Borghese Gallery tickets and reservations
The Borghese Gallery shows Bernini’s sculptures and Caravaggio’s paintings in a villa inside a park. Entry is only by reserved time slot. Here is how to visit.
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Ticket options compared
What each kind of ticket lets you see, and how the options differ in price and cancellation terms.
| Option | What’s included | Good for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved entry | Entry for a fixed two-hour slot. Every visitor needs a reservation, and slots often sell out days ahead. | Seeing the collection at your own pace | Book now |
| Entry with audio guide | Reserved entry plus an audio guide to the main sculptures and paintings. | Context without joining a group | Book now |
| Guided tour | Reserved entry with a guide who explains the Bernini and Caravaggio rooms in the two hours available. | Understanding what you are looking at | Book now |
| Gallery and gardens tour | A guided visit to the gallery followed by a walk through the Villa Borghese park. | Making a half day of it | Book now |
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About the Borghese Gallery
The villa was built in the early 1600s for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a passionate collector and the first patron of the young Bernini. The rooms were designed to show off his collection, and they still do.
The ground floor holds Bernini’s great marble groups, among them Apollo and Daphne and the Rape of Proserpina, along with Canova’s statue of Pauline Bonaparte. Several paintings by Caravaggio hang nearby.
Upstairs is the picture gallery, with works by Raphael and Titian. Because visitor numbers are capped, the rooms never feel as crowded as Rome’s larger museums.
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Good to know
Opening hoursOpen Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Visits run in fixed two-hour slots through the day.
How long to allowThe slot lasts two hours, which is enough for the whole collection.
Arrive earlyCome about thirty minutes before your slot to collect your ticket and leave your bag.
Security and bagsAll bags, even small ones, must be left in the cloakroom before you enter.
Nearby
Villa Borghese park
Rome’s central park, with a lake, shaded paths and bikes for hire. Free to enter.
Pincio Terrace
A viewpoint at the edge of the park, looking over Piazza del Popolo and the domes of the city.
Spanish Steps
The famous stairway below the park, about twenty minutes away on foot.
Piazza del Popolo
A grand oval square at the northern gate of old Rome, below the Pincio.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the Borghese Gallery without a reservation?
No. Entry is by reservation only, including on free-entry days.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as your dates are fixed. In busy months the popular slots go a week or more ahead.
Can I stay longer than two hours?
No. Each slot ends after two hours and the rooms are cleared for the next group.
Is photography allowed?
Yes, without flash.