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Ségolène G

Couple
6 days ago

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Amazing! The app and ticket purchase. ! Right up to the tour with the interactive audio guide! Magical! The Pantheon in Rome 🤩

Jason I

Family
6 days ago
I tried booking tickets through a different aggregator app, and got last minute cancellations or worse, did not receive the promised tickets. With Headout, there were no such problems. Tickets were delivered through the platform with clear instructions on how to use. Booking through Headout was a breeze, and we even got discounts. We were able to thoroughly enjoy our visit to the Pantheon because of Headout!

Eduarda F

Brazil
Solo
Last week
An incredible experience—a moment I’ll cherish forever. The place is very well-organized and features amazing artwork. I highly recommend it!!

Regis M

Couple
Last week
Super-fast entry to the Vatican Museums—the organization was top-notch! In just five minutes, we actually skipped right past the entire line of visitors, and we saved at least an hour and a half!

Boisson J

France
Couple
Last week

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We received a warm, quick, and smooth welcome at the castle entrance. As we were about to go down the stairs to enter and begin the tour, a man in his thirties noticed our age and directed my sister and me toward the elevator. A kind gesture that was very much appreciated. At the top, on the terrace, we noticed a small crowd that was clearly waiting for a VIP to arrive. We later learned that it was our President Macron. Photo to prove it.

Agnelo L

United Kingdom
Family
Last week
Great monument of ancient history which reminds the world of the past,current and future with changing times.Great experience to have seen it all in person.

Ainhoa R

Spain
Couple
2 weeks ago
Even though we chose the English-language tour (there were no other options available), the guide—who was very experienced—clearly enjoyed what she was telling us and was very knowledgeable. The truth is that we really enjoyed it, even though our English isn't entirely fluent, but I highly recommend the guide; her name is Lisa T, and she was lovely.

Brigitte H

France
Solo
2 weeks ago

+1 more

Quick and easy access to the site. The audio guide on the phone is convenient. However, its functionality could be improved in terms of the geographical location of the works described.


After much anticipation, you’ve arrived at the Borghese Gallery in Rome and thousands of paintings and sculptures lie ahead of you, waiting to be appreciated. Maybe you’ve heard of the few ‘famous’ ones, like Caravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath, or Raphael’s Lady with the Unicorn. But the museum has so much more to offer, and you’re curious to learn about the rest. Here’s where an expert guide comes to the rescue.

Be led into room after room of sheer mastery and technical skill across a variety of mediums, from canvas to marble and more. Learn about artistic techniques and prominent art movements that have shaped creative expression over centuries.

Borghese Gallery tours
  • Learn from an expert: Perhaps you’ve never heard of the art technique ‘chiaroscuro’. Or are still unclear on what the word ‘Baroque’ means. A guide-cum-art historian will explain all these terms to make your visit enriching and educational.
  • Small groups: Booking a small-group guided tour means that you’ll get the chance to interact freely and more intimately than in a larger group, where you can feel lost. The guide will also be able to pay more individual attention to you in this setting. 
  • Priority access: Since Borghese Gallery allows timed entry and you can only enter during your slot, you get to automatically bypass the lines and enter the museum without waiting. This allows your guide to directly lead you to the best bits of the museum so you can make the most of your tour.
  • Efficient exploration: The gallery can be a little overwhelming to navigate by yourself. With a guided tour, you can explore the gallery more efficiently and cover all the major highlights.
Explore major Borghese Gallery artworks
apollo and daphne at the borghese gallery
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Apollo and Daphne

Bernini's Apollo and Daphne in the Borghese Gallery portrays the tragic myth of Apollo pursuing the nymph Daphne, who transforms into a tree to evade him after being struck by Cupid's arrow.

David with the Head of Goliath

Caravaggio's remarkable self-portrait stands out at the Borghese Gallery. Painted during his fugitive years, it depicts David holding Goliath's severed head, which is believed to symbolize Caravaggio himself. The contrast between vibrant David and desolate Goliath showcases Caravaggio's mature artistry, marked by dark tones and intense emotion.

Melissa, Dosso Dossi

The majestic oil painting inspired by Raphael, depicts the sorceress, holding a tablet and a torch, who freed knights from the curse of Alcina, an evil fairy, by transforming them from trees, stones, and animals to their human forms.

The Deposition

This artwork depicts the moment when Christ's body is taken down from the cross and mourned by his loved ones. Considered to be one of Raphael's most profound works, the painting is known for its exceptional use of color and composition.

A guided tour enhances your visit by providing expert insights into the Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Your guide —who’s well-versed with the layout of the museum and its top artworks — will help you efficiently navigate the gallery, ensuring you don’t miss any highlights.

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