Experience the best of Borghese Gallery

Reserve a timed entry slot for an unhurried, self-guided discovery of Rome's renowned art trove.

• Everything you get: Timed entry gets you into Borghese Gallery at a pre-chosen slot. Inside, spend up to two hours exploring at your own pace, including lingering at works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and more.
• Why choose this: With this experience, you know exactly when you will enter and can plan the rest of your day around your visit. You can tour the galleries without following a group or fixed route, keeping your focus on the works.
• Upgrades: Choose a regular hosted entry with audio guide or an express entry which lets you cover the gallery in one hour. Optionally, upgrade to guided tours in English or Italian.

Inclusions #

• Express entry ticket with host and audio guide (as per option selected)

• Hosted entry ticket with audio guide (as per option selected)

• Guided tour in Italian (as per option selected)

• Guided tour in English (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Transfers

• Meals

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is wheelchair accessible for guests using mobility devices.
• Strollers: You may bring prams and strollers into the venue for this experience.

What’s not allowed

• Unaccompanied minors: Children cannot join this experience unless they are accompanied by an adult.
• Food and drinks: You cannot bring food or beverages into this experience, so plan your meals in advance.
• Pets: You cannot bring pets into the Borghese Gallery for this experience.
• Dress code: You must wear smart casual clothing to enter the gallery.

Additional information

• Ticket pickup: You may pick up your ticket only on the day of your visit when the checkout counter opens, starting 1 hour before the show until it begins.
• Free entry for disabled guests: Entry is free for persons with a disability and their accompanying guardian, as long as they carry a valid photo ID.
• Bag policy: You cannot take any bags into the Borghese Gallery, and you must leave them in the cloakroom before entering.
• Gallery access: Certain rooms in the gallery may be closed during your visit because of refurbishment work.
• Two hours inside only: All guests get a maximum of two hours to finish the gallery tour, with or without a guide.

Explore Renaissance masterpieces with an art historian in a small group of less than 15.

• Everything you get: Enjoy entry and a guided tour of the gallery, lasting around two hours in a group of about 15 guests. Follow your guide from room to room as they highlight major works, explain the stories behind them, and answer questions so you leave understanding the collection better.
• Why choose this: Follow a set route with a live guide so you leave feeling oriented, not overwhelmed by the museum. A small group means greater opportunities for personalized interaction with the guide.
• Upgrades: Completely customize the tour for just you and your group by opting for a private tour in English, Spanish, or Italian with just 9 guests maximum.

Inclusions #

• Small group of max. 15 guests

• Skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Borghese Gallery in English, Spanish, French, or Italian (as per option selected)

• Private tour in English, Spanish, or Italian with max. 9 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Meals

Accessibility

• Strollers: This experience is accessible by prams and strollers.
• Wheelchairs: This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

What’s not allowed

• Bags and luggage: Small or large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the Borghese Gallery, and all luggage must be checked into the cloakroom before entering.
• Dress code: The gallery requires all visitors to wear smart casual attire.

Additional information

• Minors: A paying adult must accompany all visitors under 18 years of age.

Explore 45+ Rome attractions with one pass, plus unlimited public transport and exclusive savings on tours and events.

• Top sights covered: Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, Capitoline Museums, and more, subject to availability.
• Pass type: Enjoy flexible sightseeing with a time-based pass that includes attraction access and unlimited city transport for 48 or 72 hours.
• Everything you get: Access to museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, discounted attractions, events, and more.
• Options: Choose between 48-hour and 72-hour Roma Pass validity options based on your sightseeing plans and trip duration.
• Why choose this: Save on attraction entry fees while exploring Rome with unlimited transport and one easy-to-use digital pass.

