Tour
From Slavery to Freedom
2.5 hours
Highlights Tour
The most popular way to see the house
This 45-minute guided experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. This popular pass includes access to our gardens, grounds, walking tours, family-friendly activities, and exhibits.
The Highlights Tour can sell out quickly - booking your tickets in advance online is recommended.
Guests should plan to arrive at the visitor center 30 minutes prior to their tour start time to allow time to pass through a security screening and travel from the visitor center to the mountaintop.
What’s included
Access to
- The historic Monticello mountaintop
- The Shop at Monticello
- The Farm Shop on the mountaintop
- The Monticello Café
- Free Wifi
- Free Parking
- Film and Exhibits at the Visitor Center
- Monticello Mobile Guide
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