Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
Skip the lines and explore Rome’s Borghese Gallery on a small-group tour led by an expert art historian. Admire world-famous masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, including the iconic Apollo and Daphne. Enjoy insightful commentary on the gallery’s sculptures, frescoes, and paintings while benefiting from priority entrance.
- Save your time with skip-the-line access to the museum
- Admire captivating works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, and Caravaggio
- Listen to fascinating stories by the art historian guide with headsets and radios
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group of up to 15 participants
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A limit of 15 participants makes this Borghese visit more intimate, with personal attention guaranteed.
What's Included
- Skip-the-Line entrance to Borghese Gallery
- Art historian guide (if option selected)
- Guaranteed small group of 15 Participants max
- Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if option selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuties
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your host at the front of the Borghese Gallery, by the drinking-water fountain "La Fontana dei Mascheroni." Look for the purple "Crown Tours" t-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time, as late arrivals may not be allowed on the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Ticket Redemption Point
Viale 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please notice that you need to be at our meeting point at least 15 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed entrance nor applicable to refunds.
- For security reasons, only small bags and purses are allowed inside. If you bring a larger bag, no worries, there is a free cloakroom at the entrance where you can store it safely.
- 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 487 reviews
Eibhlin_M, Mar 2026
So glad we booked this guided tour. Our guide was wonderful, personable and very knowledgeable. She shared insights and made sense of the exhibits. Would do this again!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Eibhlin,
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that the guide’s knowledge and personable approach helped bring the exhibits to life and made your experience so enjoyable.
We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky Crown Tours
Valerie_C, Mar 2026
The guide was excellent. However it is 1 1/2 hours not 2 hours as it starts after 5:30 : ends before 7:00
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you found the guide excellent and appreciated the information shared during the tour.
We also appreciate your note regarding the duration and will take this into consideration.
We hope to welcome you again on another Crown Tours experience.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Leah_M, Mar 2026
Wonderful experience. Fredrico was very knowledgeable and made the experience fascinating. This is one you don't want to skip.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Federico’s knowledge made the Borghese Gallery experience so fascinating for you.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Lawrence_R, Jan 2026
Personable and knowledgeable guide- well organized- quite educational. I learned interesting features of Berninis sculptures that I was not previously aware of.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, Lawrence. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and educational, and that the guide’s personable and knowledgeable approach helped you discover new and interesting aspects of Bernini’s sculptures. It’s wonderful to know the visit added fresh insight to such remarkable works of art.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Cathy_G, Jan 2026
This is a very special museum and an incredible tour . Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gracious . We had a private tour and got lost but he stayed and was lovely in spite of it all ..I highly recommend him and this beautiful museum
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Cathy, for your kind and heartfelt review!
We’re so pleased to hear that you found the Borghese Gallery to be such a special place and that your tour made the experience even more memorable. It’s wonderful to know that your guide’s knowledge, patience, and gracious attitude helped ensure a positive experience, even with a few unexpected moments along the way. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again for another private tour in the future.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
MARILEE_W, Jan 2026
The ultimate in exposure to the most discriminating collectors of western art. Only the finest that could be obtained at the time, a not miss opportunity for those who appreciate art, paintings and sculpture, from Bernini to Caravaggio and Raphael, to Roman floor mosaics.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Marilee, for sharing such a thoughtful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the exceptional artistic richness of the Borghese Gallery. It truly is a unique opportunity to experience masterpieces from Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and beyond, all within such an intimate and carefully curated collection. We’re glad the tour met the expectations of a true art enthusiast, and we hope to welcome you again for another cultural experience in the future.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Jeffrey_N, Jan 2026
What a wonderful afternoon at the Borghese. Our guide, Gaga, was unbelievably knowledgeable and took us through the major works in this fantastic museum. Her explanations of the contexts of the works as well as her knowledge of art history made this very engaging and interesting. Even my 9 year old son was fascinated.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re thrilled to hear that your afternoon at the Borghese Gallery was so engaging and that Gaga’s deep knowledge and explanations brought the major works and their contexts to life. It’s especially rewarding to know that even your 9-year-old son found the tour fascinating.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family again on another memorable tour.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
William_J, Dec 2025
Wonderful time in a beautiful gallery with a knowledgeable guide who was passionate about the experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear William,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at the Borghese Gallery and that your guide’s knowledge and passion helped make the experience even more special. It’s always rewarding to know when our tours leave such a positive impression.
We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable visit.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Valerie_G, Dec 2025
The audio is not covering the whole paintings and statues
The vest is to have a guide not an audioguide
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Valerie, thank you for your feedback. We understand that an audio guide may not provide the same depth and flexibility as a live guide, especially in a collection as rich as the Borghese Gallery. This option is designed for visitors who prefer to explore independently at their own pace.
