Borghese Gallery Private Tour

Even today, the gallery houses a smaller and way more elite collection than the Vatican Museums and offers the rare opportunity to see some of the world’s most impressive masterpieces in their original setting. With works by Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian it has a billing to rival the Louvre. Join us on a relaxed exploration of the Borghese Gallery. With an expert, English-speaking tour guide, you’ll delve into the Borghese collection.  Your guide will reveal to you the hidden and intriguing stories behind the paintings and sculptures.  You will also hear how the incredibly powerful and flamboyant pope’s nephew Scipione Borghese, managed to acquire so many masterpieces, previously destined for other clients…..

Get ready to be amazed!!!!

Some of the Artworks included in the Tour

• Caravaggio’s Paintings: “David with the Head of Goliath”, “The Virgin Mary & the Snake” “Saint Jerome”, “Young Saint John the Baptist”, “Sick Bacchus”
• Bernini’s Sculptures: “Apollo & Daphne” “David” “Rape of Persephone”
• Titian’s Painting: “Sacred and Profane Love”
• Raphael’s Paintings : “Young Lady with Unicorn”, “Entombment of Christ”
• Canova’s Statue: “Paoline Bonaparte, Napoleon’s Sister”
• …and more…