We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as many of our house tour options sell out early. All ticket options are available for advance purchase online.
Starting June 5! Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour
Join archaeologists for a 90 minute walking tour into the woodlands of Monticello to learn about how we use archaeology to better understand the plantation and the stories of those who lived and labored here.
Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? This exclusive pass takes you behind the scenes: through the first floor of Monticello and up the narrow staircase to explore the private quarters on the second and third floors, including the iconic Dome Room.
This new 45-minute guided experience includes iconic first floor spaces, the West Lawn, and South Wing. Offered mornings and early afternoons.
This popular pass includes a self-guided house tour and access to our gardens, grounds, and exhibits. Offered in afternoons only.
This 2.5 hour, guided, small-group, interactive tour explores Monticello through the perspectives of enslaved people who labored on the plantation. Similar tour previously titled the "Hemings Family Tour."
Featuring hands-on learning, these tours highlight Jefferson’s ideas and accomplishments and share stories of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived on this working plantation. Available seasonally.
Enjoy Monticello’s Gardens and Grounds at your own pace. This outdoor pass provides access to Monticello’s historic mountaintop, outdoor tours, exhibits, and visitor center.
Enhance your visit with our new mobile Scavenger Hunt. Use your smartphone to complete unique challenges - snap photos, explore new spaces, test your knowledge, and share your thoughts. Included in the price of admission.
Enjoy the ultimate Monticello insider’s experience and explore Jefferson’s mountaintop home on a tour tailored exclusively to your interests. Offered year round with at least two-weeks notice.
View rates for locals, active military and veterans, UVA and PVCC students, and annual passes.
Interested in booking a Live Virtual Tour for your class or group? Contact digital.learning@monticello.org
Complete your visit with a stop at Jefferson Vineyards, owned by Monticello. Steeped in history, Jefferson Vineyards offers award-winning wines and stunning mountain views.
