Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water, bottled sparkling water and light snacks for the drive
In-vehicle air conditioning
New 2024 vehicle with ample seating and headroom
Tickets to Monticello. For example, the Highlights Tour is $42 per person. See, monticello.org.
Lunch is not included, only light snacks for the roundtrip drive
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Monticello
3 hours 30 min
Our experienced guide will pick travelers up from their hotel and drive to Monticello, one of Virginia's World Heritage Sites. During the drive, our guide will provide important background information to prepare for Monticello's grounds (30 minutes), tour of the house (approx 45 to 90 minutes), slavery tour (approx 60 minutes), presentations (approx 30 minutes), events (if any are available), gravesite (10 minutes) & discuss Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers. After thoroughly touring Monticello and its grounds, our guide can make lunch recommendations and then proceed back to Williamsburg. If guests choose to take the "Behind the Scenes" Tour, it is recommended to purchase tickets as soon as possible because they sell out quickly. If guests choose the "Highlights" tour, it is required to purchase tickets ahead of time. For more information on the different tours at Monticello, it is recommended to visit their website. Our tour does not include Monticello tickets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Tickets to Monticello's tours are not included and should be purchased prior to departing Williamsburg
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site
Can I cancel Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water, bottled sparkling water and light snacks for the drive
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- New 2024 vehicle with ample seating and headroom
What's not included?
- Tickets to Monticello. For example, the Highlights Tour is $42 per person. See, monticello.org.
- Lunch is not included, only light snacks for the roundtrip drive
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Best Williamsburg Tours
