Rome: Exclusive Borghese Gallery Experience
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Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Galleria Borghese (Borghese Gallery) houses masterpieces by the likes of Bernini, Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. On this small-group guided tour, explore the gallery’s exhibitions while learning the influence the art has had on Roman culture over the centuries. Includes the chance to see the gallery’s special collections, an opportunity most tourists miss.
- Borghese Gallery guided walking tour
- Great for art lovers: See masterpieces from celebrated artists
- No hidden fees: Includes your entry ticket to the gallery
- Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A guide gives the background information on the artists and artwork that you’d miss on a solo adventure.
What's Included
- Licensed guide ( if the guided tour option is selected )
- Entrance ticket
- Borghese Gallery 2h Guided tour ( if the guided tour option is selected )
- Small group of only 15 visitors (if the guided tour option is selected)
- Pick-up
- Food and drinks
- Guide gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is Piazzale del Museo Borghese, just outside the main entrance (small door) of Borghese Gallery. Reach it via Metro Line A to "Spagna" (20-min walk), bus (52, 53, 83, or 360), or taxi. Please arrive 15–20 minutes early to meet our coordinator holding a blue BIBBOTOURS flag.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Ticket Redemption Point
Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
1
Galleria Borghese
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The Borghese Gallery is accessible to wheelchair visitors. The main entrance is equipped with a stairlift while the first floor, which houses the art gallery, has an elevator with limited space is available, but it is not suitable for large wheelchairs. To address this, the gallery provides wheelchairs compatible with the elevator, enabling visitors to access the upper floor. More comfortable wheelchairs are available on the first floor to continue the visit. As for strollers, the Borghese Gallery allows access to strollers for children up to two years old.
- 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
4.9
based on 140 reviews
Kim_B, May 2026
The artwork in the Borgese Gallery is amazing. It rivals the best galleries of the world! The small size makes the experience comfortable and convenient. Our guide Stephen (spelling is a guess) was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable. I’ve done lots of guided tours and Stephen was top notch, one of the best I’ve ever had. We only booked this tour because the cheap tickets one can buy without a guide where impossible to get from a computer in the USA. The IT government website would not work for us. It’s a good thing we had to purchase this guided experience because the information really brought the museum to life! This is a wonderful tour and a must do activity.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery and Stefano’s guidance — warm regards from Rome!
Elizabeth_C, May 2026
A not to be missed tour. The recollections were amazing of course. It was a real treat to admire so many masterpieces under one roof. Eddy, our guide, was simply a jewel! His knowledge of art, the artists, the art history were the best I have ever come across. He was full of enthusiasm. The entire experience was remarkable. I walked away with in exultation!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear how much you enjoyed the experience and Eddy’s passion and knowledge.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share them with him 😊
Christopher_P, May 2026
This was an amazing tour. Riccardo was fascinating and so knowledgeable. Beyond only explaining the artwork he also educated us about the development of art and provided guidance that helped us to appreciate future exhibits also. I wish I had done a tour with him earlier in my trip. The museum is beautiful, and holds some truly stunning artwork. I wish only that the museum allowed a visit of more than 2 hours, I could have stayed much longer.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Riccardo made the experience so enriching and memorable, enhancing your appreciation of art :)
Anna_G, May 2026
Well organized tour. Knowledgeable guide. No wait in line. The guide also adjusted the path based on the crowds. It’s very helpful for us to understand and appreciate key pieces of arts.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re so pleased you enjoyed the tour! It’s great to hear that the smooth organization, skip-the-line access, and the guide’s flexibility helped make the experience both insightful and enjoyable :)
Leigh_B, May 2026
Meeting the guide was easy and as described, we were running a bit close to the wire arriving and were able to communicate with the guide. Valera was a very good guide. The guide’s talking points were long histories of the museum’s most famous works, very little was said about anything else, so you may want to do your own research in advance if you want to appreciate the other works. All in all, a nice tour focusing on the greatest hits if that’s what you’re interested in, maybe find another one if you would like a tour that covers more artworks.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for the kind review. So glad you enjoyed your time at the Borghese Gallery! See you next time! :)
Kerry_M, Apr 2026
Our tour day began with a ‘hiccup’…with road construction and pauses in traffic for police escorts, we were running late to meet our tour group!!! I contacted our guide about our dilemma and ask if we could join them at a later time.
