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We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as many of our house tour options sell out early. All ticket options are available online.
Go upstairs! Hear in-depth stories about Jefferson, his family, and many of Monticello’s free and enslaved residents. Includes all three floors, the dome, and more. Guided Tour Length: 90 min.
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Explore Thomas Jefferson’s life, Monticello’s iconic architecture, and slavery on the plantation. Includes first floor rooms and outdoor spaces. Guided Tour Length: 45 min.
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This guided, small-group tour invites visitors to discuss and contemplate the enduring legacies of slavery and freedom. Includes first floor of main house and outdoor spaces. Guided Tour Length: 2.5 hours
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These special guided 45-minute tours are uniquely designed for families with children ages 5 to 11.
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This pass provides access to Monticello’s historic mountaintop, exhibits, and additional programs.
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Unique offerings throughout the year
Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour
MARCH through NOVEMBER - Learn how we use archaeology to unearth Monticello’s past, including Indigenous histories, slavery, and changes to the land. Tour Length: 90 min.
Women at Monticello Tour
JUNE - OCT: This one-hour guided tour focuses on the experiences of women, both enslaved and free, who lived and labored at Monticello.
Private Guide Tour
Have the ultimate Monticello insider’s experience on a tour tailored exclusively to your interests. Includes guided access to galleries, grounds, and all three floors of the house. Tour Length: Up to 3.5 hours
There's so much to explore. Give yourself time to see everything. (Most guests spend about 3.5 hours at Monticello.)
Slavery at Monticello Tour
Guided outdoor tours of Mulberry Row focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation. Tour Length: 45 min.
Meet Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions. Available most Tuesdays – Saturdays.
Gardens and Grounds Tour
Seasonal guided outdoor tours of the flower, vegetable, and fruit gardens focus on Jefferson’s lifelong interest in gardening and the enslaved people who turned his ideas into reality. Tour Length: 45 min.
Family Activities
Check out hands-on activity centers, mobile scavenger hunts, and more available for young visitors.
Dining
The Monticello Café and Farm Shop menus include sandwiches, salads, pastries, kid-friendly options, and a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Shopping
From souvenirs and children's gifts to garden seeds and Monticello-made foods, our shops have something for everyone.
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Find out what's available during your day at Monticello, including exhibits, films, remembrance areas, children's activities, shopping, special events, and more!
Pass holders enjoy unlimited general admission to Monticello and a 20% discount in The Shop. Pricing starts at $70!
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931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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