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Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery Ticket & Guided Tour Options

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Overview

The Galleria Borghese admits a limited number of visitors in timed two-hour slots, and those slots sell out weeks ahead. This booking secures yours, with reserved entry and a licensed guide or audio guide included, so the hardest part of visiting Rome's most sought-after museum is already done before you arrive.

Inside the villa, Bernini's marble seems to move: Apollo and Daphne mid-transformation, Pluto's fingers pressing into Proserpina's thigh, David twisting into the throw. Around them hang Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian, and Canova's reclining Pauline Bonaparte — room after room of the collection a seventeenth-century cardinal built to outshine every other in Rome.

Choose a guided visit, with groups capped at 15 so you stay within earshot in rooms that fill quickly, or a ticket with an audio guide if you prefer your own pace. Morning, afternoon and evening slots are available: the last entries of the day are the quietest and the coolest.

What’s included

  • ✓Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Borghese Gallery
  • ✓Headphones(Only with the Guided Tour Option)
  • ✓Guaranteed small group of 15 Participants max
  • ✓Audio guide (if option selected)
  • ✓Guided tour (if option selected)
  • ✓Professional licensed guide (guided option)
  • ✓Assistance from a representative at the meeting point

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Tips/gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    Meet our friendly representative, who will provide useful insights before accompanying you to your Guide or that will help you set up your Audio Guide

  2. 2

    Galleria Borghese · 2h

    Step inside one of Rome's most beautiful museums with your pre-booked timed entry — access is limited and your slot is guaranteed. Over two hours, your guide or audioguide leads you through Bernini's breathtaking marble masterpieces — Apollo and Daphne, Proserpina and David — Canova's stunning Pauline Bonaparte, Caravaggio's dramatic paintings, and Renaissance treasures by Raphael and Titian in the upstairs Pinacoteca.

  3. 3

    Villa Borghese

    Your tour ends at the edge of Villa Borghese, the vast green park surrounding the gallery — the perfect place to relax and take in the views after your visit.

Tour options

Borghese: By Night Audio Guide

Experience: Skip the line for an exclusive Borghese Gallery evening! Enjoy a crowd-free visit with your digital audio guide. Duration: 2 hours Audio Guide: Download the POP GUIDE App before coming to the meeting point.

Ticket and Audio Guide

Experience: Discover the Galleria Borghese with an Audioguide that brings its masterpieces to life. Digital Audioguide: Download the POP GUIDE application before coming to the meeting point. Duration: 2 hours Headphones...

Borghese Gallery Tour

Experience: Galleria Borghese with guaranteed skip-the-line timed-entry admission, with expert English speaking guide. Group Size: Small Intimate Group of Maximum 15 People. Duration: 2 hours Know before you go: The 17:4...

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • FAQ:
  • Is entry included? Yes — pre-booked timed-entry admission is included. The Galleria Borghese admits a limited number of visitors in two-hour slots, so your reserved access is guaranteed.
  • How long is the tour? Approximately 2 hours. Please note: the tour booked for the 5:45 PM (17:45) slot lasts 1 hour instead of 2, due to the gallery's closing time.
  • Is a guide included? Depending on the option you select, the tour is led by an expert guide or accompanied by an audioguide.
  • How does the audioguide work? If you select the audioguide option, download the POP Guide app before arriving at the meeting point, and bring your own headphones. This way you're ready to start as soon as your tour begins.
  • Do I need to choose a time slot? Yes — the Galleria Borghese operates on mandatory timed entry. You'll enter at your reserved slot.
  • Are large bags allowed? No — large bags and backpacks must be left in the gallery cloakroom before entering.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.