Bernini and Caravaggio
Private Borghese Gallery Tour
Bernini, Caravaggio and Raphael — two hours in an intimate villa
The Borghese Gallery holds one of the most concentrated collections of masterpieces in the world, and entry is strictly limited to two-hour sessions. With an art historian those two hours become not a checklist but a personal encounter with the masters: Bernini’s marbles, Caravaggio’s dramatic light, paintings by Raphael and Titian. We book your nominative tickets ahead. In English, Italian and Russian.
Programme
- Bernini’s sculptures Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, David: marble that’s hard to believe.
- Caravaggio The dramatic light and early masterpieces.
- The paintings upstairs Raphael, Titian and other paintings of the collection.
- The villa and gardens On request, a walk in the Borghese gardens after the session.
Borghese isn’t about quantity but the density of genius per square metre. Two hours is the museum’s hard limit, and without a guide half the meaning of Bernini and Caravaggio slips by. I lead through the rooms like chapters, stopping where the genius sounds loudest.
What the price covers
- A private tour with an art-historian guide
- Nominative skip-the-line tickets arranged for your session
- English, Italian and Russian
Paid separately
- Entry tickets (booked ahead, paid separately)
The quoted price covers one to three guests. From four upwards, quoted on request.
Practical notes
- Meeting point
- At the Borghese Gallery entrance
- Duration
- Exactly 2 hours (the museum’s limit)
- Cloakroom
- Bags, backpacks, umbrellas and water go into the compulsory free cloakroom before the session
- Tickets
- Timed and limited — booked well ahead
Frequently asked
How much is a Borghese Gallery tour?
From €300 per tour (1–3 guests); from four, on request. Ticket separate.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes, access is strictly limited to 2-hour sessions; we buy nominative tickets ahead.
Will we see Bernini’s famous sculptures?
Yes — Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina and David on the villa’s ground floor.
How long is the visit?
Exactly 2 hours — the museum’s rule; the route is built to see the essentials unhurried.
What can’t I bring in?
Any bags, backpacks, umbrellas and water — left in the compulsory cloakroom.
Good for children?
Yes, the compact museum and Greek myths in the guide’s telling hold attention.
Available dates and a quote for your party — in reply to a short message.
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