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House Tour and Grounds Ticket
Get an intimate look at the extraordinary house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family. See the...
Get an intimate look at the extraordinary house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family. See the furnishings, art, books, gadgets and other objects that reveal Jefferson's unique mind. The guided House Tour covers the rooms on Monticello's first floor and lasts about 35 minutes.
Also included:
- Slavery at Monticello Tours
- Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
- Seasonal Mountaintop Activity Center
- Exhibitions, Film, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Visitor Center
- 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA
Group Tours: Special rates are available for adult groups of 25 or more, and for youth/student groups. Call 434-984-9880 for more information and to make reservations.
House Tour Schedule Tours are scheduled to run throughout the day, and last approximately 35 minutes.
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Gardens and Grounds Tours
Explore Jefferson's lifelong interest in gardening, botany, and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of...
Explore Jefferson's lifelong interest in gardening, botany, and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove, and orchards. Monticello interpreters lead these 45-minute walking tours, offering historical background, plant identification, and stories about the gardens along the way.
Making Reservations
Reservations for this tour are not required. Tours begin near the South Pavilion on Monticello's West Lawn.
Other Tours and Events
Signature Tours
See more of Monticello with a more intimate / small group setting. These leisurely evening tours, which are limited to...
See more of Monticello with a more intimate / small group setting. These leisurely evening tours, which are limited to approximately 20 people, feature a guided exploration of Monticello that includes the rooms on the main floor of the house, the third-floor Dome Room, and an introduction to the cellar dependencies and “Crossroads” exhibit. Visitors will also have time to walk the West Lawn flower gardens on their own.
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Signature Tours
See more of Monticello with a more intimate / small group setting. These leisurely evening tours, which are limited to...
See more of Monticello with a more intimate / small group setting. These leisurely evening tours, which are limited to approximately 20 people, feature a guided exploration of Monticello that includes the rooms on the main floor of the house, the third-floor Dome Room, and an introduction to the cellar dependencies and “Crossroads” exhibit. Visitors will also have time to walk the West Lawn flower gardens on their own.
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Signature Tours
See more of Monticello with a more intimate / small group setting. These leisurely evening tours, which are limited to...
See more of Monticello with a more intimate / small group setting. These leisurely evening tours, which are limited to approximately 20 people, feature a guided exploration of Monticello that includes the rooms on the main floor of the house, the third-floor Dome Room, and an introduction to the cellar dependencies and “Crossroads” exhibit. Visitors will also have time to walk the West Lawn flower gardens on their own.
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Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden Tour at Monticello
Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—will...
Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—will include an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors will participate in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables. The guide will greet participants at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center Garden Shop.
Also included:
- House Tour at 11:30 (immediately following the Revolutionary Garden Tour)
- Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
- Slavery at Monticello Tours (April-October)
- Film, Exhibitions, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
- 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA
Scheduling a Revolutionary Garden Tour
Tickets for these tours typically sell out in advance. To make your reservation online, please click on the tickets icon above.
Please plan to arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before the time of your reservation. Please note that your ticket includes a House Tour at 11:30 am, following the Revolutionary Garden Tour.
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Special Event
Antique Roses, Summer Perennials & Wine Tasting
Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants Open House
Antique Roses, Summer Perennials & Wine...
Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants Open House
Antique Roses, Summer Perennials & Wine Tasting
As spring turns to summer, the collection of antique roses at Tufton Farm reaches peak bloom. Peggy Cornett will lead rose walks through the gardens, discussing the long history of rose cultivation. Brian Hartsock will hold a rose culture and propagation workshop, and Paul Legrand will discuss the first year in the life of a beehive, with newly installed beehives. A wide selection of plants will be on sale. FREE, Tufton Farm 10 am – 4 pm; Wine Tasting, 1 – 3 pm
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Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden Tour at Monticello
Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—will...
Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—will include an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors will participate in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables. The guide will greet participants at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center Garden Shop.
Also included:
- House Tour at 11:30 (immediately following the Revolutionary Garden Tour)
- Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
- Slavery at Monticello Tours (April-October)
- Film, Exhibitions, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
- 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA
Scheduling a Revolutionary Garden Tour
Tickets for these tours typically sell out in advance. To make your reservation online, please click on the tickets icon above.
Please plan to arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before the time of your reservation. Please note that your ticket includes a House Tour at 11:30 am, following the Revolutionary Garden Tour.
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