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Washington DC Private Day Trip to Monticello 10 hr

TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10

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8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 10 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello on a private Washington, DC, day trip with a guide, scenic transport, and time for lunch.

About this tour

Travel from Washington, DC, to Monticello on a private day trip to the hilltop estate of Thomas Jefferson, America’s third president. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the home Jefferson designed and take in the gardens and views toward the Blue Ridge Mountains. This Washington DC Monticello day trip includes round-trip transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, a driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The scenic journey leads to Charlottesville, where you can walk through the estate and discover the setting that reflects Jefferson’s life and ideas. After your visit, stop at historic Michie Tavern for lunch; food and drinks are not included in the tour price. Then relax on the return drive to Washington, DC, with hotel drop-off. The tour runs rain or shine, and all visitors must pass through airport-style security. Choose this private Washington DC Monticello tour for a guided visit, comfortable transport, and time to explore the estate at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Explore the home and estate of America’s third president
  • Admire gardens and Blue Ridge Mountain views
  • Enjoy a scenic drive between Washington, DC, and Charlottesville
  • Stop for lunch at historic Michie Tavern, at your own expense

What's included

Included

  • Private guided tour
  • Round-trip transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security
  • The tour operates rain or shine
  • Wear comfortable shoes

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This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 3.26 from 8 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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