* Description: Truly a magical setting in which the beauty of the artworks, fountains and monuments commune with the rich and diverse flora of the vast surrounding park. In all a true pleasure for the senses. Your guide will lead you through the breathtaking rooms of the Borghese Gallery and reveal the secrets, stories and techniques behind the masterpieces. Then, you will go for an enchanting walk though the Borghese Gardens and enjoy the surprises and silence of this Eden in the heart of busy Rome. The Tour ends with a breathtaking view from atop the Pincio terrace.
* Operating Days: Thursday and Sunday.
* 2008 Blackout dates: 1 January, 25 December.
* Inclusions: Skip the Line entrance to the Borghese Gallery, comprehensive visit inside the Borghese Gallery (2hours) and visit of the Borghese Gardens (1hour).
* Sites Visited: Borghese Gallery which includes but is not limited to the Caravaggio Room (St. Jerome, David with the Head of Goliath), Bernini sculptures (Apollo and Daphne, David), Canova sculpture (Pauline Bonaparte), works by Raphael (The Deposition, Lady with Unicorn), Perugino (Madonna and Child), Rubens (The Deposition) and Titian (Sacred and Profane Love), Villa Borghese Gardens which include but are not limited to Casino dell’Uccelliera, Fontana dei Puppazzi, Piazza di Siena, Tempietto di Diana, Obelisco di Antonio, View over Piazza del Popolo etc. This is a walking tour and comfortable shoes are recommended. This tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities.
* Redemption Policies: Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time and present your voucher to the tour coordinator. Guests should always arrive by 2.45PM for a prompt departure at 3PM. We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Missed tours due to late arrivals cannot be refunded. The meeting point is in front of the Borghese Gallery Entrance. Details will be provided upon booking.
* Booking Confirmation: This information should not be available to clients until they book. This should be on the voucher they receive after completing their booking. Meeting Time: 2.45.PM Late arrivals will not be tolerated and no refunds will be given for those who arrive after 3.00PM, with no exceptions.
* Meeting Point: In Piazzale del Museo Borghese, in front of the Borghese Gallery Main Entrance. (Villa Borghese entrance on via Pinciana)
* Important Information: The Tour ends at the Pincio Terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo. From there it is extremely quick and easy to reach Piazza del Popolo as well as the adjacent Metro stop (5 min walk), but it does require descending a long flight of steps. This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
* Cancellation Policy: Tours must be canceled within 3 working days of the date of the tour for a full refund (minus the €3.00 booking charge). Past this delay refunds are NOT possible, whatever the reason, and the client will be charged in full. No partial refunds are given for no shows or late shows, whatever the reason.
* Freesale vs. OnRequest Limitations for Online Distributors: This tour can be booked Freesale up to 14 days in advance, following this time limit bookings are OnRequest. Freesale bookings do not require confirmation.
Notes:
Prices:
- 44.00 euro per person adult
- 39.00 euro per person child (4-14)
- Infants up to 3 years old years old travel for free and do not require a reservation.
Price Includes:
- No-line Entrance
- Borghese Gallery entrance ticket (€8,50 + temporary exhibition fee: €4,00) and reservation fee (€2,00)
- English speaking tour guide
- Groups no larger than 25 people
Price Excludes:
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Notes: Tour duration is 3 hours. It is the individual responsibility of all visitors to arrive at the tour departure points.
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