
jeffrey_p, Dec 2025
Prepare to be awed. Fantastic guide w lots of information, nicely paced, excellent sequence of experience.
Margaret_B, Dec 2025
Excellent guides! Great communication, so helpful, patient with us being silly Americans. The art here is a MUST SEE and these are the best guides!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guides and communication.
Best regards,
Robbie_S, Dec 2025
Our guide was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun experience. Highly recommend to others.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Robbie,
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s expertise. We greatly value your recommendation.
Best regards,
Doooing Experience Team
Holly_D, Dec 2025
Our guide was amazing! Her knowledge paired with her enthusiasm exceeded all expectation's! She does the Borghese Gallery justice! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about this national treasure.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words!
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and hope to welcome you back soon!
— The Doooing Experience Team
CYNTHIA_J, Dec 2025
The docent was wonderful. She immersed you in the experience, was enchanting herself and very engaging with her knowledge
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Cynthia,
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and appreciated our docent’s guidance.
Kind regards,
The Doooing Experience Team
Ben_P, Nov 2025
The Borghese Gallery is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. 10/10
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you loved the Borghese Gallery tour and enjoyed your guide. Hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Doooing Experience Team
Ari_R, Nov 2025
Fantastic guide, incredible art. Borghese is a must; Caravaggio and Bernini so impressive but so much more. Martina was an entertaining and very knowledgeable guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Ari, for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and Martina’s guidance. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Mona_B, Nov 2025
This guided tour of the Galleria Borghese was the highlight of my trip to Rome. Martina our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She expertly navigated each gallery room, and truly set the stage for each individual artwork so we could fully understand its meaning. I have never been to a more beautiful collection in my life!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mona! We’re delighted to hear that Martina made your Borghese Gallery experience so memorable. It’s always our goal to bring the art to life and help our guests fully appreciate each masterpiece. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another unforgettable tour soon!
Tamara_H, Nov 2025
Very knowledgeable, would recommend this tour to others traveling to Rome. Book first thing to avoid crowds.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Tamara! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and found it informative. Great tip about booking early to avoid the crowds — we appreciate your recommendation!
linda_k, Oct 2025
The guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable. Unlike the Sistine Chapel, entry is limited to 300 people, so you can really focus on the art. I would have liked a little time to examine the pieces she didn't discuss by myself, but understand time was limited.
Deborah_M, Oct 2025
This was an excellent tour. Martina was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Deborah! We’re glad you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and that Martina made it so engaging. We appreciate your recommendation!
Runa_A, Oct 2025
Guide was brilliant - super passionate , knowledgeable and warm with clients. Only issue she had was time keeping - 90min itinerary became over 2hr, hard to stand and focus for so long,
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Runa,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed our guide’s passion and knowledge. We appreciate your feedback on timing and will work on keeping tours on schedule.
Hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
Anna_A, Oct 2025
It was an incredible tour! Stephanie’s passion for art history is contagious! In addition to a lot of great information, she almost reenacted Bernini and Caravaggio, and their creations. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Stephanie’s passion for art history made the experience so special. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
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