Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the long lines and discover masterpieces inside the Borghese Gallery on this small group tour in Rome. Don't waste time waiting as you explore renowned works like Bernini's 'Apollo and Daphne' and Caravaggio's 'St. Jerome.' Admire art by Raphael and Da Vinci on the main floor, featuring classical sculptures and breathtaking frescoes with insights from a guide.
- 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 live guide with a headset
- Ensure you don't miss any of the museum's major highlights
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 546 reviews
Charlene_T, May 2026
Absolutely stunning artwork. The guide made the experience better than attempting to do this on your own. Very organized process from beginning to end
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Charlene. We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience at the Borghese Gallery.
It is lovely to know your guide helped bring the stunning artwork to life and that the whole process felt organized from beginning to end. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Jason_H, May 2026
Wonderful experience. Our guide was
Extremely knowledgeable. A must visit place. And you must book a tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jason. We are so happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience at the Borghese Gallery.
It is lovely to know your guide’s knowledge made the visit so worthwhile. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Susan_S, May 2026
The guide was cheerful and had great energy. It’s a tour of the highlights (most famous pieces mostly) and a good explanation as to why. Certainly worth going with a guide. There is sadly not much time to pause, but that is due to the time of year we went - intense crowding.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Susan. We are so happy to hear that you loved the Borghese Gallery tour and appreciated your guide’s cheerful energy and explanations of the highlights.
We also understand your note about the limited time to pause, especially during such a busy season. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Sarah_G, May 2026
Enri was very knowledgeable and passionate about all the paintings and sculptures! He did a great job explaining everything to us
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Sarah. We are so happy to hear that Enri made your Borghese Gallery tour so enjoyable with his knowledge and passion for the paintings and sculptures.
It is lovely to know his explanations helped bring the artworks to life, and we hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Melissa_A, May 2026
The guide was knowledgeable but not very personable. She went through what she had to say and didn't engage with the guests.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Borghese Gallery and found your guide knowledgeable.
At the same time, we are sorry to hear that the tour did not feel as engaging and personal as you had hoped. We understand how important interaction and connection are in creating a memorable guided experience, and your comments will be shared with the team for review and improvement.
Please feel free to contact us at feedback@crowntours.com with your booking reference number so we can examine your case more closely.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
David_W, May 2026
Wonderful tour guide and amazing museum, one of the best in the world. The communication was excellent, guide was very knowledgeable
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear David,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Borghese Gallery and appreciated both the excellent communication and the knowledge of your guide.
It is fantastic to know that the experience at such an incredible museum became such a positive memory for you.
We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
MARGARET_S, May 2026
I was really hoping to love this tour more than I did as it was highly recommended. While the guide was clearly knowledgeable about the artwork, unfortunately they were very difficult to understand and follow throughout the tour. I left feeling like I didn’t get as much context, history, or background information as I had expected and hoped for a VIP exclusive tour experience.
The art itself at the Borghese Gallery was incredible, but the overall experience did not feel like a VIP tour. The museum was extremely crowded, and upon entering we were immediately told to leave our bags at the front desk. We had been instructed by Viator to bring our passports, so the museum gave us small plastic bags to carry them while checking the rest of our belongings. The entire process felt disorganized and confusing.
At the end of the tour, our guide had not checked all of the group’s bags under the same ticket, which resulted in confusion retrieving them and a stressful situation where we almost did not get our bags back.
Overall, for the price, I would not recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your Borghese Gallery tour did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the guide’s clarity, the organization at entry, and the stressful situation with the bags.
We understand how disappointing this must have been, particularly for a tour expected to feel smooth and exclusive. Please contact us at feedback@crowntours.com with your booking reference number so our team can review your case internally and investigate what happened.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Marta_T, May 2026
We made our reservations about six months in advance. The day before our trip, Viator sent us an email saying that our tickets had been cancelled. We tried to get Crown Tours, who apparently had issued the tickets to find another day and they said they had none. We tried to connect with Viator in several ways to stop them from charging us for the cancelled tickets. And they went ahead and charged us anyway! That’s fraud!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Marta,
We are very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how upsetting and frustrating this situation must have been after planning your visit so far in advance.
