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Borghese Gallery Private Tour: The Greatest Baroque Masterpieces

About this experience

The Borghese Gallery is one of the most exquisite and mesmerizing museums in the world — an intimate treasure house, set within a Roman villa and its gardens, where every room rewards a closer look. Because admission is strictly timed and the collection compact, you'll experience it the way it was meant to be seen: unhurried, uncrowded, and richly personal.
Your private guide, a seasoned art historian, brings the story of this extraordinary collection to life — from Bernini's marble, so alive it seems caught mid-breath, to the shadow and drama of Caravaggio's canvases, and the painted ceilings overhead. You won't simply view the masterpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque; you'll come to understand the beauty they hold, the patrons and rivalries that produced them, and the passions that shaped them.
This is a luxury private experience designed to let you encounter art at its most sublime — and truly comprehend it.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

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Borghese Gallery Private Tour: The Greatest Baroque Masterpieces

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), ru (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Radio receivers and headsets (when required)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Reserved Skip the line entrance ticket
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

  • Tips & gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Discover a hidden treasure of art history with works from masters like Bernini & Caravaggio. Your tour guide will tell you the story of this unique collection for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

After your tour, feel free to stroll around and visit the vast Borghese Gardens, and reach the Piazza del Popolo or the Spanish Steps. Your guide will answer all questions and help you get around.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet your guide as follows: standing in front of and facing the main entrance into the Borghese Gallery, to your right there will be a white marble ancient statue missing its head. The coordinator and your guide will be there with a sign saying Viator - Alwaysrome - Anno Domini

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • ru — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Anno Domini Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), ru (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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