Itinerary
The Adventurer
Get moving—hike the mountain trails, explore Monticello’s grounds, and experience the landscape that shaped Jefferson’s world.
Archaeology in Action
Monticello’s active excavation site
- Cost Included with Every Ticket
The Archaeology in Action program explains current archaeological excavations and how Monticello’s archaeologists excavate and do analysis. The talk will touch on research themes of the historic mountaintop landscape and historic dining and entertaining practices as reflected through artifacts. Guests will learn about recent finds and research and can ask our archaeologists questions.
Fun for all ages. The Archaeology in Action program will look at artifacts, and archaeology at Monticello broadly.
This 20-minute group tour includes a very short amount of walking over uneven terrain and therefore is not ADA compliant. The tour availability is dependent on weather conditions.
Additional Tours and Programs
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ItineraryThe Green Thumb
Explore Monticello's flower gardens, walk the vegetable garden, and learn more about Jefferson's lifelong passion for gardening, his experiments in agriculture, and the enslaved people who made his vision a reality.
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ItineraryThe Daytripper
A visit for those passing through—see Monticello’s highlights, stroll the gardens, and enjoy the views without feeling rushed.
