Late December
This tour is a rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark, decorated with the style of holiday greenery found during Jefferson’s era. A premier 90-minute experience, this tour will explore all three floors of Monticello, including the Dome Room.
It offers an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop – enslaved and free – celebrated the holidays.
Dates/Times: December 18-23; 26-27 at 5:15pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:00pm, and 6:15pm
Included with your ticket: | |
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| -Hot cider and a cookie at The Museum Shop | -Free Wifi and Monticello Mobile Guide |
| -Free Parking | |
Note, stairs are required to reach the second and third floors of the house. Everyone on the tour, regardless of age, must be able to climb and descend stairs unassisted. If you're unable to explore the upper floors, you can spend extra time with our staff in Jefferson's Hall until your group rejoins you.
New in 2026 and designed for families with children ages 5 to 11, this tour features hands-on learning while exploring the first floor of the house and provides an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop — enslaved and free — celebrated the holidays.
Monticello is a nonprofit that depends on the support of visitors like you. Commemorate America's 250th with a Monticello Membership and enjoy year-round access, exclusive perks, and member-only benefits. Includes a free standard-rate house tour every time you visit!
