Step into one of Rome's most iconic museums with a private guide and uncover masterpieces by Bernini, Raffaello, and Caravaggio. Discover the city’s artistic grandeur through an exclusive, personalized tour that reveals the stories behind each work.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most visitors, no special fitness needed
Wildlife
History
The Galleria Borghese was originally designed to house the Borghese family's art collection and was commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early 1600s.
Conservation
The museum actively participates in art preservation programs, ensuring the longevity of its priceless collections for future generations.
Touriks
Step into one of Rome's most iconic museums with a private guide and uncover masterpieces by Bernini, Raffaello, and Caravaggio. Discover the city’s artistic grandeur through an exclusive, personalized tour that reveals the stories behind each work.
Touriks is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in guided cultural and archaeological experiences across the city and Vatican area.
Specializing in in-depth guided visits of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, Touriks offers semi-private, private, and small-group formats that include dome climbs, visits to the underground grottoes, and guided exploration of St. Peter’s tomb.
The company also guides visitors through Rome’s subterranean heritage, including Roman Catacombs, the underground temples of San Clemente, and other proto-Christian basilicas. Selected catacombs tours include private transfer options noted in tour descriptions.
Touriks’ program includes a broad range of Rome itineraries: Colosseum underground and arena tours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walks, Pantheon and Navona Square visits with access to underground sites, Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus visits, Trastevere walks with subterranean sites, and guided visits to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Borghese Gallery.
Individual tour descriptions emphasize major artworks and architectural highlights such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the mosaics of St. Peter’s, and Bernini’s design of St. Peter’s Square. Touriks is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Rome tours are listed with factual itineraries and booking details.
All tour listings state location, format, and options so travelers can select dome climbs, underground grottoes, transfers, or private and small-group experiences when available.
Location
Roma, Lazio
Based in Rome, Italy
Group Options
Private & Small-Group
Private, semi-private and small-group tours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Highlights
Basilica to Catacombs
Tours from St. Peter’s to undergrounds
Select a St. Peter’s Basilica tour, dome climb, catacombs visit or Colosseum experience and secure a guided Rome itinerary that fits travel style.
Advance Booking Recommended
Secure your private tour ahead of time as spots fill quickly, especially during peak season.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Expect to walk and stand a lot inside the museum, so comfortable footwear is a must.
Bring a Notebook or Camera
Capture your favorite artworks or jot down insights to remember your visit.
Respect Museum Rules
No flash photography and maintain quiet to preserve the experience for others.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for hours of walking through the museum's galleries.
Camera or Smartphone
To capture artwork and share your experience.
Notepad and Pen
To jot down insights or information from your guide.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit.