Rome: Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket Afternoon Tour in English without Pickup
ID: GYG56163-O-785970
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Skip the long lines to the Borghese Gallery and see masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and more iconic artists. Discover the villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese on a tour with tickets included.
Marvel at a collection of paintings and sculptures started by Cardinal Scipione Borghese and housed in his party villa on the outskirts of 17th-century Rome with a skip-the-line ticket to the Borghese Gallery.
Considered one of the most important museums in Rome, the gallery is frequently fully booked and hard to access. Skip the long lines with your pre-reserved ticket and explore the Galleria Borghese's full-of-art 20 rooms. See artifacts from antiquity, including a mosaic of gladiators from 320-330 AD that was found on the Borghese estate at Torrenova.
Learn more about the powerful Borghese family and their relationship with Napoleon in the 1800s.
Discover classical antiquities of the I-III centuries AD, such as the Venus Victrix sculpture and a trompe l'oeil ceiling fresco with a great 3D effect. Marvel at masterpieces such us the Paolina Borghese by Canova, paintings by Rubens and Tiziano, and many works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. See early works by Bernini, like the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun, along with his dynamic Rape of Proserpine, Apollo and Daphne, and statue of David.
After the tour, enjoy a stroll outside in Villa Borghese. Relax as you walk along the tree-flanked promenades and reach the Pincio terrace for wonderful views not only over Piazza del Popolo and the Prati district, but also St Peter’s Dome, the Gianicolo, the Quirinale, Piazza Venezia, and Capitol Hill.
Highlights
- Skip the long lines to the Borghese Gallery, one of Rome's most popular museums
- Marvel at paintings and sculptures by Bernini, Caravaggio, Rubens, and more
- Admire a fascinating mosaic of gladiators that dates back to 320-330 AD
- Discover the history behind each artwork with the help of your expert guide
- Take a stroll along the lush gardens of Villa Borghese after your tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This activity will take place in all weather conditions
• When a tour group is bilingual, you are provided with headsets in order to not be disturbed by guides speaking in other languages
Meet your guide at the Borghese Gallery entrance.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