Inclusions #

• 48 or 72-hour Roma Pass

• Free entry to 1 or 2 museums or archaeological sites of your choice

• Discounted entry to participating museums and archaeological sites after first use

• Unlimited access to Rome public transport

• Exclusive discounts on participating tours, exhibitions, and events

• Unlimited access to P.Stop public toilets

Choose from:

• Museums: Capitoline Museums, National Roman Museum, Museum of Rome & more

• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & more

• Archaeological sites: Ostia Antica, Baths of Caracalla, Mausoleum of Augustus & more

• Galleries: Borghese Gallery, Ara Pacis Museum, Palazzo Altemps & more

• Transportation: Metro, tram, bus, and urban ATAC rail

• See all inclusions [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/fe2fc3acf04c657d81f3ba4a7cd0aa3a-Roma Pass-combined.pdf)

What to bring

• You need an active internet connection to download and use the Roma Pass app.

What's not allowed

• Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable once activated.

Additional information

• Some attractions require reservations. Reservations are mandatory for the Colosseum and the Borghese Gallery.
• Reservations can be made through the Roma Pass App or via the official Roma Pass website using the links provided in the museum section or in the reservations FAQ.
• For these attractions, it is recommended to book at least 10 days in advance, or 20 days during peak season.
• Please refer to the Roma Pass App for the complete list of included attractions.
• You can visit participating attractions only during your selected pass validity period.
• Public transport includes metro, tram, bus, and urban ATAC rail services.
• The pass is valid only for the named pass holder.

One cardinal's private collection, one pope's public galleries, both timed and self-guided.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry within your reserved window, giving you independent access to a private art collection spanning Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael, with no guide or fixed group pace.
• Everything you get at Vatican Museums: Skip-the-line entry into the Museums and Sistine Chapel, letting you move through the galleries independently at your own pace, with no guide or group schedule.
• Why choose this combo: For art lovers, this pairs the Vatican's vast papal collections with Borghese's more intimate Baroque holdings, two contrasting ways Rome's art history was shaped and preserved.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

• Skip-the-line tickets to the Sistine Chapel

• Escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery

• Booking fee

Exclusions #

• Tickets to St. Peter's Basilica

• Audio guide for Borghese Gallery

What to bring

Borghese Gallery

• Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking; it may be requested at entry.

Vatican Museums

• Wear clothing suitable for a place of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered.

What's not allowed

Borghese Gallery

• Medium and large bags, backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas, and selfie sticks must be checked into the cloakroom. Only small pouches or purses up to 21 x 15 cm can be carried inside.
• Food, drinks, and animals aren't permitted, except guide dogs.

Vatican Museums

• Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside; storage is available at the entrance.
• Photography without flash is permitted in most galleries.
• Photography and filming are strictly prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel.

Accessibility

Borghese Gallery

• Visitors with reduced mobility can use the rear entrance to bypass the front staircase.
• The second-floor elevator has limited space, so larger wheelchairs may need to be swapped for one provided by the museum.

Vatican Museums

• The Museums are largely accessible to wheelchair users, with step-free access at the main entrance and recommended accessible routes throughout.

Additional information

• Borghese Gallery entry is reservation-only and valid for your selected time slot.
• Vatican Museums tickets are valid only for the date and time slot selected at checkout, with single entry and no re-entry once you exit.

A private villa's art collection and a temple that's outlasted empires, both on one flexible ticket.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot access to the Borghese Gallery within your reserved window, letting you browse the permanent collection independently and skip any group pacing.
• Everything you get at Rome Pantheon: Entry to the Pantheon at your own pace, with time to explore the dome and oculus independently and no fixed route or guide to follow.
• Why choose this combo: Both tickets are self-guided and time-flexible, so this combo slots into any part of your Rome day without syncing tours or transfers.

Inclusions #

• Timed-slot entry to Borghese Gallery

• Entry to the Pantheon with audio guide

Exclusions #

• Guided tour

What to bring

Borghese Gallery

• Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking; it may be requested at entry.

Rome Pantheon

• Dress modestly, as this is an active place of worship. Shoulders need to be covered, and very short or low-cut clothing isn't permitted.

