Borghese Gallery

Discover Rome at your own pace on an open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. See the imperial monuments of Ancient Rome as well as the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of the historic center as you learn about the city's glorious past and present. Experience Rome like never before on our Hop-on Hop-off bus routes. Choose where to start your tour and admire all the best landmarks and top sights of the Eternal City on our Green Route, explore the Italian tastes on our Orange Route, and enjoy off-the-beaten-path sites of Rome on our Blue Route. Onboard the audio guide will provide you with a city commentary as you tour. You can jump on and off as many times as you like during the Daily, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour period from when you first validate your ticket. Buses run approximately every 20 minutes: Terminal 1 (Piazza dei Cinquecento corner Via Cavour)4 Santa Maria Maggiore (Piazza Dell'Esquilino,12) Colosseum (Via di San Gregorio close to the entrance of Palatine) Circus Maximus (via del Circo Massimo Belvedere Romolo e Remo) Piazza Venezia (Via del Teatro Marcello in front of civic numbers 32 -34) Vatican City (Lungotevere Tor di Nona 7) Villa Borghese (Via Ludovisi 48) Barberini Square (Via Barberini,14) Pyramid/Testaccio Quarter (Pyramid of Cestius- Non Catholic Cemetery, St. Paul City gate and St. Paul out of Wall) Eataly (Eataly market, Garbatella Quarter, Street Art) Borghese Gallery (Via Pinciana ) Bioparco/Zoo (Via Mercadante 34,36) Villa Giulia ( Piazza Thorvaldsen -National Etruscan Museums,National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art) Auditorium Parco della Musica (Via de Coubartin) Maxxi Museums (via Guido Reni 4/a)

Book your skip-the-line entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery in Rome and discover the works of Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, Titian, and other masters. Benefit from an escorted entrance before exploring the museum on your own or choose a guided tour. Save time as you walk past the long lines outside the gallery and step inside to start admiring the captivating treasures on display here. As you walk, marvel at the extensive collection of sculptures and paintings, including renowned works like Caravaggio's "Saint Jerome Writing" and Raphael's "Deposition." Before you leave, go for a stroll around the gardens and take in the view over the Piazza del Popolo.

The Roma Pass network includes over 45 monuments, museums, and archaeological sites, including the Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitoline Museums, Ara Pacis, Trajan's Market, the National Roman Museums, the Caracalla Baths, Borghese Gallery, Circo Massimo, Archaeological Park of Appia Antica, and Castel Sant'Angelo. With the city card, skip-the-line admission will be free at your first museum or site. In addition, you’ll enjoy discounted admission to all other museums and archaeological sites visited thereafter. You’ll also receive discounts with other participating service and activity providers. Explore the city as you travel for free on Rome’s public transportation network. Here is a list of museums, archaeological sites, and experiences included: • Accademia Nazionale di San Luca• Circo Massimo• Circo Massimo Experience• Forum Pass Super (Roman Forum, the Imperial Fora and the Palatine)• Galleria Borghese• Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale• Galleria Nazionale Duarte Antica in Palazzo Barberini and Palazzo Corsini • Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea• Galleria Spada• Journeys through ancient Rome• Mausoleo di Augusto• MAXXI - Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo• Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali• Musei Capitolini• Musei Capitolini - Centrale Montemartini• Musei di Villa Torlonia• Musei di Villa Torlonia - Casina delle Civette• Musei di Villa Torlonia - Casino Nobile• Musei di Villa Torlonia – Serra Moresca• Museo Carlo Bilotti Aranciera di Villa Borghese• Museo Civico di Zoologia• Museo dell’Ara Pacis• Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina• Museo delle Mura• Museo di Casal de’ Pazzi• Museo di Roma• Museo di Roma in Trastevere• Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco• Museo Napoleonico• Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti Musicali (reduced ticket only)• Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo• Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Venezia (service with Roma Pass temporarily suspended)• Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia• Museo Nazionale Romano• Museo Nazionale Romano - Crypta Balbi• Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps• Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo• Museo Nazionale Romano - Terme di Diocleziano• Museo Pietro Canonica a Villa Borghese• Museum of Civilisations• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale Preistorico ed Etnografico "Luigi Pigorini"• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale dell’Alto Medioevo• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale d’Arte Orientale• Palazzo Valentini - Archaeological Area of the Domus Romane• Parco archeologico del Colosseo, Foro Romano & Palatino • Parco archeologico del Colosseo, Foro Romano & Palatino - Colosseo (Anfiteatro Flavio)• Parco archeologico del Colosseo, Foro Romano & Palatino - Palatino e Foro Romano• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Antiquarium Di Lucrezia Romana• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Complesso di Capo di Bove• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Parco Delle Tombe Della Via Latina• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova• Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica• Terme di Caracalla• Villa di Massenzio & Mausoleo di Romolo

