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Borghese Gallery Entrance Tickets
Skip the line and immerse yourself in one of Rome’s finest art collections. Admire masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael across beautifully decorated halls, with an optional multilingual audio guide to deepen your visit.
Includes:
- Timed entry to Borghese Gallery with 2-hour access
- Hosted entry & skip-the-line access
- Optional multilingual audio guide
Starting at:
31 €
Borghese Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour
Experience the Borghese Gallery with an expert art historian in an intimate group of no more than 15. From Bernini’s dynamic sculptures to Raphael’s luminous paintings, your guide brings each masterpiece to life – followed by free time in the Villa Borghese Gardens.
Includes:
- Priority entry to Borghese Gallery with guided tour
- Art historian guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese
- Headsets & access to Villa Borghese Gardens
Starting at:
62 €
Combo: Borghese Gallery + Pantheon Tickets
Pair two of Rome’s unmissable landmarks in one discounted bundle. Wander the Borghese Gallery’s world-class collection, then step inside the Pantheon’s awe-inspiring dome – both with skip-the-line convenience and flexible scheduling.
Includes:
- Skip-the-line entry to Borghese Gallery
- Priority entry to the Pantheon with audio guide
- Pre-reserved 2-hour visit slot at Borghese
Starting at:
35 €
Combo: Borghese Gallery + Castel Sant’Angelo Tickets
Combine Renaissance art with Roman fortress history in a single value ticket. Explore Bernini and Caravaggio at the Borghese Gallery, then cross the Tiber to discover papal apartments and panoramic city views from Castel Sant’Angelo’s rooftop terrace.
Includes:
- Skip-the-line entry to Borghese Gallery
- Reserved entry to Castel Sant’Angelo
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German & Chinese
Starting at:
51 €
Find your perfect Galleria Borghese experience
Self-Guided Discovery
Explore at your own pace with a timed-entry ticket that lets you skip the queues. Once inside, take your time with Bernini’s breathtaking Apollo and Daphne, Canova’s reclining Pauline Bonaparte, and sweeping views of the Villa Borghese gardens from the gallery windows. The ground-floor sculpture collection and first-floor painting gallery are both accessible for exploration at your own pace.
An optional audio guide is available for those who want additional context during their visit. No schedules, no rushing – just you and four centuries of art on your own terms.
Guided Tour
Get the stories that guidebooks miss. With an expert art historian leading the way, you will learn why Bernini’s marble seems to breathe, hear the scandals behind Caravaggio’s commissions, and discover how Cardinal Scipione Borghese assembled one of the most extraordinary private collections ever created.
Everything is taken care of: skip-the-line entry, headsets for clear audio, and insights that make the masterpieces come alive. Many guided tours include Galleria Borghese tickets as part of the package, and some also provide a combo ticket or combined ticket, granting access to the Villa Borghese gardens tour or other nearby Rome attractions for a more comprehensive experience.
Ultimate Borghese Gallery Experience
For a more comprehensive experience, opt for a full-day package that includes Borghese Gallery tickets as well as access to other museums and landmarks across Rome.
These tours combine the Galleria Borghese with world-class sites like the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, or a sunset stroll through the Villa Borghese gardens. Some packages extend to a walking tour of Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, and even include a visit to Piazza Navona.
How to Buy Your Borghese Gallery Tickets
Securing your entry to the Galleria Borghese is simple and stress-free thanks to online booking. For secure and up-to-date ticket availability, always book through the official site. You can buy Borghese Gallery tickets up to six weeks in advance, ensuring you get your preferred date and time – especially important during the busy spring and summer months. Tickets are paid, with discounts available for EU citizens aged 18–25. The gallery operates on a strict timed-entry system with hourly entry slots throughout the day, starting at 9:00 AM. Each visit lasts two hours, except for the final 5:45 PM slot, which lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.
When planning your visit, remember that the last entry is at 5:45 PM and that you are kindly requested to arrive at least fifteen minutes early to allow time for the mandatory bag check and ticket scanning. While advance booking is strongly recommended, a limited number of last minute tickets may be available at the museum ticket office – though availability is not guaranteed and wait times can be long. Compared to other attractions like the Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery tickets often sell out faster, so booking ahead is crucial. Guided tours are available and often include skip-the-line Galleria Borghese tickets as part of the package, providing fascinating insights into the collection’s history, mythology, and artistic techniques from expert art historians.
Families with small children, as well as visitors with mobility difficulties, will find accessible facilities and assistance available at the entrance. Should your plans change, most third-party tickets offer a full refund if cancelled in advance. For further details, check the Borghese Gallery opening hours or read our guide to the official Galleria Borghese website. With a little preparation, your journey to the Borghese Gallery and its extraordinary masterpieces will be as smooth and memorable as possible.
Plan your trip and tour
The Borghese Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visits are organised in timed sessions of two hours each, with entry available every hour starting at 9:00 AM. The last entry is at 5:45 PM (this final session lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes). A maximum of 180 visitors are admitted per session.
The gallery is closed on Mondays, 25th December, and 1st January.
The Galleria Borghese is located at Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5, inside the Villa Borghese gardens – Rome’s third-largest public park. The gallery is housed in the Villa Borghese Pinciana, a historic 17th-century building originally constructed for the Borghese family to display their renowned art collection. The villa and its contents were purchased by the Italian government in 1902 and soon after opened to the public as a museum. The nearest Metro stops are Flaminio and Spagna on Line A, both a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk through the gardens.
Tram line 2 and several bus routes also serve the area. Clear signposts within the park guide you directly to the entrance.
Only small purses and belt bags up to 21 × 15 cm are permitted inside the gallery. All backpacks, tote bags, and larger handbags must be checked at the free coat-check facility near the entrance.
A café and gift shop are located on-site, and you are welcome to enjoy them beyond your two-hour gallery slot. Audio guides are available for purchase at the entrance in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish. The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators and ramps available throughout. There is no official strict dress code, but modest and respectful attire is recommended.
Discover the Borghese Gallery
The Borghese Gallery is Rome’s most intimate world-class museum, renowned for the amazing Borghese collection – a historic assemblage of paintings, sculptures, and antiquities. Housed inside a seventeenth-century villa at the heart of the Villa Borghese gardens, this extraordinary gallery offers visitors the amazing experience of viewing masterpieces in beautifully decorated rooms. The collection spans 20 rooms over two floors: the ground floor features sculptures and antiquities, while the upper floor houses paintings.
Built in the early 17th century as the legacy of Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, the Galleria Borghese was originally designed to showcase Borghese’s antiquities and his growing collection of Baroque and Renaissance works. Scipione was one of the most ambitious art patrons in history, nurturing young artists – most famously Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Caravaggio. His relentless acquisitions, sometimes through purchase and sometimes through outright seizure, built the core of what visitors experience today. After Cardinal Borghese’s death in 1633, the collection continued to grow, but around 500 works were lost to the Louvre after his descendant married Napoleon’s sister, Pauline Bonaparte.
The ground floor holds the sculpture collection, anchored by four extraordinary Bernini marbles created when the artist was still in his twenties: Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, David, and Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius. Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne is particularly famous for capturing the climax of the myth, as Daphne transforms into a laurel tree to escape Apollo – her fingers and hair turning to laurel leaves, symbolizing Apollo’s sacred tree. Antonio Canova, a leading neoclassical sculptor, is represented by his masterpiece Pauline Borghese as Venus Victrix, a reclining portrait of Pauline Bonaparte that is both provocative and iconic.
The first floor houses the painting gallery, including a concentrated room of Caravaggio’s works – such as Boy with a Basket of Fruit and David with the Head of Goliath – making it one of the world’s finest collections of Baroque art. Notable artists represented in the Borghese Gallery include Raphael, Titian, Bellini, Cranach, Caravaggio, and Bernini, as well as works by Correggio, Rubens, and Domenichino. The gallery also features a selection of contemporary art, providing a striking contrast to its classical and baroque masterpieces. The gallery’s own architecture – with frescoed ceilings, inlaid marble floors, and gilded detailing – serves as a work of art in its own right.