What's not allowed

Borghese Gallery

• Medium and large bags, backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas, and selfie sticks must be checked into the cloakroom. Only small pouches or purses up to 21 x 15 cm can be carried inside.
• Food, drinks, and animals aren't permitted, except guide dogs.

Rome Pantheon

• Food and drinks aren't allowed inside. Dogs aren't permitted, except guide or service dogs for documented medical needs.
• Phones can be used for photos and videos, but not for calls inside the monument.

Accessibility

Borghese Gallery

• Visitors with reduced mobility can use the rear entrance to bypass the front staircase. The second-floor elevator has limited space, so larger wheelchairs may need to be swapped for one provided by the museum.

Rome Pantheon

• The Pantheon is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Additional information

• Borghese Gallery entry is reservation-only and valid for your selected time slot. Visits run in fixed 2-hour shifts, except for the final 5:45pm slot of the day.

Walk through a working art academy inside a Renaissance villa above Rome.

• Everything you get: Enjoy guided entry into Villa Medici, a Renaissance palace and active French art academy in Rome. Explore historic studios, frescoed rooms and landscaped gardens while your guide shares stories of artists who trained and created here over centuries.
• Why choose this: Go beyond a palace visit and step into a living art institution, complementing artistic spaces like the Borghese Gallery with a behind-the-scenes look at how art is created today.

Inclusions #

• Guided tour of Villa Medici

• Access to historic rooms

• Access to courtyards

• Access to gardens

Exclusions #

• Transfers

• Meals

What to bring

• Valid ID and booking confirmation required for entry.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, tripods and flash photography inside restricted areas.

Accessibility

• Some areas include stairs and uneven surfaces with limited step-free access.

Visit two sites within the Villa Borghese estate great for art history buffs and families with kids.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Reserve your entry in advance and immerse yourself in the art collections curated by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Scipione Cardinal Borghese. Admire masterpieces by Caravaggio such as David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit.
• Everything you get at Rome Bioparco: Skip the usual city's sightseeing highlights and visit the famous zoo set within its massive park. Admire the incredible array of exotic wildlife here, from grizzly bears to tigers, and great apes. Get an understanding of the conservation efforts that help protect endangered animals around the world.
• Why choose this combo: It's both geographically convenient and cost-efficient; and a practical way to split a Rome day between quiet gallery time and open-air wandering.

Inclusions #

• Timed-slot entry to Borghese Gallery

• Entry to Bioparco di Roma

• Access to Borghese Gallery's permanent collection

• Access to Bioparco's zoological park

Exclusions #

• Guided tour

• Audio guide

• Hotel transfers

• Food and drinks

• Bioparco Express train ride

What to bring

Borghese Gallery

• Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking; it may be requested at entry.

What's not allowed

Borghese Gallery

• Medium and large bags, backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas, and selfie sticks must be checked into the cloakroom. Only small pouches or purses up to 21 x 15 cm can be carried inside.
• Food, drinks, and animals aren't permitted, except guide dogs.

Bioparco di Roma

• Pets aren't allowed inside the zoo, except certified guide dogs.

Accessibility

Borghese Gallery

• Visitors with reduced mobility can use the rear entrance to bypass the front staircase.
• The second-floor elevator has limited space, so larger wheelchairs may need to be swapped for one provided by the museum.

Bioparco di Roma

• The park is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Additional information

• Borghese Gallery entry is reservation-only and valid for your selected time slot.
• Bioparco tickets are valid only for the date selected at checkout and cannot be rescheduled once booked.

Move from Rome’s private art collection to its riverside fortress, tracing power through art and defense.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Timed entry to the Borghese Gallery at your reserved slot, with access to the permanent collection. Explore independently without a guide or group schedule.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Entry to Castel Sant’Angelo with access to the museum route, courtyards, historic rooms, and terrace areas, which you can explore independently.
• Why choose this combo: Borghese shows Rome through noble collecting and sculpture, while Castel Sant’Angelo traces its shift from imperial tomb to papal fortress.

