You don’t have to be an art-buff to enjoy our Borghese Gallery private tour, but you may end up becoming one after visiting some of the finest works of Renaissance and Baroque art in the world with one of our art historians.  In the company of a passionate art historian or professional family-friendly guide (for those traveling with kids), this Borghese Gallery private tour explores one of the world's greatest private collections of sculptures and paintings. Cardinal Scipione Borghese is the great collector and patron of the arts who assembled this superb collection in the 17th century. His passion and instinct for art led him to amass a unique collection known as the Queen of all Private Art Collections.

Uncover the former Cardinal’s luxurious living spaces while you stand in awe before the landmark masterpieces in their original settings – as the artists and artisans intended. The Borghese Gallery is spread across two floors and twenty rooms. Over the course of the visit, you will contemplate both the sculptures and Roman floor mosaics and frescoes on the ground floor and the paintings of the upper floor with your guide revealing the secret stories and techniques behind the artworks.

Our Borghese Gallery private tour delves into art, history, and architecture all at once

See masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini and Canova come to life on this Borghese Gallery private tour of Rome's most important art collection after the Vatican. You'll be awestruck by their majesty inside the Renaissance villa built to house them in the Borghese Gardens. The Villa Borghese itself is a noteworthy example of a beautifully decorated and frescoed suburban villa, set in a vast park.

Our Borghese Gallery private tour begins with a 30-minute orientation and history in the gardens and then 2 hours exploring the art museum. As you step inside this outstanding museum, you are immediately thrown into the splendor of the art. Starting from the first floor discover the stories behind Bernini’s marble sculpture groups, the scandalous Pauline Bonaparte from the genius of Canova, and the six Caravaggio early works.

On the top floor, you will appreciate paintings like Raphael’s ‘The Deposition, Titian's "Sacred and Profane Love" and other famous works by Rubens and Correggio, as well as Roman sculptures. You’ll wander amongst art from the ages with your guide every step of the way, bringing each of these artists' masterpieces to life and answering all your burning questions. This Borghese Gallery private tour is a unique and intimate experience that will expose art aficionados and novice alike to art, history, and architecture all at once!