Galleria Borghese Private Visit
Located inside the Villa Borghese, the Galleria Borghese (or Borghese Gallery) is home to an awe-inspiring collection of paintings, sculptures and antiques from the Borghese collection. Included in the impressive collection of 15th to 18th-century works are masterpieces by Bernini and Carvaggio. The Borghese Gallery is named after its founder, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, who built it in the early 17th century as a place to show off his impressive art collection. It is considered to be one of the most noteworthy and significant collections of Renaissance art in all of Italy - and now you can see it for yourself in our memorable tour.
An official tour guide will use their passion for and expertise in for the collection to bring to vivid life these amazing pieces of history. Listen as they regale you with the tales - and often scandals - that reside behind the art. On the tour, you'll experience Roman and Greek masterpieces as well as works by some of the best and most famous Renaissance artists in the world.
Secrets abound about the pieces in this collection. Have you already seen Michelangelo's famous statue of David? If you have, you simply must see Bernini's version, housed at the Galleria Borghese, and hear the story behind it. In Bernini's vision, David is turned to face the giant with determination and bravery. But here's the secret: Bernini sculpted David in his own image, using a mirror to capture the determined expression on the artist's own face as he worked. Rumor has it that the look of determination on Bernini's face was motivated by a desire to have his rendition become even more famous than Michelangelo's renowned version. When you see the statute up close, perhaps you can decide for yourself!
- Duration: 4 hours
- Running Days: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price Start at: € 300.00
- Inclusions: walking tour led by an official guide
- Exclusions: admission tickets