Experience the Borghese Gallery

This is an ideal tour for mythology and art history buffs and for those in search of an inspiring experience.

• Borghese park
• Benini’s Apollo and Dafne
• Bernini’s Pluto and Proserpina
• Canova’s Paulina Bonaparte
• Caravaggio’s David and Goliath
• Rafael’s Deposition

Start: Time of the tour will be decided upon booking

Tour lasts: 2,5 hours

Meeting point: In front of the entrance of Borghese Gallery, 15 minutes beforethe time entrance time. Upon request the guide can meet you at the hotel.

Tickets: Click here to buy the tickets to the Borghese Gallery…

Borghese Gallery is located just outside of Rome’s ancient city walls, within walking distance from piazza di Spagna. The gallery, that takes its name from a Tuscan noble family, is imbedded in a spectacular park that represents a perfect getaway from the noise and chaos of Rome.

Galleria Borghese holds one of the most amazing art collections in the world that originates when in 1605 one of the members of the Camillo family, becomes pope with the name Paul V Borghese. As a custom upon election, the pope starts to surround himself with people he can trust such as his nephew Scipione who becomes the pope’s secretary and his right hand.

In order to exalt the power and the glory of the family the pope orders his nephew to put together a rich art collection. Scipione is avid and knows exactly what he wants and how to get it, so quickly antiques, baroque sculptures and renaissance paintings become part of this eclectic diversified collection that you can still admire today. Bernini’s breathtaking sculptures, Caravaggio’s striking paintings and Roman mosaics are just some of the art marvels that you’ll see on this unforgettable Borghese Gallery tour.

Borghese Gallery, Borghese Park and Porta Pinciana.