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Admire masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and more in this exquisite Roman art museum.
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Slide 1 of 13, Sculpture of The Rape of Proserpina in Borghese Gallery, Rome, surrounded by visitors.
Sculpture of The Rape of Proserpina in Borghese Gallery, Rome, surrounded by visitors.
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  • Step into the Borghese Gallery with timed entry and admire masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova at your own pace.

  • Explore one of Rome’s most celebrated art collections with an included audio guide that reveals the stories behind iconic works.

  • Choose a guided tour in English or Italian for expert insights into the gallery’s highlights, artistic techniques, and fascinating history.

  • Pick the option that suits your style: express entry with audio guide, standard entry, or a fully guided gallery experience.

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  • Step into the Borghese Gallery with timed entry and admire masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Canova at your own pace.

  • Explore one of Rome’s most celebrated art collections with an included audio guide that reveals the stories behind iconic works.

  • Choose a guided tour in English or Italian for expert insights into the gallery’s highlights, artistic techniques, and fascinating history.

  • Pick the option that suits your style: express entry with audio guide, standard entry, or a fully guided gallery experience.

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Tour guide explaining "The Deposition" by Raphael at Borghese Gallery, Rome.
2 hrs
  • Explore the art collection in a small group with a guide, with commentary you can follow, pacing that suits you, and time to linger in each gallery.

  • Meet your guide at the entrance, let them handle entry formalities, then head inside together to start your tour through the halls.

  • Follow your guide through the gallery spaces, moving from room to room as they point out highlights and less-known gems, responding to questions along the way.

  • Upgrade by choosing a private tour in English, Spanish, or Italian for greater personalization and customization.

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  • Explore the art collection in a small group with a guide, with commentary you can follow, pacing that suits you, and time to linger in each gallery.

  • Meet your guide at the entrance, let them handle entry formalities, then head inside together to start your tour through the halls.

  • Follow your guide through the gallery spaces, moving from room to room as they point out highlights and less-known gems, responding to questions along the way.

  • Upgrade by choosing a private tour in English, Spanish, or Italian for greater personalization and customization.

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Villa Medici in Rome with formal gardens and cityscape in the background.
1 hr 30 mins
  • Discover Villa Medici's panoramic gardens, enjoying rare high viewpoints over Rome's skyline from this hilltop estate above the city.
  • Join the official guided tour at Villa Medici, meet your guide at the entrance, then set off together to explore the site step by step.
  • Go inside Villa Medici's historic salons and chambers, gaining access to interiors usually seen only in images of this Renaissance residence.
  • Hear stories of the Medici family and the French Academy as you move through galleries of artworks, learning how this residence shaped culture here.
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  • Discover Villa Medici's panoramic gardens, enjoying rare high viewpoints over Rome's skyline from this hilltop estate above the city.
  • Join the official guided tour at Villa Medici, meet your guide at the entrance, then set off together to explore the site step by step.
  • Go inside Villa Medici's historic salons and chambers, gaining access to interiors usually seen only in images of this Renaissance residence.
  • Hear stories of the Medici family and the French Academy as you move through galleries of artworks, learning how this residence shaped culture here.
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Palazzo Barberini facade with fountain in Rome, Italy.
Extended validity
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  • Move past the ticket desk and spend your time inside the galleries, with pre-booked skip-the-line entry to this 17th-century Baroque palace.

  • Explore the National Gallery of Ancient Art independently, with works by Caravaggio, Raphael, Holbein, and masters from the 13th to 18th centuries.

  • Look up in the Grand Hall at Pietro da Cortona’s vast Triumph of Divine Providence, then compare Bernini’s staircase with Borromini’s spiral design.

  • Your ticket also covers one flexible visit to Galleria Corsini within 20 days, extending the collection across two historic Roman palaces.

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  • Move past the ticket desk and spend your time inside the galleries, with pre-booked skip-the-line entry to this 17th-century Baroque palace.

  • Explore the National Gallery of Ancient Art independently, with works by Caravaggio, Raphael, Holbein, and masters from the 13th to 18th centuries.

  • Look up in the Grand Hall at Pietro da Cortona’s vast Triumph of Divine Providence, then compare Bernini’s staircase with Borromini’s spiral design.

  • Your ticket also covers one flexible visit to Galleria Corsini within 20 days, extending the collection across two historic Roman palaces.

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St. Peter's Square with Basilica and obelisk, Rome, Italy, featuring Roma Pass.
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  • Access over 45 Rome attractions with one digital pass, plus unlimited public transport and discounted entry to museums, tours, and events across the city.

  • Your pass covers museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, exhibitions, and discounted cultural experiences throughout Rome.

  • Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline Museums with one convenient pass, subject to availability.

  • Pick a 48-hour or 72-hour pass option based on your itinerary, sightseeing pace, and the number of attractions you plan to visit.

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  • Access over 45 Rome attractions with one digital pass, plus unlimited public transport and discounted entry to museums, tours, and events across the city.

