Borghese Gallery and Gardens Private Guided Tour

The Borghese Gallery, known as the Queen of the Private Art Collections. An exceptional collection of art from the world-famous masters, housed in a Villa that was built in the 1600s, the interior marks is the perfect setting.

A unique XVII century collection of Renaissance and Baroque painting, with Ancient Roman and modern sculptures that were originally created by the powerful Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Starting from the top floor, admiring paintings by Raphael, Titian, Botticelli and Perugino, as well as Roman and modern sculptures and coffins.

On the first floor discover the stories behind Bernini’s Statues and admire the six Caravaggio Masterpieces, owned by the Cardinal, who did not hesitate to blackmail the painter Cavalier D’Arpino to acquire two of them in the XVII century.

Afterwards, head off to the gardens which surround the Casino Borghese, heading towards Via Veneto.

Availability

Tuesday to Sunday

Duration

2 hours

Meeting point
At the entrance to the Borghese Gallery