This is certainly not the experience we want for our guests. Please contact us at feedback@crowntours.com
with your booking reference number so we can carefully review your case internally and investigate what happened regarding the cancellation and charge.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
stuart_f, May 2026
Incredible guide Henry ! Brought the artwork alive .Enthusiastic and easy to understand. A highlight of Rome
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad to hear that Henry brought the artwork to life with his enthusiasm and clear explanations.
We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Terri_W, May 2026
The Borghese Gallery is a must see. Amazing history and art. The grounds are also beautiful. Wear good walking shoes!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Terri!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty, history, and art of the Borghese Gallery and its surroundings.
We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Susan_G, May 2026
This is the best museum tour I’ve ever had! The crowd control enhance the experience by feeling spacious most of the time. Our guy, Bianca was extraordinary, very knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend her in the Borghesi was truly delightful and so interesting. The one thing people should know is that it’s easier to take a taxi or Uber to the museum. We took the bus and had to walk about a mile and a half because they didn’t stop at the Borghese. Still once we were there, Crown Tours were spot on.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Susan!
We’re delighted to hear that Bianca’s knowledge and personable approach made your experience so exceptional and enjoyable. It’s also great to know you appreciated the organization and overall experience at the Borghese Gallery.
We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Mark_D, Apr 2026
The museum is spectacular to experience. The guide was knowledgeable and well spoken. There is a lot to see and learn. Everything went swimmingly. There is nothing negative to say. I recommend this tour and experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Mark.
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience and that your guide’s knowledge enhanced your visit to the Borghese Gallery.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Jerry_P, Apr 2026
I recently visited the Borghese Gallery in Rome and opted for a guided tour, which turned out to be an excellent decision. The gallery itself is stunning, with its lavishly decorated rooms and a collection that includes masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael.
The guided tour was extremely informative. Our guide provided fascinating insights into the history of the Borghese family and the significance of each artwork. We learned about the dramatic expressions in Bernini’s sculptures, the hidden symbolism in Caravaggio’s paintings, and the meticulous techniques used by the Renaissance masters. The stories and context added so much depth to the experience, making the art come alive.
The pace of the tour was well-balanced, allowing enough time to appreciate the highlights without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend a guided tour to anyone visiting the Borghese Gallery, as it greatly enhances the understanding and enjoyment of this incredible museum.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jerry.
We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour so informative and well-paced, and that your guide’s insights brought the artworks and history of the Borghese Gallery to life. It’s great to know the experience felt both enriching and engaging.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
julie_L, Apr 2026
What an amazing art collection, tour and very lovely and extremely knowledgeable tour guide!! Her name was Victoria and I bet she could answer just about any question you could have about art history!
What an experience!
Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Julie.
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and that Victoria’s knowledge and passion for art made the tour so engaging. She truly brings the collection to life.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Sherry_Y, Apr 2026
It is a beautiful museum. A rare opportunity to see such an extensive portrait exhibit in Rome. The crowd control enhances the experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the museum and appreciated the crowd management, which helped enhance your experience.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Bryn_S, Apr 2026
An excellent tour. Efficient entry into the museum, and Federico was an excellent and knowledgeable guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Federico’s knowledge and the smooth organization made your Borghese experience so enjoyable.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Ricardo_F, Apr 2026
Nice experience, good knowledge, wonderful place to visit, price was decent , I recommend coming with enough energy to walk
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the guide’s knowledge, as well as the beauty of the Borghese Gallery.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Esther_H, Apr 2026
We bought the skip the line access of the Borghese Gallery with audio guide through Crown tours.For five adults, it was about $450. All it got us was museum entry. It’s a small museum and we were done quickly. There are probably cheaper ways to see it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Esther,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations and understand your concerns regarding the value.
We would appreciate the opportunity to look into this further—please feel free to contact us at [feedback@crowntours.com].
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
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
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