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Washington D.C. Monticello Day Tour 9 hr

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 26% in Washington DC

49 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 9 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Monticello on a 9-hour small-group trip from Washington D.C., with round-trip transport and an official guided highlights tour.

About this tour

Leave Washington D.C. behind for a day at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop estate. This 9-hour small-group trip pairs round-trip transportation with time to explore the home, gardens, and grounds while considering Jefferson’s vision for America, the architecture he shaped over decades, and the realities of slavery on the plantation.

An expert guide or driver-guide accompanies the journey, and admission includes Monticello’s official 45-minute Highlights Tour. After the guided introduction, you’ll have additional time to discover the estate at your own pace. Bottled water and a snack are provided, and the vehicle is selected to suit the number of guests. The tour departs from a designated Washington D.C. meeting point, with select pickup and drop-off locations available.

Choose this Washington D.C. Monticello day tour for a convenient, thoughtful visit to one of the country’s most significant historic estates. Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and cash for any personal purchases or expenses not covered by the tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop estate and gardens
  • Join the official 45-minute Highlights Tour
  • Learn about Jefferson’s vision, architecture, and the realities of slavery
  • Travel round trip from Washington D.C. with a guide-driver

What's included

Included

  • Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello admission
  • Official 45-minute Highlights Tour
  • Round-trip transportation from select Washington D.C. pickup and drop-off locations
  • Expert tour guide or driver-guide
  • Comfortable, professionally maintained vehicle based on group size
  • Bottled water
  • Chips or granola bar

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals, food, and drinks beyond the listed snacks and bottled water
  • Gratuities; 15%–20% recommended

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pregnant travelers are allowed if under 24 weeks
  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended; bring sun protection and cash
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  • Some attractions, shops, and tickets may require cash
  • Third-party attraction tickets and city passes are not accepted; admission must be purchased during booking or from the guide on tour day
  • Provide a valid, reachable phone number for trip communication
  • For multiple bookings, provide all confirmation numbers to help ensure travel on the same bus
  • Tour duration includes visits, travel, traffic, and driving between locations
  • Meeting point: Shakespeare Theatre, 610 F Street NW, Washington D.C.; departure at 8:00 AM

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 540 minutes, or 9 hours, including visits, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.

What is included at Monticello?

Admission to Monticello and the official 45-minute Highlights Tour are included, with additional time to explore the estate and gardens.

Where does the tour depart from?

The listed meeting point is Shakespeare Theatre, 610 F Street NW, Washington D.C., with an 8:00 AM departure. Select pickup and drop-off locations are available.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Round-trip transportation is provided in a professionally maintained vehicle, with the vehicle type based on the number of guests.

Are meals included?

Meals are not included. Bottled water and a snack, such as chips or a granola bar, are provided.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.64 on Viator and 4.91 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 26% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 26% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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