Thank you all for the excellent information and the great tips.

Adrienne - I don't have to take the tablet, but I can see it better than the phone. I prefer it bc it's so much easier to read. It's a "getting older" thing. lol No one has mentioned the size of the bags. My tablet is the 7" Nexus, so maybe it would fit.

I can't recall if there was anything specific about not taking cameras. You aren't allowed to take pictures.

I will be using my Roma Pass enter this for "free". How do I reserve in advance using the Roma pass?
Thanks for posting your question which made me think about this. Going in July.

>>>I will be using my Roma Pass enter this for "free". How do I reserve in advance using the Roma pass?<<<

You have to call and reserve a time and tell them you are using the pass. You will still have to retrieve a ticket and check your stuff.

Thanks Kybourbon!

If you call using the Roma Pass they will give you a confirmation number to show when you arrive. Definitely arrive early. The park is fairly large to walk through and you will have lines to wait in.

javafan1 or anyone:

Can you tell me the approximate size of the plastic bag provided for sensitive personal belongings?

Regarding booking using Roma Pass, we intend to buy the Roma Pass once we arrive in Rome, in May 1st week.And we intend to use the Roma Pass for the Borghese gallery.

So, if I call them now and ask them to book for us, will they simply do it or ask for a proof that we already have the Roma Pass?

RajatMakar,
Yes, you just ring them up, reserve your time, mention the Romapass, and they will give you your reservation. I used Skype for the call as it was less expensive than using my mobile phone plan.
Enjoy! The Borghese is one of my favorite galleries. The gardens are lovely, too. If you arrive by cab, it is a long walk up a hill through the entrance gate, so allow extra time for a nice walk.

Thank @travel12345 for the quick clarification. I will try to book a slot around 11 AM, so that we do need to rush in the morning.

< If you arrive by cab, it is a long walk up a hill through the entrance gate, so allow extra time for a nice walk.>

No it's not. It's a short walk along a flat path if the cab drops you at the Via Pinciana gate. This Google street view image shows this entrance - the gallery is the large white building in the background.


http://tinyurl.com/gnjx658

Thanks for the link, blueyedcod. Brings back beautiful memories, I must return!

Remember to arrive at the Museum 30 minutes before your appointment or risk losing your ticket. You also need the time for their check in, coat check, etc.

I called up Borghese Gallery (+39 06 32810) just now and made our booking for May. We will be using Roma Pass for this site.
The booking experience was quite easy as the Booking lady spoke very clear english and understood my Indian accent even better :)

She requested us to reach 40 mins before the scheduled time.