Rome Villa Borghese Art History Tour

Explore the Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Caravaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Caravaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less.

Meeting Point

Galleria Borghese

Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Galleria Borghese, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma, Italy. Meet outside at the double staircase directly in front of Galleria Borghese.

What's included:

• Headset (groups over 6)
• All-inclusive ticket for Galleria Borghese
• Expertly guided walking tour
• Expert, English-Speaking guide

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Galleria Borghese

Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5, Rome, 00197

When you skip the line to step into the Borghese Gallery, the first thing to notice is the tranquility. Set in the former home of 17th-century cardinal Scipione Borghese, the gallery permits entrance only to a select number of visitors each day. Your pre-reserved passes give you a designated time slot for a look at this exclusive collection. Together with an expert art historian, you can see works by a number of renowned artists, such as Caravaggio's David and Goliath and St John the Baptist, Anthony Canova's Pauline Bonaparte, Raphael's The Deposition, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, and David. Many of the works were commissioned specifically for this space, and the collection offers one of the most incredible experiences for lovers of art in Rome.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Statua Villa Borghese

Viale dei Daini, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

Statua Villa Borghese (view)

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Villa Borghese Gardens

Piazzale Napoleone I, Rome, 00197

Villa Borghese Gardens (view)

Pass by without stopping