Borghese Gallery Private Tour (Skip-the-Line Admission)

Join your expert, local guide at the gates of the Villa Borghese, and enjoy exclusive skip-the-line admission to the gallery. Discover the fascinating history of the astonishing Borghese collection — and the beautiful Villa it's in — on this Borghese Gallery private tour. In the astonishingly gorgeous entrance, your guide will explain the fascinating history of the Roman mosaics, depicting gladiatorial games, on the Gallery floor. Onwards to 'Pauline Bonaparte as Venus' and learn what linked Napoleon with the Borghese family. Up next are some great Baroque wonders, including a marvelous series of sculptures by Bernini; most notable among them his 'David', 'Rape of Prosperina' and 'Apollo and Daphne'. Learn about the tempestuous personality that produced these masterworks, as you enjoy their beauty.More masterpieces await, including great frescoes by Raphael and Caravaggio. Experience the refinement of the Italian Baroque on this special private tour.