Rome Villa Borghese Sketching Class: Draw Fountains & Gardens

You draw at five named stops instead of walking past them.

A sketching class at Villa Borghese in Rome where you draw at five specific sites (the Sea Horse Fountain, the Aviary of the secret gardens, Piazza di Siena, the Temple of Diana, and the lakeside temples) using provided pens, pencils, markers, watercolors and paper. A live guide in English, Spanish or Italian leads the group through the park, stopping at each location long enough to sketch, color and observe.

The experience

Two and a half hours at Villa Borghese means you're not rushing between landmarks. The meeting point is Piazza Scipione Borghese at the Venus fountain, where your guide hands out the drawing tools: fineliner pens, pencils, markers, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, brushes, watercolor paints, and paper with a support tablet. You move through the park at a pace that lets you actually sit and draw, not just photograph.

The five stops are chosen for what they offer on paper. The Sea Horse Fountain with its four horses is the first real drawing subject. Piazza di Siena opens up with multiple options: Raphael's house, the clock house, the fountain of the three puppets, or the tall pine trees. The Temple of Diana sits surrounded by stone seats where you can settle in and work. Around the lake, the Temple of Aesculapius in the center and La Fonte Gaia, an Art Nouveau fountain, give you water and architecture to render. The Aviary of the secret gardens and La Meridiana fill the gaps between.

The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian and stays with the group throughout. You bring no equipment. Everything needed for sketching is provided. The park is fully accessible, and you can bring a stroller if you're traveling with infants or small children.

What’s included

• Use of fineliner pens, pencils, markers, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, brushes and watercolor paints.
• drawing paper and support tablet.
• instruction from a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.

Before you book

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 14:30 and 10:30, from € 60 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Friday: 14:30Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 and 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 79 years) · Senior (80 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to draw at specific fountains and landmarks rather than wander the park choosing your own subjects. The route is planned and materials are provided.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually draw during the sketching class?

You draw at five named stops: the Sea Horse Fountain with four horses, the Aviary and La Meridiana in the secret gardens, Piazza di Siena with its houses and fountains, the Temple of Diana on its stone seats, and the lakeside temples including the Temple of Aesculapius and La Fonte Gaia. Your guide chooses the stops and you decide what to sketch at each one.

Is the sketching class inside Villa Borghese's art gallery?

No. The class stays in the gardens and parks of Villa Borghese, not in the Galleria Borghese building. You're drawing outdoors at fountains, gardens and architectural sites throughout the grounds.

What drawing tools and materials are included?

Fineliner pens, pencils, markers, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, brushes, watercolor paints, drawing paper and a support tablet are all provided. You don't need to bring your own supplies.

Where exactly do we meet and how long is the class?

You meet at the Venus fountain in Piazza Scipione Borghese. The class runs for two and a half hours, moving between the five sketching stops in the park.