Inclusions #

• Escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery

• Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo

• Booking fee

Exclusions #

• Live guide

What to bring

Borghese Gallery

• Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking, if requested at entry.

Castel Sant’Angelo

• Carry your mobile ticket for validation at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Borghese Gallery

• Medium and large bags, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas, and selfie sticks must be left in the cloakroom.
• Only small fanny packs and purses up to 21 x 15 cm are allowed inside.
• Food, drinks, and animals are not allowed, except guide dogs.

Castel Sant’Angelo

• Large bags and luggage may be restricted at entry due to security checks.
• Do not touch artworks, architectural surfaces, or restricted displays inside the museum route.

Accessibility

Borghese Gallery

• Visitors with reduced mobility can use the rear entrance to avoid the front staircase.
• The second-floor elevator has limited space, so large wheelchairs may need to be exchanged for museum-provided wheelchairs.

Castel Sant’Angelo

• The site is only partially accessible because of historic stairs, ramps, and uneven routes. Lift access may be limited in some conditions.

Additional information

• Borghese Gallery entry is by reservation only and must be used for the selected time slot. Official ticket information also notes that reservations are obligatory.
• Borghese Gallery visits usually run in fixed 2-hour shifts, so late arrival may reduce your time inside.

What to bring

Borghese Gallery

• Strict dress code: The gallery mandates that everyone wear smart casuals to the venue.

Castel Sant'Angelo

• A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

What's not allowed

Borghese Gallery

• The experience is restricted for minor guests if they aren't accompanied by an adult.
• Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Bags, big or small, are not permitted inside the Borghese Gallery and will need to be checked into the cloakroom before entering.

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Tripods, food and drink, and large bags are not allowed at the venue.

Accessibility

Borghese Gallery

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Some areas of the museum including the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.
• Entry is free for persons with a disability as well as their accompanying guardian (carry a valid photo ID).

Additional information

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Mandatory security checks would still be required at the entrance even with fast-track entry tickets.

Inclusions #

Borghese Gallery

• Entry to Borghese Gallery

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo

• Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese

Exclusions #

• Live guide at both locations

From gladiator arenas to Renaissance masterpieces, cover two of Rome's most in-demand sites on one ticket.

• Everything you get at Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Timed entry across all three ancient sites, letting you explore the arena, forum ruins, and hilltop grounds independently at your own pace, with no guide or fixed route.
• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry within your reserved window, giving you independent access to a private art collection spanning Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael, with no group pace to follow.
• Why choose this combo: Since these sites sit on opposite ends of Rome, booking both in advance lets you plan two dedicated days, ancient ruins on one, Renaissance art on the other, without last-minute schedule juggling.

Inclusions #

• Entry to the Colosseum

• Access to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• Access to the 1st and 2nd Floor of the Colosseum

• Escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery

• Booking and handling fees

Exclusions #

• Guide accompanying you on the tour

• Access to Colosseum's 4th and 5th Floor or the Underground

• Audioguide (purchasable on-site at the Borghese Gallery for 5 Euros)

What to bring

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• Carry a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking; it may be requested at entry.

Borghese Gallery

• Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking; it may be requested at entry.

What's not allowed

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• Large backpacks, suitcases, and bulky luggage are not permitted.
• There is no on-site storage. Baby strollers are allowed when necessary.

Borghese Gallery

• Medium and large bags, backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas, and selfie sticks must be checked into the cloakroom.
• Only small pouches or purses up to 21 x 15 cm can be carried inside.
• Food, drinks, and animals aren't permitted, except guide dogs.

Accessibility

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Borghese Gallery

• Visitors with reduced mobility can use the rear entrance to bypass the front staircase. The second-floor elevator has limited space, so larger wheelchairs may need to be swapped for one provided by the museum.

Additional information

• Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill tickets are valid only for the date and time slot selected at checkout.
• Borghese Gallery entry is reservation-only and valid for your selected time slot. Given the distance between the two sites, most visitors plan them across separate days.