We loved at that we were able to go into the house and still have that aspect of our visit, despite all of the restrictions in place. Digital access to information and signs on things were very helpful. A fascinating place built by a fascinating individual. We appreciate the recognition of Sally Hemmings and her children, as well as the contributions of enslaved peoples to the visions of Thomas Jefferson. We also appreciated the option to walk rather take the shuttle from the visit center to Monticello itself.

Absolutely stunning and beautiful! Everything about this place is amazing! I especially loved the architecture of the house inside and out! I like that there is a self guided tour too. The gardens and grounds are beautiful and they have the fanciest graveyard Ive ever seen.

Very nice place to visit. The staff is great. Learned a lot about Thomas Jefferson and his family - very interesting. Everything is well preserved. The impersonator of Jefferson was very good - the man looks just like him and plays the roll well. Overall, a beautiful place. Jefferson was a man of great taste. On a personal note, the slavery that took place there was sad and troubling, but at least they don’t hid it.

Very well kept and informative home of Thomas Jefferson. Wear good walking shoes and plan to stay a while. So much to see and learn!

As far as historical house tours go in the US it’s pretty decent. We did the grounds since you need to book at least a day in advance to tour the house due to COVID19. They seem to have no restrictions on people touring the grounds and tickets are $20 per person. The grounds are lovely and the garden has so many varieties of edible plants growing in it. They are doing on a good job of social distancing on the shuttles up the hill to the house, every second set of seats is roped off and all windows are open. They don’t enforce wearing a face covering anywhere except the shuttle. So take that into account.

Super neat place to visit with the family. If you are a history buff, or if you just appreciate the American revolutionary period, this is a must. The house has been preserved and restored to magnificent condition, and there are many things to see. There is currently a self guided tour to get you around the house, and they are being very deliberate about how many are allowed in at any given time. They require reservations by shuttle time, but you do not have to actually ride the shuttle. You can walk up and down from the property (about half a mile to the house), but it is a steep hill. The views from the house are amazing as well. Definitely a good way to kill an afternoon, and a good educational experience for the kids.

Absolutely beautiful historic place to visit. Have been here alot. The shops are great and the grounds pristine. Spend an entire day here - its worth it!

I was very impressed with Monticello. I had visited back in 2004 and had ambivalent memories of that visit. This time it was a self guided tour through the house and grounds so I got to stop and explore at my own pace. The staff were all so friendly and helpful as well.

Great tour of Monticello. Interesting facts about Jefferson and his like. Died in deep debt. Wrote the Declaration but had slaves until he died, probably because of the debt. Designed Monticello. Redesigned it too. 40 years to build. It was sold at his death to pay off his debt. Due to covid, a rare chance to take photographs which have never been allowed before 2020.

This was my first visit and it was great. This piece of history is respectfully preserved allowing for a tranquil self guided visit. There are plenty of staff to help answer questions, direct you to places in the house and on the grounds that youd miss if youre not careful. There are outdoor interactive activities that give perspective on life at the house. Take your time, book your tickets early, and enjoy. If you book afternoon tickets you are sure to feel rushed and your wont have time to visit all of the outside exhibits. Have a drink and a snack at the house and enjoy the same view residents of the house would have had. Its a great place and well worth the visit.

Such a lovely experience. The intro before you go in with your group was amazing and pertinent to the times and who Jefferson was. The grounds are gorgeous and the history is presented thoughtfully and graciously. I do hope that one day they do something more for the slave graveyard. I believe there needs to be something there in their honor. The historians and people who work there are so nice and you should totally grab some wine before you go or soap.

Very nicely kept up, not a bad price.Only the 1st floor was open for tours. A ticket to tour the grounds and grave is sufficient to see most of what is offered. Thomas Jefferson was ahead of his time; Very intelligent.

We got to do a tour on a beautiful day! We enjoyed walking around and the inside of the house tour but do not know if it was really worth the price.