For a more detailed experience, we recommend booking one of our guided tour options with an expert on-site. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Sky
Crown Tours
Manjot_S, Dec 2025
The villa had stunning art work and was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. We met the 'guide' who gave us our printed tickets and checked we'd downloaded the app guide, and we sent off. The app was next to useless. No need to book this tour you can do it independently and no doubt much cheaper. We were expecting a tour guide with at least some commentary on the art work. Do not book this, just go independently or book a VIP tour with a speaking guide giving commentary.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Manjot, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the Borghese Gallery. It sounds like you booked the entry with audio guide option, which includes skip-the-line access and digital commentary but does not include a live guide, as specified in the product description.
For a more in-depth experience, we recommend our VIP guided tour with an expert on-site. We hope to welcome you back for that version in the future.
Sky
Crown Tours
Danielle_T, Dec 2025
Great tour! The tour guide (I’m sorry, I forgot his name!) was amazing and so knowledgeable. It’s great to have someone as passionate as he was about art explain things to someone who doesn’t know art. It was easy to find the meeting spot and check in. Would definitely book this again!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Danielle,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Borghese Gallery and that our guide’s knowledge and passion for art made the tour engaging and easy to follow. It’s especially rewarding to know the explanations helped bring the artwork to life.
We’re also glad that the meeting point and check-in process were clear and smooth. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we’d be delighted to welcome you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Sarah_K, Dec 2025
Wow!!! I am SO glad we visited with a tour guide art expert! She was amazing and the sculptors! I have a favorite sculpture now for sure! Go! You don’t want to miss this beautiful place or the art within!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, Sarah!
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery tour and that having an expert guide made the experience even more captivating.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and recommendation, we hope to welcome you again soon.
Kind regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Aya_O, Dec 2025
Excellent tour even though there was a large number of people in our group. Francesca was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, greatly educated in the fine arts! She was friendly and helpful and willing to answer questions. While we didn’t tour every single item, we got to see the gallery’s highlights and then some! Highly recommend this tour!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Aya,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Borghese Gallery tour and that Francesca made the experience so enriching with her knowledge and passion for the arts. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Rome.
Warm regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Prashant_V, Dec 2025
Good guide - explained the history behind each work really well. This also comes with skip-the-line access tickets.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Prashant,
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the guide’s explanations helpful. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again soon.
Warm regards,
Sky
Crown Tour
Kareem_G, Dec 2025
We did a few galleries across Italy and this by far was my favorite. Definitely a must see gallery and guided tour so that you can truly be educated on a lot of the pieces that are there.
Jenny_A, Dec 2025
This gallery was beautiful, and Victoria’s insightful notes made the experience exceptional. She was warm, knowledgeable, and added so much depth—making every moment well worth it.
James_C, Nov 2025
This was a surprise gem during our Rome visit. The estate itself is huge and well worth the sighting seeing train tour. The paintings are sculptures in the gallery were amazing. The guide spent a solid two hours explaining the importance of key pieces and their historical significance. No problem getting a taxi to and from the Borghese site.
Daniel_B, Nov 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the time period, the artwork, and the backstory for each piece we discussed.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for your excellent review. We’re delighted to hear that your guide provided such knowledgeable and insightful explanations throughout your Borghese Gallery tour.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another visit.
Kind regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Rebecca_A, Nov 2025
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the two hours fly by. Thoroughly enjoyed all of the information he told us.
MICHELE_Z, Nov 2025
This museum has been recommended to us but we really aren’t museum people … until now. The sculptures were unbelievable. The artwork was breathtaking. Highly recommend this tour.
William_K, Nov 2025
I booked this for 3 relatives who only speak Portuguese and were traveling with us. This option allowed them to enjoy the gallery while the English speakers in our group simultaneously took an English tour. Everyone found this to be a marvelous experience and highly recommend it if an in-person guide is not available for your language.
Mark_T, Nov 2025
The more you already know about renaissance and baroque art, the more you will learn. I started from pretty much zero, but I still learned a lot. The sculptures were my favorite. Unforgettable, really.
Isabel_B, Nov 2025
Great place. A must see. Amazing sculptures and paintings.
The tour was well organized but the guide (Victoria) closed the deal. She was excellent in bringing details and frame to many of those pieces.
Very good.
alan_r, Nov 2025
Small group. Earpiece. Punctual. Knowledgeable guide. Reasonably priced. Good pace. Would recommend again
Gregory_R, Nov 2025
Our guide was great! He did a great job with detail, answering questions, and adding more info. Highly recommended.
Valerie_W, Nov 2025
Lovely museum, exceptional sculptures and a beauriful venue. The building itself is absolutly stunning.
Leslie_E, Nov 2025
Excellent, thorough explanation of some amazing art. Very knowledgeable and passionate guide who engaged well with the group.
Henrik_N, Oct 2025
This tour was really great:
The guide was an expert and very knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with us on the tour.
The collection and the building are spectacular.
It is an art tour and it was really valuable to learn more about the art, the artists as well as the time period.
The tour was worth every penny of the cost and we recommend it without reservations.
Alea_B, Oct 2025
The tour guide, Victoria was very knowledgeable and spoke very clearly. It was wonderful to have her as a tour guide
Crew_M, Oct 2025
Excellent guided experience of the Galleria Borghese led by a very knowledgable art expert. Thanks!!
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