Tour
Highlights Tour
Our most popular tour. Explore Thomas Jefferson’s life, Monticello’s iconic architecture, and slavery on the plantation. Includes first floor rooms and outdoor spaces.
From Slavery to Freedom
Legacies of Monticello’s enslaved families
This 2.5 hour, small-group, guided, interactive tour has a specific focus on slavery at Monticello and its legacies.
The tour begins at the visitor center, with a visit to the Burial Ground for Enslaved People. It continues on the historic mountaintop with an exploration of the South Wing, the first floor of the house, surrounding grounds, and Mulberry Row through the perspectives of enslaved people who lived and labored on the plantation. Guests will participate in a facilitated dialogue on race and the legacies of slavery in the United States and are encouraged to share their own experiences and perspectives along the way. The tour concludes at the Contemplative Site.
Note: This tour is held rain or shine and includes a fair amount of walking over some uneven terrain.
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.
You'll have access to: | |
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| -Free Parking | -The Shop at Monticello |
| -Free Wifi and Monticello Mobile Guide | -The Farm Shop on the Mountaintop |
| -Gardens and Grounds | -The Monticello Café |
Programs included with your ticket
Helpful Information
Monticello Membership Program
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!
