The Borghese Gallery is located in a beautiful villa in one of Rome’s largest parks. The Villa 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.
There is quite a demand to visit the intimate and luxurious Borghese Gallery and for good reason. Ticket availability is extremely limited and it can be difficult to purchase tickets last minute. LivTours will take care of the logistics! You simply 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 on line.
Your passionate LivTours guide will share secret stories and facts about the artists and their pieces that you will find inside the museum. Stories and facts that would be difficult to know without a professional, local guide by your side. As you walk through the beautiful large rooms, you will be amazed and intrigued by all of the history and facts that live behind each piece. 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. Prepare to be amazed by stories that you would never have known if you had visited the Borghese Gallery on your own.
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.