Tour
From Slavery to Freedom
This guided, small-group tour focuses on Monticello's enslaved community and discusses the enduring legacies of slavery and freedom.
Slavery at Monticello Tour
Learn about the experiences of enslaved laborers
- All Guests Included with Every Ticket
These guided outdoor walking tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation. Included in the price of admission.
Reservations for this tour are not required. Check signs onsite or ask a Monticello staff member for a daily schedule.
Tours begin on Mulberry Row near the Hemmings Cabin (view a map of Monticello for visitors).
Note: We are currently hard at work to make Monticello’s historic mountaintop more accessible for all visitors. As a result, Mulberry Row is temporarily only accessible via stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage guests to learn more about slavery at Monticello by exploring the South Wing exhibits, and using the Bloomberg Connects digital experience.
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![The names of people enslaved at Monticello cut into spaces in a corten steel wall so that they stand out from the light behind them.]()
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ProgramGardens and Grounds Tour
Explore Monticello's restored flower gardens, vegetable garden, and surrounding grounds. Learn about Jefferson's designs for the original landscape and hear stories about the free and enslaved people who helped realize his plans and maintain his gardens.
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ProgramMeet Thomas Jefferson
Guests can meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person, most Tuesdays through Saturdays during regularly scheduled hours.
