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Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden Tour at Monticello

Wednesdays and Saturdays, April 27 - October 26

9 a.m.

Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—includes an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors participates in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables.

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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Guidelines for Revolutionary Garden Tours

Please arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before your Tour. The guide will greet participants at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center Garden Shop

There are no refunds unless the Tour is canceled by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

Other Guidelines

Bags and Backpacks. None exceeding 11 x 15 x 6 inches are allowed beyond the Shuttle Station.
In the House. Eating, drinking, chewing gum and using tobacco products are prohibited. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off. Still photography, filming, and video recording are prohibited. Visitors are urged not to touch or lean on walls or furnishings.
On the Grounds. The West Lawn is open to visitors; otherwise visitors are asked to remain on designated paths and trails. Smoking is not permitted near the house or its dependencies and terraces.
Photography: Still photography, filming and video recording for personal use are permitted on the grounds of Monticello. No photography of any kind is allowed inside the house.
Pets. Pets are allowed on the grounds if leashed. With the exception of certified service dogs, pets are not allowed in any buildings or on the shuttle buses. Visitors who bring pets are required to clean up after them.
Smoking. Monticello is a smoke-free site.
Visiting with Kids. Families with toddlers are encouraged to use small strollers when touring the house. Families with active or restless young children may be asked to take turns touring the house, as a courtesy to other visitors.