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Private tour in Rome Karin N
The Borghese Gallery and gardens: Private and Skip the Line Tour
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Ciao, I’m Karin, a licensed tour guide and art historian, and Rome is the city I chose to call home. I was born in Eastern Europe, grew up in Israel, and eventually followed my passion for art and history all the way to Italy. I hold both a B.A. and an M.A. in Art History, specializing in the Italian Renaissance, which allows me to share Rome’s artistic heritage with depth, clarity and genuine enthusiasm! For more than half a decade, I’ve been guiding private and small-group tours in English, Russian, Hebrew and Italian. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all itineraries. Instead, I create personalized experiences based on your interests—whether you’re drawn to Renaissance masters, ancient history, contemporary street art or the quieter corners of local Roman life. I often guide visitors through iconic museums such as the Borghese Gallery, I lead immersive journeys through the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and also help guests navigate the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with confidence and providing proper context. As an “elective Roman,” someone who chose Rome rather than being born here, I believe I bring a fresh and curious perspective to its stories, artworks and neighbourhoods. My goal is always the same: to make art and history engaging, accessible, and memorable for every visitor. I look forward to welcoming you to Rome—a presto!
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A masterpiece-filled journey through Bernini, Caravaggio, and Renaissance genius at the Borghese Gallery.
Overview of your Rome tour
A guided tour of the Borghese Gallery is a journey through the heart of Renaissance and Baroque art, set within the former villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V. The ground floor is dominated by Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s revolutionary sculptures: The Goat Amalthea, Aeneas and Anchises, the dramatic Pluto and Proserpina, the lyrical Apollo and Daphne, and the powerful David, all revealing his mastery of movement and emotion. Nearby stands Antonio Canova’s refined Paulina Bonaparte. Caravaggio’s intense paintings illuminate the rooms: Bacchino Malato, Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Madonna of Palafrenieri, Saint Jerome, David with the Head of Goliath, and Saint John the Baptist. On the first floor, masterpieces continue with Lanfranco’s Council of the Gods, Raphael’s The Deposition and Lady with a Unicorn, Perugino’s Madonna and Child and Saint Sebastian, Domenichino’s Diana, Antonello da Messina’s Portrait of a Man, and Titian’s iconic Sacred and Profane Love.
Your Rome tour itinerary
We will see these masterpieces and many other works: -Gianlorenzo Bernini sculptures: The Goat Amalthea, Aeneas and Anchises, Pluto and Proserpina, Apollo and Daphne, David Cardinal Scipione Borghese, Paul V -Antonio Canova: Paulina Bonaparte -Caravaggio's paintings: Bacchino Malato, Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Madonna of Palafrenieri, Saint Jerome, David with the head of Goliah, Saint John the Baptist -First Floor: -Lanfranco: Council of the Gods -Raphael: The Deposition, Lady with a Unicorn -Perugino: Madonna and Child, Saint Sebastian -Domenichino: Daiana - Antonello da Messina: Portrait of a man -Tiziano: Sacred and Profane Love Attention ticket availability is limited. Before booking the tour, please contact me for the ticket availability. The itinerary can be customized. -Please bring a copy of your passport (hard copy or photo on your phone) tickets are nominal and you must show a copy of your documents.
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Type: Walking
- Walking Tour. I suggest bringing a bottle of water and to wear comfortable shoes - Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different. -Only small bags/backpacks (40x35x15) are permitted. -For security reasons, all visitors are to be screened with Metal Detectors.
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Borghese Gallery and Museum, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
At the Gardens of Borghese Gallery in front of the entrance. I will have a sign with your name. Note: if you need a private transfer from/to your accommodation please contact me after your booking. Are you a cruiser? Please contact me to customize the tour.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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