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Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour

Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour

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Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Location: Rome, Italy

Product code: 3731BORGHESE

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Book your Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue with reserved tickets. The Borghese Gallery regularly sells out a month in advance!

One of Rome's richest and most interesting villas, the Borghese Gallery and Museum houses a vast and diverse collection of sculptures and paintings produced by masters such as Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio and Titian. Your guide will lead you through the gallery's breathtaking rooms and reveal the secrets, stories and techniques behind the masterpieces.

Then you will go for an enchanting stroll though the Villa Borghese Gardens and enjoy the surprises and tranquillity of this Eden in the heart of busy Rome. The famous Villa Borghese is a truly magical setting, surrounded by vast gardens filled with fountains, monuments and diverse flora. It's a treat for all the senses.

The tour ends with a breathtaking view from atop the Pincio terrace.

All entrance fees to the Borghese Gallery and Museum are included in the tour price. Tours are conducted in small groups (maximum 25 people) with an English-speaking guide who can personally cater to you so your visit is a special and unforgettable experience.

Schedule Details
Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour

Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour

Departs:

Thursday and Sunday

Unavailable Dates:

  • January 01 (New Years Day)
  • December 25 (Christmas Day)
Departure Point:

Tour commences nearby Borghese Gallery. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.

Departure Time:

Departs at 3:00pm. Please be ready at 2:45pm.

Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Return details:

Tour ends at the Pincio Terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo and the Roman skyline. Enjoy a beautiful view of Vatican City and several other domes in the center of Rome. 

It is extremely quick and easy to reach Piazza del Popolo as well as the adjacent Metro stop (5 minute walk), but it does require descending a long flight of steps.

 

Itinerary:

Borghese Gallery and Gardens Tour includes but is not limited to:

  • The Caravaggio Room (St. Jerome, David with the Head of Goliath)
  • Bernini sculptures (Apollo and Daphne, David)
  • Canova sculpture (Pauline Bonaparte)
  • Works by Raphael (The Deposition, Lady with Unicorn)
  • Perugino (Madonna and Child)
  • Rubens (The Deposition)
  • Titian (Sacred and Profane Love)
  • Explore the Villa Borghese Gardens Casino dell'Uccelliera, Fontana dei Puppazzi, Piazza di Siena, Tempietto di Diana, Obelisco di Antonio and stunning view over Piazza del Popolo
pricing information
Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour
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  • Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge
  • Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 14 years
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Additional Information
Inclusions:
    • Entrance ticket and reservation fees
    • A comprehensive tour inside the Borghese Gallery (2 hours)
    • Walking tour of the Villa Borghese Gardens (1 hour)
    • Skip the line with reserved tickets (which regularly sell out a month in advance!)
    • Personalized small group and commentary guaranteed in English (maximum 25 people)
Exclusions:
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info:

    • This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
    • Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking, unless you are booking within 14 days of travel date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
    • Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
    • This is a walking tour and comfortable shoes are recommended.
    • This tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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Reviews from other travelers
Absolutely loved it

Our tour guide was wonderful. We learned so much! The gallery and the gardens are not to be missed. Read more ›

Vicki D, United States of America, October 2008
Absolutely loved it

The Borghese is a "must see". Our guided tour was both a great convenience and an intellectual ...  Read more ›

Mark W, United States of America, October 2008
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