This tour company went the extra mile…spoke with our taxi driver about the best/closest drop-off, met us at the car, escorted us into the Borghese Gallery, secured an elevator ride for my 92 year old mother (and me) to join our group as quickly as possible…wow…big thank you!!!
And then, our tour guide was fabulous!!!
Thank you🌸Thank you🌸Thank you🌸
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re truly glad everything worked out and that you had such a wonderful experience with our team! See you next time in Rome :)
Frank_Y, Apr 2026
Our guide Clarissa and her associate Francesco were both extremely friendly, knowledgeable and eager to educate us on all the glorious art of Bernini in the Borghasa Galleria. Every room and its display placed us in the history of this family and their pursuit of a near perfect collection.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words—we’re delighted you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery with Clarissa and Francesco! See you next time 😊
Hannah_H, Apr 2026
Our tour-guide Dimitri was very knowledgeable and friendly, and spoke passionately about the pieces on display. He made the experience a surprise highlight of our Rome trip! The gallery itself was absolutely stunning and a must-see.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Dimitri’s passion and knowledge made your visit so special—turning it into a true highlight of your time in Rome. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience 😊
Kristin_K, Apr 2026
Great communication before tour and meeting point well-marked and easy to find. Dimitri, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic—his love for the works was contagious. Museum is gorgeous and because attendance is controlled, we were able to see the works up close and were not rushed. They are serious about the two hour time limit in the museum but it is ample time to view the works. One of the best tours/museum experiences I have had. Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback—we’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Dimitri, and we hope to welcome you again soon in Rome!
ChengNi_F, Apr 2026
Really enjoy the whole experience, Christina is very knowledgeable tour guide explained well on art collection and sculpture. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience and truly appreciate your recommendation :)
Arthur_K, Apr 2026
This tour guide was fabulous. He told me this era of artist is his passion. I believe that. So very knowledgeable and joyful, beyond what regular people could learn. He made this a very special tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear , thank you for your kind words — we’re delighted you enjoyed such a passionate and memorable experience!
Iggy_D, Apr 2026
Clarissa was an excellent guide. Very experienced and knowledgeable, excellent English, lots of opportunity for questions, flawless entry into the gallery. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We’re really pleased to hear how much you appreciated your time with Clarissa. Her clarity, depth of knowledge, and ability to create a smooth and engaging visit are exactly what we aim to offer every guest.
It’s especially nice to know that you felt comfortable asking questions and could fully enjoy the gallery without any stress.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another experience in Rome.
Inas_A, Mar 2026
I absolutely loved this guided tour highlighting some of the major artwork here. Absolutely stunning and was my favorite place to visit in Rome! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re truly happy to hear that this was your favorite place to visit in Rome and that you enjoyed the tour and its highlights. It means a lot to know the experience left such a strong impression.
Thank you as well for your recommendation—we really appreciate it!
We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience.
Francine_E, Nov 2025
Wow, what a place! And what a wonderful Tour Guide and experience. Our Tour Guide Dimitri made the awe inspiring beauty of the Gallery come to life. He explained the art with passion and excellence. He loves what he does and that emotion translates to and exceptional experience for you. Don’t miss this tour and ask for Dimitri. He will provide you memories for a lifetime.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for such a heartfelt review. It’s a pleasure to hear how Dimitri’s passion and expertise brought the Gallery to life and transformed the visit into such a memorable experience.
When a guide truly loves what they do, it makes all the difference, and we’re glad that enthusiasm translated into lasting memories for you. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome for another exceptional tour in the future.
Julia_B, Nov 2025
Nice tour, but a bit overpriced I think. Too many stereotype jokes...
I don't know what else to say....
