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Baroque Masterpieces: Borghese Gallery Tour | Semi-Private

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Group · 6 Max
2 hrs
Borghese Gallery
Refundable booking
borghese gallery tour

Experience the wonder of the Borghese Gallery, one of the world’s greatest private art collections. This magnificent art museum truly merits a guided visit – it is not something that you want to miss out on. LivTours guarantees that you and your semi-private group of 6 people max will leave the tour feeling utterly impressed by the works of art housed inside this museum.

The Borghese Gallery Museum is located inside the iconic Borghese Gardens in the heart of Rome. On this tour, you will enjoy detailed explanation of the masterpieces held inside the museum, and find many of Italy’s most beloved and respected artwork including that of Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael.

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  • Enjoy one of Rome's most stunning art collections in a small group of 6 people
  • See works by world renowned artists such as Bernini, Raphael, Caravaggio & more
  • Marvel Caravaggio's David with the Head of Goliath up close & how it was inspired
  • Get priveleged direct access into the Borghese Gallery with no waiting in lines
  • Listen to the stories & anecdotes of the past from one of our 5 star LivTours guides
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Semi-Private tours and experiences are guaranteed six participants max.

Our prices always include tickets and reservations fees (no waiting in lines!)

Our tour guides and staff are selected experts and speak perfect English

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Eco-sustainable tourism, designed to respect and support local culture, art and traditions

The Borghese Gallery is located in a beautiful villa in one of Rome’s largest parks, which was commissioned by the nephew of Pope Paul V, the Cardinal Scipione Borghese, in the early 17th century. It was used to house his impressive art collection. Stand in front of the Galleria Borghese and be amazed at the architectural wonder that it is.

You will enter the Borghese Gallery at a time when the museum is generally less crowded – a decision LivTours has made to optimize your visit. LivTours Borghese Gallery tour will give you a comprehensive overview of centuries of Italian art from marble sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, and paintings, all in one tour.

There is quite a demand to visit this luxurious Gallery. Ticket availability is extremely limited and it can be difficult to purchase tickets last minute. LivTours will take care of the logistics while you just need to enjoy the centuries of art this museum holds. Show up on the day of your tour and head directly inside the museum with us, without any waiting in line.

Your passionate guide will share secret stories and facts about the artists and their pieces that you can only learn with a professional, local guide by your side. Take your time to admire works such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne statue, Caravaggio’s famous depiction of David with Goliath’s Head, and Raphael’s stunning The Deposition.

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  • Guided tour of Borghese Gallery
  • Prereserved entrance tickets
  • Berninis Rape of Proserpina
  • Bernini's Daphne & Apollo
  • Ancient sculpture collection
  • Canovas Paolina Borghese Bonaparte
  • Raphaels Young Woman with Unicorn
  • Caravaggios Head of Goliath
  • Titians Sacred and Profane Love
  • Caravaggios Boy with a Basket of Fruit
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  • Tickets are very limited and reservations are mandatory. We recommend you book this tour well in advance (minimum one week) to secure your spot.
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LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry.  LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism  and how LivTours is contributing, click here.

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All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are limited to 6 guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining our uniquely tiny group sizes can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests in order to not split groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

 

 

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  • Caterina was fantastic!

    We were so happy with our experience touring the Villa Borghese masterpieces with Caterina, who was an exception guide! First, all the logistical info with LIv Tours was clear and well communicated. Second, the tour was right on time and our semi-private tour was just that--there were three participants (apparently a couple of other participants were booked but unable to make it, for one reason or another.) Third, and most importantly, Caterina was an exceptional guide. I have a background in art history and had toured Borghese Gallery a few years ago with another tour company, but this was much more detailed and informative. Caterina was engaging and personable and made the artwork, and the stories and history behind their creation and the artists, reallly come alive. She did a fantasic job establishing the overall historical context of how the Gallery came to be. I can't recommend Liv tours and Caterina highly enough.

    - Rebecca
  • Borghese Gallery Tour of a Lifetime with Marco!

    This ended up being one of the most gratifying educational art tours I have ever experienced. Marco was charming and extremely well-informed. The two hour tour ended up being just myself and Marco. He knew the ins and outs of the Galleria Borghese intimately. This allowed him to curate the tour in a way that avoided most tourist crowds and enhanced our discussion. And what a discussion it was! Marco challenged my knowledge of history and tickled my love of art. The focus was Caravaggio paintings and Bernini sculptures - history, behaviors, influence of patrons, and influence of their artistic style on future artists. Connections were made with Rennaissance art in a time change, Mannerism, Baroque, Realism, Impressionism, religious iconography within Catholic artwork, history, influence and intrigues of ultra rich art collectors (nephew of Cardinal Borghese). It was an enthralling, exhilarating tour with a master of history - Marco!

    - June Walton
  • Wonderful and Informative Tour!

    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Borghese Gallery with Laura. She was knowledgeable and helped guide us through the gallery making sure to answer all of our questions and assuring that we would see all the great masterpieces. I couldn't be happier with our experience and thank Laura for a great job.

    - Stephen & Virginia Post
  • Capitoline Dream!

    My husband and I spent a memorable morning with Raffi at the Capitoline Museum. It was a pleasure to have her guide us through the Capitoline. Her knowledge and appreciation of this museum is extensive! She shared her knowledge of ancient history and civilization, sculptures, and the mosaics. She shared the most beautiful story of Eros and his true love and it brought tears of joy to my eyes! We recommend a touring with Raffi!

    - Victoria Holmes
  • Great Small Group Tour

    Our guide, Barbara C. from LivTours, was exceptional. All five of us agreed that she made our visit to the Borghese Gallery far more interesting and enjoyable than if we had gone alone. Barbara is incredibly personable and knowledgeable, and we highly recommend her. Grazie, Barbara!

    - Mia
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By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.

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