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Visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on a small group day trip from Washington D.C. Spend four hours at the mountaintop estate learning about Jefferson's vision for America, the architecture he shaped over decades, and the realities of slavery on the plantation. The included Highlights Tour provides a 45-minute official guided introduction, with additional time to explore the estate and gardens. Round trip transportation and an English-speaking driver or guide are included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Washington DC (Pass by)
Depart Washington D.C. in comfort as you travel south through Virginia’s rolling countryside. This direct, curated route allows you to relax and focus on the experience ahead while leaving navigation, timing, and logistics to the professionals.
Admission ticket free -
1Monticello
Explore Jefferson's mountaintop home, gardens, architecture, and plantation history, including a 45-minute official guided tour.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Monticello
Visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s lifelong project and one of the most important historic homes in America. Admission and a 45-minute official guided tour are included, offering expert-led access to the house and its preserved interiors. Learn how Jefferson lived, worked, and shaped the nation, while also confronting the full complexity of his legacy. Outside the home, the estate’s elevated setting provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, adding a striking sense of place to the historical narrative.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Washington DC (Pass by)
After your visit, return to Washington D.C. with a deeper understanding of early American history and one of its most influential figures. The return journey offers time to reflect on the stories, architecture, and settings that make Monticello an essential stop for anyone interested in the nation’s past.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- Please note: Cash is required during the tour for certain attractions, shops, and tickets. Guests are advised to prepare sufficient cash in advance.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.
- For individual special needs, tour operator may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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