Villa Borghese : Keeping up with the Borghese Family

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Rome, Italy

1 hour tour

Step inside Rome’s Borghese Gallery and trace the stories behind its world-famous collection of Caravaggio, Bernini, Canova, and Raphael. This tour is designed for art lovers, curious travelers, and anyone who wants to see beyond the surface of these masterpieces. You’ll explore dramatic sculptures, controversial commissions, and paintings that shaped the Baroque and Renaissance. From the gripping realism of Caravaggio to Bernini’s marble figures caught in motion, every stop reveals how art and power intertwined. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how beauty, politics, and ambition shaped this extraordinary collection.

Created by Marco Bianchi

Marco is a 42-year-old native Roman who was born and raised in the historic Trastevere district. From childhood, he was surrounded by ancient history, with the Forum and Colosseum practically in his backyard. For the past 15 years, Marco has shared Rome's ancient wonders with enthusiasm to vistors from all over the world.