Save time with reserved tickets and delve straight into a world of artistic wonder. Located in the heart of Rome, discover why the Borghese Gallery is renowned for its exquisite collection of masterpieces by renowned artists such as Caravaggio, Raphael, and Bernini. Bypass the long queues and have more time to explore the gallery's stunning array of sculptures, paintings, and antiquities. Wander through the opulent rooms at your own pace, marveling at the breathtaking art and the lavish architecture of the Villa Borghese itself.

Make your stay in Rome an unforgettable and easy experience with this 3-day OMNIA Vatican Card and Roma Pass combo. These 2 passes cover all the top things to do in Rome - historic attractions, top museums, a sightseeing bus tour - and public transportation to help you navigate between activities. Let's break it down: • OMNIA Vatican Card allows entry to all the top sights in the Vatican City plus a 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. • Roma Pass grants you free entry to 2 out of 5 top attractions plus discounts at a further 30 top sights and a travel card. The OMNIA Card includes: • Vatican Museums (R) • Sistine Chapel (R) - temporarily closed • Entrance to the Basilica of St. John in the Lateran and cloister with multimedia audio-guide • Carcer Tullianum / Mamertine Prison (St Peter's Prison) (R) • Vox City Audio-Guide* • Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour (use Open Bus Vatican and Rome, Big Bus and City Sightseeing services) The Roma Pass includes free admission to 2 of the following attractions (adult tickets only): • The Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (R) • Capitoline Museums • Castel Sant'Angelo (R) • Borghese Gallery (R) • Circo Maximo Experience It also includes price reductions to many museums and attractions, including: • National Roman Museum – Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, Baths of Diocletian • National Gallery in Palazzo Barberini • Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia • Centrale Montemartini • National Museum of Oriental Art • MACRO - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma • MAXXI - National Museum of XXI Century Arts • Planetarium and astronomical museum • Trajan's Market • Palazzo Valentini – Archaeological Area of the Domus Romane • Ara Pacis • and more! (R) Reservation required. Please note that the Vatican Museums and Colosseum are very popular in the summer months. We recommend buying your pass and making reservations for these attractions well in advance to secure your entry. *Download the Vatican & Rome App (available on Play Store or Apple Store) so you can enjoy the Vox City audio guide.

Step into the Borghese Gallery with a passionate art historian and explore one of Rome’s most exquisite collections. With skip-the-line access, avoid the crowds and dive straight into a world of sculpture, painting, and Baroque beauty. Begin outside the grand 17th-century villa and hear the story of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the visionary behind this treasure-filled space. Then, walk through richly decorated halls where art, architecture, and history come alive. Admire Bernini’s dynamic sculptures, like Apollo and Daphne, full of emotion and movement. In the Caravaggio room, feel the intensity of David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit—paintings that speak through light, shadow, and bold expression. You’ll also encounter Raphael’s serene works, Roman mosaics, and pieces by Titian, Canova, and more. Unlike crowded museums, the Borghese Gallery offers an intimate setting where every masterpiece gets the attention it deserves. Your guide’s insights turn each room into a story, weaving together art, history, and the fascinating lives behind the canvas. This is more than a museum visit—it’s a journey through genius in the heart of Rome.

