Escape the crowds and enjoy the beautiful landscape and tranquility of the Villa Borghese, often referred to as Rome’s ‘central park’, located just north of the Spanish Steps.
The tour begins at the must-visit Galleria Borghese, home to the art collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the most knowledgable art collector of his day. Your licensed guide and art expert will lead you on a two-hour private tour highlighting the original paintings of Caravaggio and secular sculptures of Bernini. Following the Galleria Borghese, you will be escorted to the Baroque church, Santa Maria del Popolo, located in the Piazza del Popolo, to view more sensational work from Caravaggio and others.
Tour Highlights
- Galleria Borghese
- Santa Maria del Popolo church
- Piazza del Popolo square
- Bernini sculpture
- Original Caravaggio paintings
Tour Duration
3 hours
Practical Info
This tour is divided into two parts. The first two hours include the amazing art collection in Galleria Borghese located inside Villa Borghese park. Then accompanied by your guide, you will hop in a taxi for a brief ride below the park to Piazza del Popolo to visit Santa Maria del Popolo which is the home to several Caravaggio paintings and Bernini sculpture.