At first my wife and I were a little worried about coming during covid but they had everything cleaned and appropriately arranged so it would give us the best experience possible, guess what mission accomplished. We had an absolutely wonderful time there and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful with any questions we had. We had our 16 month old with us and he loved looking all around at the flowers and trees also seemed to enjoy the house. They even had a ramp for us to take the stroller in and out of the house so youll be able to take a stroller in and out if it is small enough so it can fit through a doorway. Also the bus is a little tight for the stroller so we rode in the back and held the stroller infront of us in the back middle seat. Some of the seats were roped off so you might be able to place it in those seats. I wouldnt suggest walking back with the stroller because it is steep at some points also has rocky areas kinda like speed bumps. There was a lot of trees and flowers there so late fall or summer would be a beautiful time to go. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

So far this has been the best attraction in Virginia to see proper social distancing precautions taken. From timed entry to docents everywhere to enforce rules...they did an amazing job. And of course Monticello is just wonderful outside of that. Will definitely return.

Very nice experience. I would recommend the private tour. Our Tour Guide Pam was a history teacher. She was able to provide additional details that allowed us to paint a vivid picture in our mind.

Hike the trail (40 minutes, medium difficultly) or take the bus (4 minutes) from the visitor center to Monticello. Your tour of the house is 20 minutes, self guided, following a clockwise fashion of the lower level. 20 minutes is a rough estimate of the average time it takes, there is no one rushing you. So please dont keep and eye on your watch like I did. You dont have to purchase the $13 guide book they have QR codes you can scan with your phone that tell the same information with video. I did purchase the book because there is more detailed information and I got to keep it as a keepsake. Wonder the grounds and gardens at your leisure. Check out the kitchens and cellars below the main house. Grab a snack, an old time brewed adult beverage, old fashioned bottled pop, or water at store below. Take your time, learn, and enjoy.

Even in a pandemic Monticello did not disappoint! Go on a day where you can really explore the grounds. Great learning experience for children.

Beautiful home in a beautiful area. For a lover of history, its just an amazing feeling too know where youre standing. I didnt learn anything new about Jefferson by going to Monticello. I wish there was more about his early life or his time as Secretary of Foreign Affairs or ambassador to France. I just hoped to learn more...

For my very first time visiting President Jefferson home made me reflect that there is some type of normalcy. It amazes me that the current occupier in the nations house would NEVER meet or exceed this mans achievements. Great play, home and history.

Staff was friendly and they did a wonderful job. Just offering self guided tours, but guides were always near by for any questions. We felt safe touring the home.

It was a very nice experience. I believe the staff did a good job with COVID safety.

We spent a long afternoon exploring Monticello. The self guided tour worked with both the guide book and the app. All the guides were great to converse with. Thank you for a pleasant visit.

Even on a very rainy day in August our family was still able to enjoy Monticello due to the well organized, knowledgeable staff and the safety measures in place following covid-19. Im also mentioning the weather because if you happen to visit during poor weather, you can still enjoy the property. Just make sure dress for the occasion.-Parking is free.-It is recommended to purchase in advance. You can also purchase The official guide to Thomas Jeffersons World.-No military discounts.-as mentioned earlier, staff is very well informed and insightful.-You take a shuttle from the gift shop area to the top of the mountain. From there youll meet under a white tent and your first tour guide will give you 5-minutes of All things Things Jefferson.-Slavery is addressed right off the bat. This is a hot topic issue, and with my homeschooled children, Im not looking for a white washed version of American History. I was listening for words or phrases like, they were treated well or they did chores, but no, I think the staff were really thoughtful about their language in describing the real lives of the enslaved in Monticello.-There are different tours you can purchase, some will take you in different parts of the home or property. We plan on returning and may try the Slavery at Monticello tour. There is also a Behind the scenes tour that takes you to the upstairs rooms.All in all, its not a low cost trip, bit well worth the price for the learning of American History. I didnt see any military discounts, but I believe they do some around veterans day.