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. Your comments help us improve our service and ensure a better experience for future guests.
Sara_A, Oct 2025
An early tour is best. It gets crazy after 11. We had a 9am tour. Everything was so easy, checking in and going inside. It’s an amazing museum. We are so glad we did it with our tour guide. She was so knowledgeable. Her explanations were focused and concise. We would not have known where to begin had we done this on our own. This is the first time we do a tour with the microphone and head set. The technology worked great. But more than anything, we loved our guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words Sara. We’re delighted you enjoyed the early tour and that everything — from check-in to the headset system — went smoothly. Most of all, we’re thrilled to hear how much you appreciated your guide!
tiffany_s, Oct 2025
Our guide Eddie was great and very knowledgeable, who is truly patient about Italian art and history. Highly recommend this tour.
Taylor_O, Oct 2025
Dimitri was an excellent guide. The time is enough to see everything and it is worth it. Five stars.
Dennis_N, Oct 2025
Amazing exhibits. Sculptures have always fascinated me and this museum has a phenomenal collection. Guide was very knowledgeable and spoke excellentvEnglish.
Mariajose_A, Oct 2025
It was all on time . The number of people was the right one.
The place is wonderful and the head pieces were working all the time
I would like to refer that our guided was exceptional on the way she presentented the pieces with knowledge and caring for details .
Unfortunately I don’t recall her name but she was the best
The serenity and respect she showed for everyone should be praised
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Maria for your excellent review. The tour guide you are referring to is Clarissa and I certainly agree with your comments. Regards, Francesco
Steve_K, Oct 2025
Our guide was really fantastic - quite knowledgeable about the history of the Borghese family and the artwork created by Caravaggio, Bellini and Raphael. Would have liked to spend just a little more time visiting the gallery but for 3-hour tour it was very well-paced and definitely the right price!
Edmund_N, Oct 2025
A superb experience. Clarissa gave a charming and first rate entertaining and informative tour. She helped you look at the art works with new eyes but without margon or modern poilitics.
David_Z, Oct 2025
One of the best guided tours we’ve been on. Our guide was exceptional and really knows her art history. Very in-depth explanations of the major works of art
Holly_M, Oct 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and I really appreciate all the details but her accent was very strong and sometimes difficult to understand. She was so knowledgeable but needed to explain in more simple terms. I did not comprehend all the historical and religious information that she was referring to in her presentation.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Holly for joining our tour and for your valuable feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found your guide very knowledgeable. We've taken note of your feedback and will review it with the team to keep the explanations clear and simple without losing key insights. We greatly appreciate your comments: they help us improve, and we hope to welcome you back for an even more enjoyable experience.
jemmavhill, Oct 2025
Mattea guided us around the gallery picking out all the must see pieces and brought them to life. He told us interesting stories about the history and origination of the pieces and the artists and picked out all the details that you wouldn’t notice on your own. Whilst the art is of course the reason to visit the commentary and curation made the experience unforgettable!
Sam_N, Oct 2025
Fantastic tour experience with meeting spot outside of the gallery and a great tour guide who not only points out the important pieces of artwork, but offers interpretation, historical context, and stories to accompany each room.
Anne_B, Sep 2025
It was a very good worthwhile tour. There is so much art and too much to cover and the tour made it manageable.
Paul_V, Sep 2025
We decided to squeeze in the Borghese at the last minute. Since we could not get an entrance time we needed I booked this self guided tour. It worked perfectly for us. So glad we did. The Museum was amazing. So many well known works of art that I did not even know were there.
Elaine_S, Sep 2025
This was a beautiful museum to see! So full of gorgeous paintings, sculptures, and mosaics! Our tour guide was wonderful, personable, and engaging. She shared with us many facts and history about the gallery itself, the works of art, and the subtleties and differences between the periods represented. I would highly recommend this experience!
Kenny_C, Sep 2025
Excelent guide! Was a very nice tour not only because the magnificent master pieces, and archuitecture, but also because of the guidance, very accurate and fun.
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