Borghese Gallery & Gardens Tour with Art Historian in Rome

Explore paintings and sculptures in their original setting on a shared walking tour led by an English-speaking art historian. Discover the Borghese family's story as you stroll through their once-private gardens.

• Enter the Borghese Gallery with reserved admission to explore its collection

Itinerary

1. Meet at Piazzale del Museo Borghese for your 2-hour 30-minute guided tour. Departures are at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, and 15:00; look for your guide holding a "City Wonders" sign or flag.
2. Explore the Borghese Gallery, including Bernini's Apollo & Daphne and David, Canova's Pauline Bonaparte, Raphael's The Deposition and Lady with Unicorn, Perugino's Madonna & Child, Rubens's The Deposition, and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love. Only admission to the Borghese Gallery is included.
3. Continue through Villa Borghese Garden, taking in Fontana dei Pupazzi, Piazza di Siena, the Temple of Diana, and Obelisco di Antonio.
4. Finish at Piazza del Popolo. End times are 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:30, or 17:30, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• Borghese Gallery admission and reservation fees
• English-speaking guide
• Guided walk through the Villa Borghese Gardens
• Headsets to hear your guide

Important details

• Children aged 0–3 join free
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible and is not recommended for travelers with disabilities
• Bring a valid ID or a passport with at least 6 months' validity
• Leave large purses, bags, and backpacks behind; they are prohibited on the tour. All bags are checked at museum entry
• Do not use mobile phones inside the Borghese Gallery. Recording of any kind is prohibited inside the attraction
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure