Classic sights included in our itinerary:
- Paintings by Caravaggio
- Deposition by Raphael
- Bernini's Mythological Statues
The Borghese Gallery is a place dedicated to the pleasure of art. Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a man who lived an incredible life before beginning his art collection, built the gallery for this very reason. Examine the details of masterpieces such as The Rape of Prosperina as she attempts to flee the tight grasp of Pluto that holds onto her thighs that thanks to the artists’ skills, seem real and of flesh and bone, not marble. Marvel at the incredible Deposition by Raffaello and customise your tour to your tastes with your own personal guide. Enter into the tumultuous world of Caravaggio with masterpieces such as David, who bears the severed head of Goliath in his hand. Trace the steps of centuries of art, passing from the disquieting Hermaphrodite from 1st century AD to the naked sculpture of Paolina Borghese, who posed by Canova at the start of 1800 and was one of many scandals of the age. Let your mind be transported by the great artists of the past.
• All fees and taxes
• Skip-the-line tickets
• Expert, English-speaking private guide
• Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)