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Borghese Gallery Revealed PrivateTour with an Art Historian

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icon2 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview

Explore Rome’s Borghese Gallery with an art historian guide to make the most of your visit. With expert commentary about the artists on display, such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian and other Italian masters, you’ll be able to fully appreciate the paintings and sculptures. After your tour, make sure to stroll through the tranquil gardens outside and enjoy a view of the city. Note: Your entrance fee to the gallery is not included.
  • Borghese Gallery tour with an art historian guide
  • Learn interesting insights about the gallery's renowned art collection from an expert
  • See works like Apollo and Daphne by Gianlorenzo Bernini, David with the Head of Goliath by Caravaggio and The Deposition by Raphael
  • Walk around the Villa Borghese Gardens at your leisure after the tour
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Professional art historian guide
Local guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entrance fees are not included in the tour price
Full price €15. In case of temporary exibitions inside the Gallery, the price will raise up to 20
European Union citizens between 18 and 25 years old are free (€5 mandatory service charge); Tickets will be paid on site and are not refundable

Departure Point

Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Entrance fees are not included in the tour price
  • Tickets will be paid on site and are not refundable
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Availability for tickets cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • Closed on Monday, December 25th, January 1st
  • The tour runs upon ticket availability. Borghese Gallery accepts only 300 people every two hours
  • If you choose MORNING , the starting time will be 8:30am on summer time and 10.30 am during winter(according to ticket availability)
  • If you choose AFTERNOON, the starting time will be at 4:30pm (according to tickets availability)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Joy of Rome

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Borghese Gallery Revealed PrivateTour with an Art Historian?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Borghese Gallery Revealed PrivateTour with an Art Historian.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Borghese Gallery Revealed PrivateTour with an Art Historian?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Borghese Gallery Revealed PrivateTour with an Art Historian.
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What is the maximum group size during Borghese Gallery Revealed PrivateTour with an Art Historian?
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This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Do NOT miss the opportunity to see the museum through the eyes of Francesca." See review

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biku-ilu
, Oct 2019
Words cannot describe our private tour of the Borghese Gallery. Francesca, with great warmth, wisdom, passion, and joy, brought the museum to life for us. It was a perfect start to our two week vacation in Italy, and we see the tour as one of the top highlights of the trip. Do NOT miss the opportunity to see the museum through the eyes of Francesca.
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A Very Beautiful Walk Through the Borghese Gallery
Barry L
, Oct 2019
My experience in touring museums has taught me that the viewing of some of the world's most beautiful paintings and sculptures without a knowledgeable guide by your side is missing a real opportunity. While one can initially view a particular work of art which captures one moment in time, admire the beauty and incredible talent it took to create it, it is only through the explanation by a very knowledgeable tour guide that the work truly comes alive. These works tell the story of what you see or at least think you see in that moment of time portrayed in the work of art. However, without a knowledgeable guide, you miss a description of what you likely wouldn't know or see about the artist who created the work and the subjects portrayed. My excellent tour guide brought these stories of the most important works to me so that I could appreciate them in a way that I could never experience without my guide.
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Fantastic Francesca
GoPlaces01042056130
, Jun 2019
My wife and I had the truly wonderful experience of being toured around the Borghese Gallery and Museum in Rome by Francesca of the Joy of Rome group. Francesca is a university professor in art history and knows a tremendous amount about the Museum and its artists, including Bernini and Caravaggio. It was a rare opportunity to have Francesca lead us through the Museum and provide an always amusing and deeply insightful running commentary regarding the artists, their works and their patrons and the real life collision of these forces in Renaissance Italy. She had something insightful and often surprising to say about the works and the Museum itself. Francesca is also personally very warm and energetic and super fun to be with. We just finished 8 days in Rome and our tour with Francesca was easily the highlight of our trip. We loved our experience with her and you will too.
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Spectaular Borghese with Francesca
Gerard P
, Sep 2018
We have been to Borghese Gallery many times before and with guides. The guide Francesca Pogliaro was the best guide ever. Punctual, an art historian and so full of fabulous information. Her enthusiasm was infectious. She knew and explained details about the works and the background surrounding the creation of the works and the history... Just very impressive. We definitely would hire Francesca again, and will. Every guide we have used through Viator has just been outstanding, I continued to be impressed with Viator. Bravo!
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Franseca was one of the best tour...
Pierrette M
, Sep 2017
Franseca was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. It was a great experience. She was entertaining, informative and managed our time superbly ....pierrette
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We loved this tour!!! Francesca was...
Gigi
, Mar 2017
We loved this tour!!! Francesca was so knowledgeable and passionate about art and history, and we could have stayed for hours longer!!!
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Best tour i could ask for...
A Zachary N
, May 2016
Best tour i could ask for!! Recommend everyone use the Joy of Rome for their Borghese experience.
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This was the most amazing tour, we...
Wendy C
, Feb 2016
This was the most amazing tour, we were a party of 4, Our guide Francesca was so lovely , and we couldn't have asked for more... her knowledge and delivery made it one of the best afternoons ever spent , the Borghese gallery is a hidden gem in Rome. Thank you so much especially Francesca!!
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Guide was easy to understand, very...
Pamela R
, Feb 2016
Guide was easy to understand, very knowledgeable, was a fantastic tour. Would recommend the gallery to anyone staying in Rome.
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Die Villa Borghese ist eine...
maria b
, Feb 2016
Die Villa Borghese ist eine Erholung, sofern man am Vortag in den Museen des Vatikan war. Eine beachtliche Kunstsammlung in Wohnzimmeratmosphäre zu geniessen, ist eine wunderbare Erfahrung in Rom. Unser Führer war Archäologe, erzählte mit Begeisterung und liess uns auch Zeit, die Kunst zu geniessen, einfach grandios!
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