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Recently, I have come across more and more websites dedicated to purchasing and booking tickets online for museums, trains, and attractions. There is also a clear trend of scaring tourists, claiming that tickets are impossible to buy and that you’ll be stuck waiting in lines, etc. Sometimes, this is true, but in most cases, it’s not. And even if there are queues, they’re not as terrible as suggested.
One exception is the Vatican Museums and the Borghese Gallery—a collection of art comparable to the world’s best museums.
Due to the uniqueness and popularity of these places, you’re unlikely to get in without planning, as there are limited daily quotas for tickets. The only solution is to book tickets in advance, at least a month ahead.
Most intermediary websites do the exact same procedure described below, but they charge you an additional fee. In terms of effort and time spent entering data and purchasing, it’s the same. Plus, by booking on the official website, you eliminate the risk of fraud. This guide was tested by my grandmother, who had never used a computer before, and she succeeded—so you can too!
Today, we’ll learn how to buy tickets to the Borghese Gallery in Rome without intermediaries.
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Where to Safely Buy Tickets for the Borghese Gallery
Attention: Visit only the official online ticket office at TicketOne—it’s the only place where you can buy tickets without intermediaries at the lowest price. Tickets at the ticket offices are usually sold out months in advance, so if this happens, I recommend buying from a reliable agency like www.tiqets.com.
So, if your visit to Rome is at least a month away, you still have a chance to get tickets to the Borghese Gallery. Let’s give it a try:
The Borghese Gallery’s website borghese.gallery always redirects you to www.ticketone.it—this is the official partner store of the Italian Ministry of Culture, so everything is legitimate. In fact, you can start the ticket purchase process right from this page. Just search for “Galleria Borghese.”
- Check out the step-by-step guide for registration on the site.
You’ll also find tickets for other Roman attractions here. You may often see a message that all tickets for the nearest dates are sold out (“Disponibile”), in which case your only option is an agency.
It’s best to book at least 20 days in advance. You can even reserve tickets a month ahead.
Visiting time is limited to two hours, so if you’re a serious art enthusiast and want to fully enjoy all the works, you’ll need to purchase two tickets. Trust me, there’s a lot to see.
Official Ticket Prices
- €17 – Adult (Full Price).
- €2 – Children under 18 (Gratuito <18 anni) or seniors over 65.
- €8.50 – EU citizens aged 18-25 and EU teachers;
- Important: During exhibitions or last-minute purchases from an agency, ticket prices can rise to €30.
As an example, we will reserve two tickets at the total price of €15 for 9 AM. The final cost will be €17 per person since an additional €2 is charged for the presale fee. During special exhibitions, ticket prices can reach up to €30.
Next, you can select and adjust the time and number of tickets. Such a wide choice of dates is not always available.
Note that tickets for 17:45 are sometimes available for just €10 with shortened visiting times. These are great if you’ve already been to the gallery or if you just want to see the most famous Bernini sculptures. You can also purchase tickets that include a guided tour in Italian—an excellent option if regular tickets are sold out for your preferred date and time.
As we see from the price breakdown, the ticket itself costs €13, plus €2 for the presale (Presale fee x €2.00<). Unfortunately, due to limited space and high demand, the only sure way to get into the Borghese Gallery is to book in advance.
Notice that a service fee of €2 is added to the ticket price. So, you should end up paying €17 per ticket, or €34 for two adult tickets. You can also insure your ticket for an additional €1.50. If you’re unable to attend, you’ll get your money back (minus the €1.50 fee). I personally find this option useless, but it might be helpful for the indecisive.
If you’ve already registered, enter your login and password at this stage and click LOGIN. If it’s your first time purchasing tickets to Roman museums, click PROCEED.
Step-by-Step User Registration Guide
Registering a new user is easy; just fill out the minimum required fields on ticketone.it. This will also help you buy tickets for concerts, museums, and events more quickly in the future.
Fill in your details. Only the fields marked with asterisks are required.
Fill out CONTACT DETAILS according to the example. If you don’t want to receive exhibition news, check the “No newsletter, order confirmation only” box. I personally checked it. Then fill in YOUR USER DATA. Here, create your login and password. In the future, you can log in and buy tickets faster, as well as view your invoices and reservations.
- You can generate your personal Fiscal code (codice fiscale) at www.codicefiscale.com.
At the bottom of the page, agree to the terms and conditions by checking the “I give consent” box.
Enter your payment details. You can pay with Visa or MasterCard, as well as PayPal.
Once you’ve entered all the information, you’ll be taken to the “Summary” page—the final step before purchasing the ticket.
Check the date, time, and number of tickets one last time. Then click “Buy now.”
A confirmation email containing a link to download your ticket will be sent to the email address you registered with.
Here’s what the electronic ticket looks like:
You must arrive at the ticket office 15 minutes before the scheduled time, show your barcode reservation, and receive your tickets.
As you can see, dear friends, the process of buying tickets yourself is very simple and doesn’t require intermediaries. Book your tickets on official websites, and with the money you save, treat yourself to a good meal at a great Italian restaurant.
Last-Minute Tickets
If you couldn’t buy a ticket or had trouble registering on the official website, you can also make a reservation on www.getyourguide.com.
The ticket price starts at €29, with available times at 09:00, 11:00, or 13:00. During exhibitions, prices can rise to €40.
How did we write this guide?
The logical place to start searching for tickets is the official source. Visit the Borghese Gallery website borghese.gallery
Click “Tickets” in the menu and proceed to the reservation page.
It looks like this. We’re interested in the Borghese Gallery, so click on it and select “Online Reservations.”
That’s how we ended up on the official online ticket office TicketOne.
We wish all our readers a culturally enriching experience, and we look forward to seeing you on tours!