  • Your pass covers museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, exhibitions, and discounted cultural experiences throughout Rome.

  • Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline Museums with one convenient pass, subject to availability.

  • Pick a 48-hour or 72-hour pass option based on your itinerary, sightseeing pace, and the number of attractions you plan to visit.

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Omnia Card and Roma Pass in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
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  • Why settle for one pass when you can bundle two? Access 10+ attractions, snag-free entry tickets, and enjoy free public transport - your wallet will thank you.

  • Save a whopping 55% with the Omnia pass instead of buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.

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  • Skip those notorious queues at Rome's hottest attractions. Just remember to collect your cards from Central Rome before your adventure begins.

  • Valid for a full 72 hours from first use with no planning required – explore the Eternal City at your own delightful pace.

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  • Why settle for one pass when you can bundle two? Access 10+ attractions, snag-free entry tickets, and enjoy free public transport - your wallet will thank you.

  • Save a whopping 55% with the Omnia pass instead of buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.

  • With Roma Pass, pick 2 free attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, access seamless ATAC transport, and score 20% off at over famous spots.

  • Skip those notorious queues at Rome's hottest attractions. Just remember to collect your cards from Central Rome before your adventure begins.

  • Valid for a full 72 hours from first use with no planning required – explore the Eternal City at your own delightful pace.

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Borghese Gallery sculpture and Rome Pantheon altar interior.
Explore at your pace
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  • Combine a private art collection with one of Rome's oldest standing monuments, both visited entirely at your own pace.

  • Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry into the Borghese Gallery lets you explore the permanent collection independently, without a guide or group to follow.

  • Rome Pantheon: Standard entry into the Pantheon lets you take in the dome and oculus at your own pace, with no fixed route to stick to.

  • Visit both on the same day or split them across separate days, depending on the time slots you choose.

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  • Combine a private art collection with one of Rome's oldest standing monuments, both visited entirely at your own pace.

  • Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry into the Borghese Gallery lets you explore the permanent collection independently, without a guide or group to follow.

  • Rome Pantheon: Standard entry into the Pantheon lets you take in the dome and oculus at your own pace, with no fixed route to stick to.

  • Visit both on the same day or split them across separate days, depending on the time slots you choose.

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Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.
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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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Sculpture in ornate room at Borghese Gallery, Rome.
5 hrs
  • Cover Rome's skyline from an open-top bus, then step into a private art collection without leaving the same loop.

  • Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry gives you independent access to the permanent collection, without a guide or group schedule to follow.

  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus: A 3-hour ticket lets you board and alight freely at any stop along the route, with recorded commentary playing as you ride.

  • Time your Borghese slot around your boarding window, so both fit inside the same 3-hour stretch without doubling back.

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  • Cover Rome's skyline from an open-top bus, then step into a private art collection without leaving the same loop.

  • Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry gives you independent access to the permanent collection, without a guide or group schedule to follow.

  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus: A 3-hour ticket lets you board and alight freely at any stop along the route, with recorded commentary playing as you ride.

  • Time your Borghese slot around your boarding window, so both fit inside the same 3-hour stretch without doubling back.

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€58

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Tickets for the Borghese Gallery are strictly available through advance booking. Tickets are highly likely to get sold out, especially during peak seasons.

Use your pre-booked tickets to skip past the long lines, and enhance your visit with a multilingual audio guide or a hosted entry.

Consider joining a tour led by an art historian guide providing in-depth insights into the art, history, and context of the gallery’s masterpieces. It's an intimate experience with just 15 guests in a group!

Entry to the Borghese Gallery is typically for a limited period (usually two hours). Manage your time well to explore the collections thoroughly.

Wheelchair users can access the basement area for tickets. Additionally, wheelchairs are available for use on each floor. However, elevators are narrow, and certain tours might not accommodate wheelchairs. Check your tickets in advance to confirm the same.

Unfortunately, the Borghese Garden doesn't offer specific kids' programs or interactive areas in English. Strollers are allowed only for kids up to the age 2.

About Borghese Gallery

Borghese Gallery, Rome's treasure trove, houses exquisite art collections from renowned masters like Bernini and Caravaggio. Its historical significance, cultural richness, and stunning sculptures make it a must-visit for art aficionados.

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AddressPiazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Year opened1903
Founded byCardinal Scipione Borghese
Visitors per year399999
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The gallery once housed masterpieces stolen by Napoleon from conquered cities. While most were returned, a few, like Canova's 'Pauline Bonaparte', remain as reminders of the gallery's turbulent past.

It is believed that Caravaggio gifted the painting 'David with the Head of Goliath' to Pope Paul V. It was an act of pardon for killing a man in a barfight and absconding for some years.

The Borghese Gallery has a third floor which is a storeroom containing over 260 paintings that could not find space in the Gallery.

In 2020, a tourist broke the toes of 'Pauline Borghese as Venus Victrix' by sitting on the statue for a selfie.

Why visit Borghese Gallery?

Renaissance masterpieces

Encounter exquisite Renaissance artworks by masters like Caravaggio and Raphael. Witness unparalleled skill and emotional depth in every brushstroke.

Bernini's Baroque brilliance

Marvel at Gian Lorenzo Bernini's stunning Baroque sculptures. Highlights include sculptures like Apollo and Daphne, where movement and emotion are captured with breathtaking realism.

Caravaggio's Chiaroscuro technique

Chiaroscuro is an art technique where light and shadow are dramatically juxtaposed. Caravaggio was an expert in this technique; he explores humanity's complexities through his powerful works like 'David with the Head of Goliath'.

Villa Borghese Gardens

Explore the picturesque Villa Borghese Gardens surrounding the gallery. Manicured landscapes and tranquil lakes provide a peaceful retreat amidst the city's hustle and bustle.

Timeless elegance

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Borghese family's former residence. The villa is adorned with exquisite frescoes, ornate ceilings, and opulent decor, offering a glimpse into Italy's aristocratic past.

Highlights

Villa Borghese

The 17th-century Villa Borghese was commissioned by the Borghese family and designed by Flaminio Ponzio. Located outside Porta Pinciana in Rome, the villa has a light and airy structure adorned with reliefs and ancient sculptures. It now houses the Borghese Gallery, which showcases Italian Renaissance and Baroque art.

Villa Borghese Gardens

Perched atop Rome's Pincian Hill, Villa Borghese Gardens boasts Piazza del Popolo's panoramic vistas. Transformed from vineyards in the 1600s by a Cardinal, it was further revamped in 1903 to suit English tastes. Now, with 90+ points of interest, it hosts attractions like the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Bioparco Di Roma Zoo and Villa Medici.

Plan your visit

Gate near Porta Pinciana

Gate near Porta Pinciana

There are several bus stops within 500 meters of the Villa Borghese entrances. You can take bus lines 61, 160, 117, 119, 120, 150, 490, 495, 590, 628, and C3, get down at the Pinciana, and walk towards the gallery.

Gate near Piazza del Popolo

Gate near Piazza del Popolo

The metro stop Flaminio (Line A) is located just in front of the park's main entrance near Piazza del Popolo. You can alight at this stop and walk to the gallery through the garden.

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What our guests say

Ian R

Australia
Couple
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Tour guide was a great knowledgeable man. Great Italian man. We all had a spectacular experience and enjoyed the splendour and magnificence of the beauty art and the culture the ambience amazing Ian from Australia love ❤️🇮🇹🙏🏻

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Nikolaos K

Couple
Aug 2026

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We booked our tickets for the Borghese Gallery through Headout and the whole process was an absolute breeze. We were a couple of travelers from Greece visiting Rome for a few days, and we really didn't want to deal with long queues or scrambling for last-minute tickets (which are usually sold out anyway). The app was a lifesaver—we just showed the barcode on our phones at the entrance and walked right in. As for the gallery itself, words can't even describe it. It's honestly the most beautiful and well-curated museum we saw during our entire trip to Italy. What completely blew our minds were the sculptures by Bernini. Masterpieces like 'Apollo and Daphne' and 'The Rape of Proserpina' are so incredibly detailed that the marble literally looks like real, soft skin. Of course, being from Greece, we couldn't help but notice and be totally amazed by all the ancient Greek elements and mythology that dominate so many of the pieces, both in the sculptures and the stunning ceiling frescoes. It gave us a really nice sense of familiarity walking through those rooms. The organization inside the gallery was spot on, too. It wasn't overly crowded at all because of the strict two-hour time slots, which meant we could actually take our time and enjoy the art in peace. I highly recommend it—both visiting this amazing place and using the Headout platform, which worked like a charm!

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Gary T

United Kingdom
Couple
Last week
We went early as to avoid the chaos which sort of worked,straight in tickets and the guide made the difference straight in and of you go. 100% would do exactly the same thing again.

Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Matilde P

Argentina
Group
Last week

+1 more

Excellent experience without waiting in a single line. We had a great time discovering this icon of Catholic history.

Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Lea W

Solo
2 weeks ago
Tickets & instructions arrived via WhatsApp, and entry was smooth without any issues. I think by now probably everyone has fast-track tickets.

Combo: Colosseum + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Braian D

Argentina
Group
Aug 2026

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We happened to visit on a very hot day, but even so, thanks to the app—which tells you where to enter—and the offline tickets, getting in was super fast. I highly recommend this app!!!

Combo: Colosseum + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Choi S

Family
Aug 2026
I was able to enter quickly by purchasing tickets by pre-ordering online without waiting for a long time at the site. You can scan the T-cat purchased on your mobile phone and enter it easily without printing a separate paper ticket, so we highly recommend online pre-purchase. The magnificence of the Pantheom internal scrim is a must-experience place.

Combo: Borghese Gallery + Roman Pantheon Tickets

Yamilex C

Couple
Aug 2026
Headout made it simply and easy for my husband and I, we didn't have to make any line. Great Pantheon tour! Our guide was very helpful, engaging, and made history come alive. Smooth experience, highly recommend!

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