Rome: Borghese Gallery Small Group Guided Tour Borghese Gallery Small Group Tour
ID: GYG541065-935347
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Unearth art's hidden gems and masterpieces at Rome's Borghese Gallery. Join an intimate small group tour for a journey through history at the art museum with a licensed guide.
Join a small-group tour of one of Rome's most exquisite cultural gems – the Borghese Gallery. Immerse yourself in the art, history, and opulence of this magnificent 17th-century villa with skip-the-line entry tickets.
As you step through the grand doors of the museum, be transported to a world of unparalleled beauty and artistic excellence. Enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with the masterpieces housed within these historic walls.
Follow your guide through the gallery to awe-inspiring sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, such as “Apollo and Daphne” and "David.” Stand in the presence of world-famous masterpieces by Caravaggio, including the enchanting "Boy with a Basket of Fruit" and the dramatic "St. Jerome Writing."
The gallery's rooms, adorned with opulent frescoes and intricate decorations, provide the perfect backdrop to showcase these artistic treasures. Throughout your tour, hear the stories behind these works, discovering their historical importance and the artistic methods employed in crafting them.
Highlights
- Indulge your senses as you stroll through the Borghese Gallery in Rome
- Gain a deeper understanding of Cardinal Borghese's legacy from your guide
- See sculptures like "Apollo and Daphne" and "David" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- Walk through ornate rooms adorned with frescoes and intricate decorations
- Learn about the history and artistic techniques behind each masterpiece
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Please note that bags of any size are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery for security reasons
Some parts of the museum may be closed for maintenance.
The guide will be waiting for you in front of the entrance of Borghese Gallery and Museum with a "City Walkers" sign.
INCLUDED
- Licensed tour guide (if option chosen)
- Borghese Gallery skip-the-line tickets
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
