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My Exclusive Borghese Galleries Tour
from € 250.00
One of Rome's most important museums and also one of its most beautiful, the Borghese Galleries are housed in the villa that belonged to Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early 17th century.
As a passionate patron of the arts, he amassed a marvelous collection of paintings, sculptures and antiquities now on display in their original settings. In addition to the art collection, the villa is surrounded by a large park which includes beautiful gardens and even an amphitheatre.
Highlights:
Sculpture: Bernini's Apollo and Daphne
The Rape of Persephone
David
Canova's Venus the Conqueror (in the picture)
Diana the Hunter (artist unknown, 2nd century B.C.)
Paintings:Caravaggio's David with the Head of Goliath
Self Portrait as Bacchus
Rubens' Deposition
Correggio's Danae
Titian's Sacred and Profane Love
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 8:30 am- 7:00 pm; Closed Monday. Also closed January 1 and December 25
Museum Closing Days: Closed Mondays; Also closed January 1 and December 25
Includes: Two-hour tour in English with your personal guide including museum tickets and reservations.
Excludes: optional gratuities
**You must have valid ID - passport, student card, or ID card - to receive discounts.**
Notes: Participant minimum: 2 persons
| 1-2 persons | 270.00 € | From 135.00 € per person |
| 3-4 persons | 310.00 € | From 103.33 € per person |
| 5-6 persons | 350.00 € | From 70.00 € per person |
| 7-8 persons | 390.00 € | From 55.71 € per person |
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