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Join us to explore the art, the artists, the scandals, and the passions of one of the finest collections of art in the world on our Borghese Gallery tour.
Located in the center of the gorgeous Villa Borghese park, which is an attraction in itself, your guide will meet you prepared with no-wait skip the line access tickets so that you can go straight inside the grand gallery and museum. Your private tour guide will be with you every step of the way revealing all the historical significance and cultural relevance of the magnificent works of art and sculpture hosted in the gallery and museum.
The Villa Borghese, built for the infamous Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V was designed as a personal gallery to show off the Cardinal’s art collection. You will find out on the tour how the original collection was obtained by often nefarious yet highly original means!
Known as one of the first ‘art collectors’, the Cardinal amassed a stunning collection of work by Caravaggio and was one of the primary sponsors of Bernini which explains why the museum features numerous masterpieces by the two amongst others.
Today the collection houses many magnificent pieces by not only Caravaggio and Bernini but also many other great works spanning the 15th to the 17th century by artists such as Titian, Raphael, and Antonello da Messina, together with an exquisite collection of ancient sculptures.
The gallery is contained within the beautiful Villa Borghese where the surrounding gardens are an attraction in themselves and actually make up the third biggest park in all of Rome.
Just some of the awe-inspiring pieces you will be introduced to include:
Quite simply, visiting the Borghese Gallery is one of the absolute best ways to spend your time on your Rome vacation. However, to ensure that you come away from this experience with a fuller appreciation and understanding of the significance, both artistic and historically of the works contained within the gallery’s walls then you truly require an experienced, qualified, and passionate guide who can act as an expert storyteller.
A private tour ensures that you can spend more time with the works that you find the most inspiring and beautiful, and you and your private group are welcome to ask as many questions as you wish.
Our Galleria Borghese Tour meeting point is in front of the Galleria Borghese entrance, Piazza Scipione Borghese. Once you confirm your tour, your guide will be in touch to provide any further directions as well as offer additional transport and transfers if required.
In front of the Galleria Borghese entrance
Amy will be your licensed guide in Rome. A history buff and local Roman citizen, Amy is the perfect guide to lead the way!
“My favorite gallery in Rome – works by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio to name a few. Bernini’s sculptures are so beautiful they’ll bring you to tears!”
Any questions about this Rome tour? Contact Amy below, she’s always happy to help.
One of the most refined of all Rome’s art galleries, the Galleria Borghese is best explored in the evening after it has closed to the general public. Italy by Luxe can arrange a completely private opening for you and your guests to enjoy the masterpieces of Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Domenichini & Bernini in complete privacy with your guide.
Our tours are kept to small private groups to provide the best possible experience for our clients. As such we are able to customize our itineraries to suit your interests, needs, and requirements.
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