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How to Book Borghese Gallery Tickets

The Galleria Borghese is one of Rome’s most hauntingly beautiful museums: not just for its contents  but also the building itself is a work of art. The Renaissance palazzo and its surroundings in the sumptuous Villa Borghese park house an unrivalled collection of priceless paintings. and the world’s motherlode of the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Book Borghese Gallery Tickets Today

It can be tricky to book Borghese Gallery tickets through the official channels, due to a combination of a poorly designed website and tickets being sold-out weeks before the entry date. This can make the experience of trying to find Borghese Gallery tickets frustrating to say the least.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to book Borghese Gallery tickets, without having to fight to get tickets for the days that you actually want to go on, then click below for different ticket options. Whether you want to take in the experience yourself, or go on a guided Borghese Gallery and gardens tour, we have options that will make sure you make the most out of your time at Galleria Borghese.

Why Go on a Borghese Gallery Tour?

Often skipped over in favor of the larger Vatican Museums just over the river, to miss this museum would be a mistake, as it provides the most perfect Rome experience: the apotheosis of artistic triumph in sumptuous surroundings, but one that is off the beaten tourist path.

Better still, Galleria Borghese limits the number of people inside the gallery at any given time to 100, which guarantees a more thoughtful experience for the visitor, rather than the shocking crowds that one may find in some of Rome’s other attractions.

Things to Know Before Booking Borghese Gallery Tickets

  • You can’t book Borghese Gallery tickets in person – they must be booked online (see below).
  • In addition to this, when you arrive at the gallery, you will need to exchange your email voucher for a ticket. 
  • You will need to deposit all bags at the cloakroom, near the ticket office. 
  • There are no lines at the gallery to skip – you must turn up at the gallery entrance just before the time you have booked, and then you will be allowed inside in your small cohort.
  • You cannot bring any bags in, though cameras are allowed.
  • You will have a 2-hour time slot to walk around and explore the gallery and villa gardens. However, the larger grounds which house the Borghese gallery are a beautiful public park, which can be accessed all day.
  • You can even hire rickshaw-style pedal bikes, holding between 2 and 4 people, which are a great way to explore the park.
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Galleria Borghese key info

For special visiting rules due to Covid-19, please see below.

Visit times

Tuesday – Sunday
9 am – 11 am
11 am – 1 pm
1 pm – 3 pm
3 pm – 5 pm
5 pm – 7 pm
Gallery closed Mondays

Address
Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5
00197 Roma, Italia

Nearest metro: Flaminio (Linea A)

How to Book Borghese Gallery Tickets

Go on a Guided Borghese Gallery and Gardens Tour

Without any shadow of a doubt, a guided tour of the Borghese Gallery and gardens is the best way to visit it. There is so much astounding genius within that, of course, can be appreciated on its own merits.

But by accompanying someone who knows the history and techniques of the masterpieces will bring the entire place alive for you and create a visit like no other.

Official Borghese Gallery Tickets

One way to book Borghese Gallery Tickets is to try to navigate through the official ticketing site. Unfortunately, the official website’s interface is confusing and poorly designed, which can cause an equal measure of confusion and frustration.

On top of this, Borghese Gallery tickets are often sold-out weeks in advance, which can make getting tickets for the date you need difficult – especially if your trip to Rome is on short notice. If you manage to snag your tickets through the official website, consider yourself one of the lucky few.

Reseller Tickets

If you’re struggling to get Borghese Gallery Tickets for the month, a much easier and less frustrating option is to get tickets via a reseller. Reseller websites are typically much easier to use compared to the official channels, which makes the experience of getting your tickets to the Borghese Gallery much more enjoyable.

One of the biggest benefits of using a reseller to book your Borghese Gallery tickets is that they are often available at short notice or are offered for dates that the official site doesn’t yet display. This makes it a much more convenient option, particularly if you are planning a trip to the Borghese Gallery on short notice.

Roma Pass

The Roma Pass is a good option if you’re looking to visit multiple attractions over a few days. The Roma Pass includes free entry to many attractions such as the Pantheon or the

Borghese Gallery and gardens. The Roma Pass also includes free access to public travel, which can make getting around Rome much easier.

If you have a Roma Pass, or qualify for a free ticket, you will need to bear in mind that while your entry to the Borghese Gallery is free, you must still book your visit in advance, which will incur a booking fee of €2 for most people.

To book a free tour with a Roma Pass, or for any other inquiries or concessions, you must call this number: +39 06 32810 (lines open from 9 am – 6 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am – 1 pm Sat) to check availability.

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Eligibility for free tickets to the Borghese Gallery Tickets

It is possible to get free Borghese Gallery Tickets if you meet the eligibility criteria. You can find the criteria you need to match below:

EU citizens who are:

  • Under 18 years of age.
  • Disabled, plus one helper.*
  • Students and instructors of Fine Arts Academies or equivalent.
    Students and instructors of higher education institutes in humanities and philosophy departments, or equivalent departments and courses, in courses concerned with architecture, conservation of cultural heritage, education, degree courses in humanities or literary subjects with a focus on archaeology, history or art history.
  • Qualified tour guides performing their professional activity.*
  • Credentialed journalists.*

Citizens of non-EU countries: if your country has a reciprocal arrangement with the EU (please consult your own government’s cultural department for information).

*Eligible to waive the €2 booking fee

 

Eligibility for reduced tickets to the Borghese Gallery

In addition to offering free tickets to the Borghese Gallery and gardens, there are also discounted ticket prices available for those eligible.

  • EU citizens between 18-25 years of age
  • Citizens of countries with a reciprocal arrangement with the EU.

Easily Book Tickets Borghese Gallery Today

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to book Borghese Gallery tickets, without having to fight for them weeks ahead of time on the official site, then we can help.

Click below to easily book your Borghese Gallery tickets, so you can plan your trip, and start getting excited about experiencing the culture and beautiful architecture the Galleria Borghese has to offer. And with various options available, you can tailor your experience to your preferences, to create the perfect trip.

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Tickets in advance!

Because of ticket supply problems following the end of Covid restrictions, it is strongly advised that you buy tickets and tours in advance to visit attractions in Rome.

Buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment.