Bernini, Caravaggio and Canova
The best Borghese Gallery tours
Guided small-group tours, timed tickets with an audio guide, a greeter service and a hop-on hop-off combo. Here is how to get a slot. We are honest about booking ahead, the strict 2-hour slot and whether a guide is worth the extra.
See our 6 picks
The best Borghese Gallery tour for most visitors is a 2-hour small-group guided tour with entry included, from €95. Every visit needs a booked 2-hour slot, even free tickets for under-18s. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Our 6 picks for the Borghese Gallery
All six have free cancellation. The two guided tours come first, then the tickets.
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from €95 per person Our top pick 2 hours 4.9 (1,019) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group guided tour with entry
A guide, entry and headsets. Choose a small group of up to 5 or a standard group of up to 15. About 2 hours. Free cancellation.
Best for Visitors who want the story
Check availability: Small-group guided tour with entry on GetYourGuide - from €78 per person
About 2 hours
Guided tour in English
2 hours 4.3 (619) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group guided tour in English
Entry, a licensed guide in English and headphones. The guide holds a sign with your name. About 2 hours. Free cancellation.
Best for A guided visit for less
Check availability: Small-group guided tour in English on GetYourGuide - from €44 per person
Timed entry
Reserved entry ticket
2 hours 4.5 (258) reviews on GetYourGuide
Reserved entry ticket
A reserved, timed ticket with staff help at the meeting point. No audio guide. Free cancellation.
Best for Your own pace
Check availability: Reserved entry ticket on GetYourGuide - from €39 per person
Bring headphones
Ticket and audio guide
2 hours 4.1 (2,640) reviews on GetYourGuide
Timed ticket with a digital audio guide
A timed ticket and an audio guide on your phone. Bring your own headphones. Free cancellation.
Best for Your own pace with commentary
Check availability: Timed ticket with a digital audio guide on GetYourGuide -
from €149 per person 2 hours 4.4 (53) reviews on GetYourGuide
Entry with a greeter at the door
A greeter helps you get in, for groups of up to 6. There is no guide inside the gallery. Free cancellation.
Best for Visitors who want help at the entrance
Check availability: Entry with a greeter at the door on GetYourGuide - from €58 per person
3-hour hop-on hop-off
Gallery and bus
5 hours 4.3 (10) reviews on GetYourGuide
Gallery ticket and a 3-hour hop-on hop-off bus
A self-guided gallery ticket and a 3-hour bus ticket. Few reviews yet. Free cancellation. More bus options are on our hop-on hop-off page.
Best for Two things in one day
Check availability: Gallery ticket and a 3-hour hop-on hop-off bus on GetYourGuide
Borghese Gallery tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-group guided tour with entry | €95 per person | 2 hours | Visitors who want the story | The top-rated pick: 4.9 from 1,019 reviews. |
| Small-group guided tour in English | €78 per person | 2 hours | A guided visit for less | The cheaper guided tour, from €78, rated 4.3 from 619 reviews. |
| Reserved entry ticket | €44 per person | 2 hours | Your own pace | 4.5 from 258 reviews, from €44. |
| Timed ticket with a digital audio guide | €39 per person | 2 hours | Your own pace with commentary | The lowest price, from €39, rated 4.1 from 2,640 reviews. |
| Entry with a greeter at the door | €149 per person | 2 hours | Visitors who want help at the entrance | 4.4 from 53 reviews, but at €149 it is the dearest pick. |
| Gallery ticket and a 3-hour hop-on hop-off bus | €58 per person | 5 hours | Two things in one day | 4.3, but from only 10 reviews, from €58. |
Small-group guided tour with entry
€95 per person2 hours 4.9 (1,019)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want the story
- Why we picked it
- The top-rated pick: 4.9 from 1,019 reviews.
Small-group guided tour in English
€78 per person2 hours 4.3 (619)
Details
- Who it suits
- A guided visit for less
- Why we picked it
- The cheaper guided tour, from €78, rated 4.3 from 619 reviews.
€44 per person2 hours 4.5 (258)
Details
- Who it suits
- Your own pace
- Why we picked it
- 4.5 from 258 reviews, from €44.
Timed ticket with a digital audio guide
€39 per person2 hours 4.1 (2,640)
Details
- Who it suits
- Your own pace with commentary
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price, from €39, rated 4.1 from 2,640 reviews.
Entry with a greeter at the door
€149 per person2 hours 4.4 (53)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want help at the entrance
- Why we picked it
- 4.4 from 53 reviews, but at €149 it is the dearest pick.
Gallery ticket and a 3-hour hop-on hop-off bus
€58 per person5 hours 4.3 (10)
Details
- Who it suits
- Two things in one day
- Why we picked it
- 4.3, but from only 10 reviews, from €58.
- Small groups: Small-group guided tour with entry (small-group option for up to 5 people); Entry with a greeter at the door (up to 6 people).
- None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Do you need to book Borghese Gallery tickets in advance?
Yes. Every ticket needs a booking, even the free tickets for under-18s. On free Sundays and other free days, there are no last-minute tickets.
Borghese Gallery tickets: book a slot ahead
Book a 2-hour slot online, or call +39 06 32810 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The official page we read does not list the price.
Our ticket picks cost from €39 to €44. The guided tours cost from €78 to €95.
Villa Borghese tickets: the gallery, not the park
The tickets on this page are for the Borghese Gallery, the museum inside the Villa Borghese park.
Is the Borghese guided tour worth it?
Yes, if you want the stories behind the art. A guided tour costs from €78 to €95, against €39 to €44 for a ticket.
In a 2-hour slot, a guide helps you find the key works fast. On your own, an audio guide is the cheaper middle way.
How long does it take to tour the Borghese Gallery?
A Borghese Gallery visit takes 2 hours: every visit is a 2-hour slot. Each slot takes up to 180 people.
Slots run from 9–11 a.m. to the last one, 5:45–7 p.m. The gallery is closed on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January.
What is in the Borghese Gallery?
The Borghese Gallery is an art museum with works by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and Canova. The tours highlight Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and his David.
One listing says some rooms may be closed for building works.
Villa Borghese and the gallery
The gallery stands in the Villa Borghese park, at Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5. The tours meet near the gallery.
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Tips before you book
Arrive 15 minutes early
One listing says late arrivals are not let in or refunded.
Travel light
Listings say no large bags, backpacks, food or drinks.
Avoid Mondays
The gallery is closed on Mondays. Plan a Tuesday to Sunday visit.
Bring headphones
The audio guide ticket uses your phone, and headphones are not included.
Borghese Gallery: questions and answers
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