Whether you are here for the mastery of Bernini’s marble, the drama of Caravaggio’s light, or the amazing sense of wonder that comes from experiencing a world-class collection with only 360 other visitors, the Borghese Gallery delivers an unforgettable experience. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and is closed on Mondays.
Frequently asked questions
01 How much do Borghese Gallery tickets cost?
Borghese Gallery tickets are paid and start at 31 € for a standard timed-entry ticket with hosted skip-the-line access. Discounts are available for EU citizens aged 18-25, and children under 18 enter free. Small-group guided tours with an expert art historian start at 62 €, while combo tickets – pairing the Borghese Gallery with landmarks like the Pantheon or Castel Sant’Angelo – are available from 35 €. The Roma Pass is accepted for entry, but advance reservation is required.
02 Should I book Galleria Borghese tickets in advance?
Yes, advance booking is strongly recommended. The Borghese Gallery operates on a timed-entry system, and during peak season from April through October, tickets can sell out weeks in advance. While a limited number of last-minute tickets may be available at the museum ticket office on the day of your visit, availability is not guaranteed and only a maximum of two tickets per person can be purchased.
For secure ticket purchase and up-to-date availability, always use the official site of the Borghese Gallery. Book as soon as your travel dates are confirmed to secure your preferred time slot.
03 How long does a visit to the Borghese Gallery take?
Each visit lasts exactly two hours, except for the final 5:45 PM session, which lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. A bell rings near the end of each session, staff begin clearing the rooms shortly after, and all visitors exit at the scheduled time. Beyond the gallery time, you are welcome to spend additional time in the on-site café and gift shop.
Most visitors find two hours sufficient to see the highlights, especially with some advance planning.
04 What is the best time to visit the Galleria Borghese?
The 9:00 AM slot draws the smallest crowds and offers the calmest experience – ideal for photography and unhurried viewing. The final 5:45 PM slot is a strong alternative, with a reduced official ticket price and beautiful late-afternoon light.
Mid-day sessions between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM are typically the busiest, particularly on weekends and during peak season. Weekday visits are generally quieter than weekends.
05 Is the Borghese Gallery accessible for visitors with disabilities?
Yes. The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators and ramps throughout the building. Accessible facilities and assistance are available at the entrance. Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying family member or carer are entitled to free admission. Advance reservation is still required for all visitors regardless of admission category.
06 Can I visit the Borghese Gallery at night?
The gallery’s final session runs from 5:45 to 7:00 PM, which offers an evening atmosphere during winter months when it is dark outside by closing time. Special evening openings are occasionally scheduled for temporary exhibitions or cultural events – check the official Galleria Borghese website for announcements.
07 What is included with a Borghese Gallery ticket?
A standard Villa Borghese ticket includes access to the full permanent collection across both floors – the ground-floor sculpture gallery and the first-floor painting gallery – for a two-hour timed session. Audio guides, guided tours, and temporary exhibitions may require separate purchase or a different ticket type.
08 Are there skip-the-line tickets for the Borghese Gallery?
Every Borghese Gallery ticket with a valid reservation is effectively a skip-the-line ticket. There is no general queue – you present your ticket at your designated time and enter directly after the bag check. Third-party platforms sometimes market their tickets as “skip-the-line,” but this describes the standard entry process for all reserved visitors.
09 Can I take photos inside the Borghese Gallery?
Yes, photography is allowed inside the Borghese Gallery, but only without flash. Please note that selfie sticks and tripods are not permitted.
10 Is there free admission on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes, the Borghese Gallery offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month. However, advance reservation is still required, and availability is limited. Some special exhibitions or services may not be included in the free entry offer.