Overview
Galleria Borghese cannot be visited without a reservation. Entry works in hourly shifts, each capped at 180 people, and every visit lasts two hours. The full ticket costs €16 plus a compulsory €2 reservation fee, and the museum is closed on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January.
Missed the window? Book a guided visit with entry included
Licensed operators hold their own allocation of tickets. A guided visit is the realistic way in when the official release is gone — and you skip the queue.
Exact tour we link to:Galleria Borghese Guided Tour
See guided visits & pricesBooking partner: Civitatis. Free cancellation on most tours.
The cap is what makes it hard: with 180 places per shift, weekend and mid-morning slots are gone well before walk-in visitors show up, and there is no queue to join at the door. When the official calendar is full, the realistic option is a guided visit sold with its own admission.
At a glance
| Do you need a permit or reservation? | Compulsory reservation (timed shift) |
|---|---|
| Cost | €18 |
| How to get it | Book on the official ticket office linked from the museum site, or call +39 06 32810 (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.). |
| When it opens | Hard to get · 1 h · 180 pax · 2 h |
| All-inclusive alternative | Galleria Borghese Guided Tour |
| Official rules | galleriaborghese.cultura.gov.it |
How the permit works
- 1Book on the official ticket office linked from the museum site, or call +39 06 32810 (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.).
- 2Choose your shift; entries run every hour and the visit lasts two hours (the last shift of the day is shorter).
- 3Pay the ticket plus the compulsory €2 reservation fee.
- 4Arrive before your shift with the booking to collect or show your ticket; bags go to the cloakroom.
Required documents
- Booking confirmation (on your phone or printed)
- ID for reduced or free categories
- Nothing bulky: large bags must be left at the cloakroom
Insider tips
- Tickets for the museum’s free days are released only 10 days before the date and go quickly.
- The first shift of the day is usually the calmest time for the Bernini sculptures on the ground floor.
- Two hours goes fast: see the sculpture rooms first, then the picture gallery upstairs.
Sold-out alternatives
If your dates are gone, these get you a comparable experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is a reservation required for Galleria Borghese?
Yes. Every ticket type carries a compulsory reservation fee of €2, and entry is only by booked shift.
How many people can enter each shift?
The museum states that 180 people can enter each shift. Shifts start every hour and the visit lasts two hours.
How much does a Galleria Borghese ticket cost?
The full price is €16 plus the €2 reservation fee. Reduced and free categories exist; check the official ticket page for the current list.
When is Galleria Borghese closed?
It opens Tuesday to Sunday, so it is closed on Mondays, and also on 25 December and 1 January.
What can I do if every shift is sold out?
Keep checking the official calendar for returns, or book a guided visit that includes admission; tour operators hold their own entries.