Happening at Monticello
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Slavery at Monticello Tours
MonticelloAll DayTourIncluded in the price of admission during regularly scheduled hours. These daily guided outdoor tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.
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Daily Tours
All DayTourWe offer a variety of daily tours and experiences at Monticello. Find a tour that suits your interests!
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The Saunders-Monticello Trail
All DayTourWith native hardwood forest, deep ravines and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the trail winds its way toward Monticello and back in a very manageable four miles. A maximum grade of 5% keeps it completely accessible to walkers, cyclists and those in wheelchairs.
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Monticello Scavenger Hunts
All DayTourEnhance your visit with our new mobile Scavenger Hunts. Use your smartphone to complete unique challenges- snap photos, explore new spaces, test your knowledge, and share your thoughts. FREE with admission.
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Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour
Meets at Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Archaeology, TourJoin Monticello staff for a 90-minute walking tour into the woodlands to explore how we use archaeology to better understand the plantation and the lives of those who lived and labored here.