Enjoy breathtaking sculpture and painting in the exceptionally beautiful Galleria Borghese.
The Borghese Gallery: Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian (Group Tour)
Summary Description
Highlights
- See the stunning statues carved by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- Explore the 20 rooms containing artwork that date back to the 1st-3rd centuries AD
- Admire Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Rape of Proserpina
Description
Enjoy the Borghese Gallery and its Gardens during a relaxing and entertaining small semi-private group tour.
- See the stunning statues carved by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, creator of the Baroque style of sculpture
- Explore the 20 rooms containing artwork that date back to the 1st-3rd centuries AD, the Renaissance and Baroque era
- Admire Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Rape of Proserpina – a highlight of the Galleria Borghese
See some of the most breathtaking paintings and sculptures in the Galleria Borghese . Your guide will introduce you to the wonderful statues carved by the famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini – in addition to some of Caravaggio ’s brilliant paintings.
You will hear about the lives of these great artists and your guide will lead you through the 20 rooms. Although everyone tends to have his or her own favourite pieces, Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Rape of Proserpina is a real highlight. Your guide will take you through the story of this sculpture and have you take note of the amazing technical skill of this sculptor.
We built this tour because to appreciate the Galleria Borghese, often a comprehensive level of Renaissance knowledge is needed, and your guide will be sure you have all the information you need to savour the experience.
Included / Excluded
- Skip the line tickets to the Galleria Borghese Expert & Entertaining English-speaking guide , Relaxed & comfortable guided tour , Small groups of maximum 12 people or less , Tickets
- Tickets, headsets (over 6 people) and reservation fees included
- A friendly, professional tour guide
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 5, Rome
Start Location Notes: On the left side, on the shades, in front of the entrance to the Galleria Borghese, Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 5
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a walking tour
- No transport costs are included. Your guide will help you get around on the day
- Please bring comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
FAQ
Who do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?
At Touriocity, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).,
Am I able to book more than one tour?
Absolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).,
Are entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
In the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).,
What is your cancellation policy?
On tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).,
Will there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
This is a group tour of up to 10 people
About operator:
Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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