
Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome
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4.9/5
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Is Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome worth booking?
Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome is a 2-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $134 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 201 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (201)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $134 per person
Explore the magnificent Borghese Gallery and Gardens on this small-group (maximum of 6) tour. Visit the Villa Borghese Pinciana, home to the Borghese Gallery and its collection of masterpieces by such artists as Bernin
What you get
About this experience
Explore the magnificent Borghese Gallery and Gardens on this small-group (maximum of 6) tour. Visit the Villa Borghese Pinciana, home to the Borghese Gallery and its collection of masterpieces by such artists as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. Your expert guide will provide you with interesting facts, secret stories, and anecdotes. Hear about the artists, their patrons, and their artwork. Stroll through the Borghese Gardens (self-guided) with is lush landscape and beautiful fountains following the museum.
What's included
Included
- Titians Sacred and Profane Love
- Raphaels Young Woman with Unicorn
- Ancient sculpture collection
- Bernini's Daphne & Apollo
- Caravaggios Boy with a Basket of Fruit
- Caravaggios Head of Goliath
- Prereserved entrance tickets
- Canovas Paolina Borghese Bonaparte
- Berninis Rape of Proserpina
- Guided tour of Borghese Gallery
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Villa Borghese
Meet your guide in Piazza Scipione Borghese, right in the heart of the Villa Borghese Gardens. Learn how this beautiful park came to be, all the different activities, festivals and games that take place here, and be sure to take a nice stroll through its beautiful grounds either before or after your museum tour!
Pass by without stopping
Galleria Borghese
IMPORTANT - From March 29th to June 30th, 2024 Borghese Gallery's 2nd floor is under restoration and can't be visited. The tour takes place at the marvellous museum of Galleria Borghese in Villa Borghese, Rome's most famous park. On this exclusive Small Group tour, your passionate tour guide will share secret stories and facts about the artists and their pieces as you walk through the beautiful large rooms of the Gallery. Take your time to admire works such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio’s David with Goliath’s Head, and Raphael’s The Deposition. Prepare to be amazed by the stories “behind the scenes” that you never would have known if you visited the Borghese Gallery on your own.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Outside the main entrance to the Borghese Gallery, Piazzale del Museo, 00197 Roma. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LivTours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets are very limited and reservations are mandatory. We recommend you book this tour well in advance (minimum one week) to secure your spot.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 201 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
201 verified traveler reviews for Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Borghese Gallery, stress free
Our private tour with Caterina was incredible! Visiting the gallery on your own can be challenging, even just acquiring tickets. Our guided experience was fantastic, and Caterina’s deep understanding of art and history helped us understand the the collection while also seeing all of the “must see” pieces. We left with our hearts and minds full. Grazie mille!
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic.
Fantastic guide, Rebecca was so friendly, warm, fun and knowledgeable. It was one of our favorite tours. In air conditioning, with great masterworks, she made it feel less overwhelming and like you could really appreciate the artists and their work. Would highly recommend.
via Viator
Marta the Tour Guide & for Art Lovers!
We did this tour our last day in Rome! Honestly we weren’t sure if we needed to go or not. Unless you are very into art like the Louvre in Paris - you could possibly skip this! It is definitely for an older and more art loving crowd! Cool to see but very far from other tourist attractions. We did the tour with Marta. She was great! Only issue we had was no where on the check in for LIVTOURS did it say no backpacks allowed inside. This should be written on the instructions. The guide was semi rude thinking we should have known this or checked the bag before downstairs the museum…. Otherwise tour was good but weird note to start on. Also I think the tour is hard because my husband and I weren’t major art lovers but others on our tour were so spent a lot of time at the highlights to admire and observe. It wasn’t fully our style. It felt like we skipped some of the rooms. Marta did a great job educating for the non art lovers though! This we liked a lot! Overall just know you must be really into art to go! If not you can skip and do something else during your time in Rome.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome tour
The guide spoke about the historical significance of the pieces of art on display and gave a little insight into ancient Roman and Greek theology. This tour wasn’t rushed like some of the others that we have been on even though it was only a 2 hour tour it was plenty of time to see everything and hear about it.
via Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Great knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. She also has great English.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $134 to $149
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 70
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome cost?
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Prices start at $134 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 201 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome?
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Around 70 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Borghese Gallery Max 6 People Tour: Baroque & Renaissance in Rome start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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