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Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5, Rome, 00197, Italy
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Overview
Appreciate art like a collector with a visit to the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. Carefully controlled entry means that unlike the nearby Vatican Museums, this collection of masterpieces is never crowded. The gallery includes pieces by Raphael and Bernini, and the tour includes the Borghese Gardens: a peaceful oasis amid the chaos of the capital.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet your guide in Piazzale del Museo Borghese, in front of the Borghese Gallery Main Entrance. (Villa Borghese entrance on via Pinciana)
End Point
The Tour ends at the Pincio Terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo. From there it is extremely quick and easy to reach Piazza del Popolo as well as the adjacent Metro stop (5 min walk), but it does require descending a long flight of steps.
Redemption Instructions
• Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to check-in. • Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders blue polo shirt or jacket with a flag at the meeting point for easy recognition. • Only small bags are allowed inside the museum (free cloakroom) • Please note that the second floor of Borghese Gallery will be partially closed for renovations until the end of December, for this reason the tour duration may vary slightly. • Please be advised that the venue closes at 7:00 PM. If 5:45 PM entry time is selected, you will have an hour and 15 minutes to explore the museum • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector. Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make booking difficult and complicated. On this fully-guided tour you’ll hear more about Cardinal Borghese’s quest to complete his collection, and the stories behind the artworks themselves, including Bernini’s ‘Apollo and Daphne’, Canova’s ‘Pauline Bonaparte’, Caravaggio’s ‘St. Jerome’ and Raphael’s ‘The Deposition’. Your guide will be an English-speaker and an expert on the collection, and audio headsets ensure you’ll hear every word they say.
2. Included in this tour is a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinal’s private park, now a favorite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants and water features and get away from it all.
Inclusion
Villa Borghese Gardens Visit
Headsets so you can always hear your guide
Small group of no more than 15 people
Entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Borghese Gallery Guided Tour
Exclusion
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All personal belongings must be left on arrival at the reception of the Borghese Gallery
We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our group tours
Reviews
4.6
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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