Join a small-group tour of one of Rome's most exquisite cultural gems – the Borghese Gallery. Immerse yourself in the art, history, and opulence of this magnificent 17th-century villa with skip-the-line entry tickets. As you step through the grand doors of the museum, be transported to a world of unparalleled beauty and artistic excellence. Enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with the masterpieces housed within these historic walls. Follow your guide through the gallery to awe-inspiring sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, such as “Apollo and Daphne” and "David.” Stand in the presence of world-famous masterpieces by Caravaggio, including the enchanting "Boy with a Basket of Fruit" and the dramatic "St. Jerome Writing." The gallery's rooms, adorned with opulent frescoes and intricate decorations, provide the perfect backdrop to showcase these artistic treasures. Throughout your tour, hear the stories behind these works, discovering their historical importance and the artistic methods employed in crafting them.

Embark on a self-guided journey through the Borghese Gallery, Rome’s crown jewel of art collections, nestled within the verdant Villa Borghese gardens. With your skip-the-line ticket, bypass the lines to discover a collection of sculptures, paintings, and ornate interiors at your own pace. Witness the pinnacle of Baroque artistry through Bernini’s sculptures, the heartbeat of the gallery. Encounter the dynamic expressions of emotion and Choose from a guided tour for an insightful exploration or an independent visit with our skip-the-line ticket. Embark on a journey through art history within the majestic walls of the former Villa Borghese. Behold the cardinal's remarkable collection, including Canova's neoclassical depiction of Pauline Bonaparte and the dynamic sculptures of Bernini and Caravaggio. For those opting for the ticket-only entry, dive into the art world at your own pace, enjoying the liberty to immerse yourself in each masterpiece individually. Our guided tour promises a profound and memorable exploration of the gallery's treasures. The Borghese Gallery houses important works collected by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, including stunning sculptures inspired by classical art and masterpieces of neoclassical and Renaissance art. Notable are Canova's portrait of Pauline Bonaparte and Bernini's iconic sculptures like Apollo and Daphne, highlighting the gallery's rich history and artistic diversity. Caravaggio's, Titian's, and Raphael's paintings add to the gallery's allure, showcased alongside numerous other masterpieces. The sale of a significant part of the Borghese collection to Napoleon led to the foundation of what is now part of the Louvre Museum's collection. After your visit, the Villa Borghese gardens await, offering a serene escape with breathtaking views over Rome, the perfect conclusion to your gallery adventure.

Visit Galleria Borghese with this exclusive small group tour. Book your visit to one of the most famous villas in Rome. Enjoy the possibility to enter without queuing. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the works of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael. During this tour learn the story behind the famous sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, you will be amazed by the wonderful works of Bernini, Canova, and the most famous paintings by Caravaggio. Walk through the twenty rooms where you can admire the famous painting of "Young Sick Bacchus" by Caravaggio or the Boy with a Basket of Fruit. Let yourself be enchanted by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which comprise a significant percentage of his output of secular sculpture, starting with early works such as the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun to his dynamic Rape of Proserpine, or the iconic Apollo and Daphne which are considered seminal works of baroque sculpture.

Discover Rome in unparalleled comfort and style with our group tour in a 7-seater golf cart, designed to blend luxury, convenience, and cultural immersion. Each itinerary is meticulously crafted to showcase the Eternal City's most renowned landmarks, ensuring a seamless and memorable exploration. Begin your journey at the tranquil beauty of Villa Borghese Park, home to stunning gardens and the celebrated Borghese Gallery. Then, delve into the majestic Piazza del Popolo, where Renaissance architecture and Egyptian obelisks set the stage for your Roman adventure. Continue your exploration to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, where Baroque artistry shines in Rome's bustling heart. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater steeped in history and architectural brilliance. Glide through Piazza Venezia and marvel at the Pantheon, a testament to Roman ingenuity with its iconic dome. Wrap up your tour at Piazza Navona, known for its lively atmosphere and elegant fountains, before concluding at Castel Sant’Angelo, offering panoramic views of Rome and the Tiber River. Throughout your journey, our expert driver guide provides insightful commentary, enhancing your understanding of Rome's rich heritage. Whether you're captivated by history, art, or simply the allure of Rome's streets, our golf cart tours promise an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the essence of Rome with us, where every moment reveals a new facet of this timeless city. Please note that the itineraries mentioned may vary based on seasonal changes, weather conditions, and area accessibility.