Itinerary
The History Buff
A day for history lovers to take a deep dive into the life of Thomas Jefferson as both founder and plantation patriarch, and his dual legacy.
Local Universities
Welcome University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Community College Guests!
All guests who are currently affiliated with the University of Virginia or Piedmont Community College as students (undergraduate or graduate) are eligible to reserve one free ticket for themselves.
Monticello extends this offer for the following tours: Highlights Tour and Gardens and Grounds Pass.
How to Get Your Tickets
Reserve Online and Pick-up In Person
- Reserve your ticket online for any General Admission tour, which includes the Highlights Tour or Grounds Ticket (as availability permits).
- To ensure your reservation and so you are able to tour with your group, please purchase tickets for ALL persons in your traveling party (including the student).
- When you arrive at the Monticello ticket office, present your current and valid student ID a minimum of 30 minutes prior to your reserved tour time.
- Receive your ticket(s) and enjoy your visit to Monticello.
Get Tickets in Person
- Come to the Monticello ticket office and request to see the next available ticket options for the Highlights Tour or Grounds Ticket.
- Present your valid student ID to receive your ticket and enjoy your visit to Monticello.
Plan Your Visit
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ItineraryThe Adventurer
Get moving—hike the mountain trails, explore Monticello’s grounds, and experience the landscape that shaped Jefferson’s world.
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ItineraryBlack History
A powerful journey to explore the lives and legacies of the enslaved community, contemplate the triumphs and tragedies of those held in bondage, and learn how oral history, written records, and archaeology tell the complex story of slavery at Monticello.
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ItineraryThe Local
A leisurely return visit for neighbors and frequent guests—wander favorite spots, catch rotating exhibits, and savor Monticello at your own pace.
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