Monticello Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way to experience Monticello?

There are plenty of ways to experience Monticello. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Charlottesville/Thomas-Jeffersons-Monticello-1-Day-Tour-from-Washington-D-C/d23229-132218P397" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Small Group Max 12 Day Tour from DC</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Charlottesville/UNESCO-World-Heritage-Tour/d23229-397764P5" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Private UNESCO World Heritage Tour</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Washington-DC/Monticello-VA-Private-Tour/d657-6349P39" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Monticello, VA Private Tour</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Williamsburg/Private-tour-from-Williamsburg-to-Monticello-World-Heritage-Site/d33617-335271P12" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Private Tour From Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site</a></li></ul>

Q: How much does it cost to visit Monticello in 2026?

A standard admission ticket to Monticello (known as a Grounds Ticket) costs US$22 per person. Kids and teens aged 12–18 are charged US$8 each. Families with children aged 5–11 pay US$2 per child, while kids 5 and under enter free of charge.

Q: How much time should I spend in Monticello?

Count on at least a half a day for exploring Monticello. There’s a lot to see, and visitors typically spend 3.5 hours visiting the grounds. If you plan on hiking along the trails, you may want to factor in even longer. Save time for browsing the gift shop.

Q: Is there free parking at Monticello?

Yes, free parking is offered at Monticello. There are spaces for trailers, buses, and RV’s as well as regular vehicles. Wheelchair-accessible parking and spaces for charging electric cars are also available. From the parking area, a shuttle transports visitors to the house and garden and stops at Jefferson’s gravesite.

Q: Can you take a guided tour of Monticello?

Yes, Monticello offers multiple guided tours. For an additional fee per person or per group, you can take tours focusing on a range of topics. Options include the Highlights, Behind the Scenes, and From Slavery to Freedom tour. A Grounds Ticket lets you explore the area on a self-guided tour with a free mobile guide.

Q: Is Monticello accessible?

Yes, Monticello is mostly accessible. Everything but the upper floors of the historic mansion is ADA-compliant. The path from the parking area to the home and garden isn’t wheelchair-accessible, but the shuttle bus has a wheelchair lift. There are ADA-compliant restrooms and ramps, and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Small Group Max 12 Day Tour from DC

Step into the world of Thomas Jefferson with a day trip from Washington D.C. to Monticello, his meticulously designed mountaintop estate and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy included admission and a 45-minute official guided tour that brings Jefferson’s life, ideas, and influence on life through expert storytelling and preserved interiors. From architectural innovation to sweeping views of the Virginia countryside, Monticello offers a deeper understanding of one of America’s most complex founders. This thoughtfully planned experience provides a meaningful journey into U.S. history without the hassle of organizing transportation or tickets.

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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Small Group Max 12 Day Tour from DC

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $239

Check out historic Charlottesville and a fully guided tour of Thomas Jefferson’s sprawling plantation on one of our private bus tours to Monticello from Washington DC. Climb aboard one of our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for transport from the capital to Charlottesville, to discover more about the exploits of the third US president. The two-hour drive from the city is punctuated by interesting sights and scenery, including historic Civil War battlegrounds and Virginia’s Quantico, home of the FBI Academy.

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Monticello, VA Private Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,740

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This exceptional tour takes us to two of Thomas Jefferson's most iconic masterpieces, the University of Virginia and Monticello, both honored as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1987 for their outstanding cultural significance. Our journey begins with a detailed guided tour of the picturesque University Lawn and the distinguished Rotunda at the University of Virginia, where history and architecture blend beautifully. Next, we head to Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, a thoughtfully designed space featuring an excellent gift shop and numerous engaging exhibitions dedicated to Thomas Jefferson and the rich history of Monticello. For a convenient and pleasant break, you can enjoy a quick bite and refreshing drink at the Monticello Farm Table Cafe before proceeding to your in-depth guided tour of the historic estate.

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Private UNESCO World Heritage Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $356

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Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site

This is a private tour (your group) to an exceptional tour to visit Monticello, a World Heritage Site, home to our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson, primary author of our Declaration of Independence and founder of the University of Virginia. Monticello provides in-depth tours of the historic house, gardens, views of the plantation, and, sometimes, an opportunity to engage in a lively presentation by Bill Barker, who portrays Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life, and there are hourly slave tours to learn about the enslaved men, women, and children who labored on the plantation, including the Hemmings family and many others, like the Fosset family. The Monticello tour concludes with an opportunity to visit Thomas Jefferson's gravesite which is still owned by the family today. After leaving Monticello, guests may choose to have lunch at a nearby restaurant before returning to Williamsburg. Approx: 4 hours travel, 3.5 hours touring, 1 hour lunch.

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Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Know before you go

Monticello is a must for Jefferson and American history buffs.
Plan to spend at least three hours and up to a full day at Monticello.
Children under 5 years old enter for free.
Weather can be extreme in Virginia. Check the forecast and dress appropriately, including layers and comfortable walking shoes for walking around the vast estate.
There is a café on-site as well as a shop with an expansive selection of Jefferson-related books and other souvenirs.
Most of the Monticello estate, including the first and lower levels of the house, are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Loaner wheelchairs are available at the visitor center.

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