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Borghese Gallery. Private tour with an Art Historian

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Overview

Let yourself be enchanted by the wonders of Cardinal Scipione Borghese's princely 16th century villa, built to house his vast collection of antiquities, paintings and sculptures.

The first floor, with its magnificent ceilings, houses the collection of statues. Ancient masterpieces and the first works of art by Gianlorenzo Bernini, the talented artist discovered by the Cardinal.
The first floor, or "piano nobile" is dedicated to the paintings. Like in a book of Art History, you'll admire great works from Renaissance and Baroque.

Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tiziano... these are just some of the painters that you'll see represented here.

What's Included

  • Reservation to skip the long line
  • Admission tickets
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tips (optional)
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Piazzale Scipione Borghese
00197 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Galleria Borghese

An incredible collection displaced in an amazing environment, so rich that even Napoleon wanted to put his hands on it and he did by marrying his sister to Camillo Borghese heir of the family.An Art Historian tour guide will allow you to merge in the history of the collection. Room after room you'll admire the absolute masterpieces of European Art created by Raphael, Botticelli, Titian, Caravaggio. Last but not least you'll admire Gian Lorenzo Bernini's sublime sculptural groups in marble, probably the greatest sculptor of the 17th century.The visit will last 2 hours. At the end of your tour don't miss a walk through the beautiful park of the villa.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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A: The following is included: Reservation to skip the long line.Admission tickets.Professional art historian guide. The following is NOT included: Transportation to/from attractions.Tips (optional). Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-89269P11

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  • Admission tickets
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tips (optional)

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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