Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
Our Small-Group Borghese Gallery Tour offers art lovers an exclusive experience in one of Rome’s most sought-after museums. Located in the serene Villa Borghese park, the gallery houses a world-renowned private art collection, accessible by reservation only.
Use pre-reserved tickets and explore with a small group, ensuring a personalized, engaging experience. Marvel at Bernini’s lifelike “Apollo and Daphne,” uncover Caravaggio’s dark genius in “David with the Head of Goliath,” and delve into the mysteries of Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love.” Our expert guides will share captivating stories and insights about each piece, making this tour an unforgettable journey through art, history, and culture in the heart of Rome.
After the guided tour of the gallery concludes you're welcome to remain inside the museums. We also recommend taking a relaxing stroll through the surrounding gardens of Villa Borghese.
What's Included
- Small group experience
- Access to temporary exhibitions (when available)
- Radios for a more intimate tour experience
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Borghese Gallery
- Bernini’s sculptures, Caravaggio’s paintings, Canova’s sculptures, & Raphael's masterpieces
- Headset (from 6 participants and up)
- Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Guide tips
Meeting Location
Viale del Museo Borghese
5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazzale Scipione Borghese
5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Your tour will conclude inside of the Museums, and you're welcome to continue exploring at your own leisure, or take a stroll through the surrounding gardens.
What To Expect
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Galleria Borghese
1 hour 55 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Villa Borghese
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please contact us beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.
- Only small fanny packs and purses (max 21 x 15 cm) are allowed in the museum. Larger bags/personal items must be left at your accommodation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Small group experience.
- Access to temporary exhibitions (when available).
- Radios for a more intimate tour experience.
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Borghese Gallery.
- Bernini’s sculptures, Caravaggio’s paintings, Canova’s sculptures, & Raphael's masterpieces.
- Headset (from 6 participants and up).
- Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery.
- Expert English-speaking guide.
- Guide tips.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Borghese Gallery: Canova’s Masterpieces Small Group Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small group experience
- Access to temporary exhibitions (when available)
- Radios for a more intimate tour experience
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Borghese Gallery
- Bernini’s sculptures, Caravaggio’s paintings, Canova’s sculptures, & Raphael's masterpieces
- Headset (from 6 participants and up)
- Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Guide tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Borghese Gallery is wheelchair accessible, but if you have any doubts about your mobility, please contact us beforehand so we can best cater to your needs.
- Only small fanny packs and purses (max 21 x 15 cm) are allowed in the museum. Larger bags/personal items must be left at your accommodation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