$29 scheduled tour, I think they are still paying off Jeffersons debts. They hit you up for a $13 guide book but you can just use your cell phone and scan QR codes in each room. They do a nice job with social distancing. I arrived a little early than my scheduled tour but it didnt matter. They have plenty of staff working, there is a bit of a bottle neck at the house tour. They had a gentleman in Jefferson attire telling stories. The home was much smaller than I expected. I grabbed a beer at the gift shop for $7... prices werent marked.

Monticello was a beautiful place to visit, I enjoyed the views and all of the flowers. The self guided tour was nice and I enjoyed the 20 minute slavery talk also. Caught a glimpse of the Thomas Jefferson impersonator, which was pretty cool!

This was my second time, and my wife’s first time visiting Monticello. There are many wonderful experiences on this property, including the outside architectural masterpiece of the building itself, and the internal workings, Furniture, books, clocks, and other items of interest that Jefferson used daily. Don’t miss the working tunnel that runs underneath the house on the first floor of the property, a very busy place where slave labor worked to iron the sheets, brew the beer, send bottles of wine up to the dining room on dumbwaiters, and otherwise keep the household running. Another wonderful place to visit visit on the property is the gardens, 1000 feet of various flowers, vegetables, fruits, and other wonders of nature. Because of COVID-19, there are various learning stations set up on the property, including information about the enslaved workforce, a talk with Thomas Jefferson himself, and a talk about the gardens, and other interesting topics. We are dealing with issues of race as a country right now, and this makes it very difficult to tell the story of the third President of the United States, but Monticello and the staff who work there do this in a fashion that is entertaining, educational, and fun.

All of the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable; they answered my endless questions. This is much more walkable than Mt. Vernon for those with mobility issues.

You simply must see this historical site. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable and present the information in an interesting and fun way. The self guided tour was great as well, again with knowledgeable guides to answer any questions. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. There is so much to see and learn up on Jefferson’s Little Mountain, I learn new things every time we go. Don’t forget to watch the video at the visitor’s center!

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting Monticello! Beautiful home and grounds. Alot to see and learn from.

Very interesting and an amazing, informative staff. Enjoyed it very much. Definitely give yourself a least a half day to wander the grounds and take your time. It was a beautiful day, perfect weather. A great way to learn anout one of our founding fathers and enjoy a beautiful location as well.

Back after 25 years and this place just gets better! Beautiful grounds and informative tours! Great exhibits and interactive edutainment features! Flowers and veggies and trees of all kinds! Fantastic views! Awesome for kids and adults to experience. Plan on spending at least 4 hours in and around the park.

Interesting artifacts of Thomas Jeffersons life. Huge vegetable garden. Important example of slave life in our nations history. Plenty of shade on hot days, helpful guides. Self-guided tour using online resources and QR codes throughout the mansion.

Lots of great history here. Tight quarters, but the tour was fantastic. Something to visit once in your life.

Amazing views and property. Lots of history but at a great pace.The gardens and walk paths make for a great long afternoon. This should be a must stop if you can go.

Very interesting. Informative. The guides did a great job. The inside tour was set up nicely and the tour was fun.

Great history information and Gods creation

Thomas Jeffersons Monticello is an outstanding day experience. People fro all over the world enjoy this attraction. The short movie to start you off is great. Must see. I suggest hiking up to the Estate, but the bus is available. The gardens and scenery are best in Spring. The Deep History is emotional yet humbling. They now have a live short movie on Sally Hemmings which is fabulous. The house tour is brilliant. Hides very knowledgeable and again takes you back in time. Gift stores are fabulous. This attraction depicts the heart and soul of our country, Constitution, and way of life

One of my favorites! and right now you CAN take pictures INSIDE!Be aware that you CANNOT take a purse/bag with you... unless its clear

Beautiful architecture. Amazing view. Easy to understand why he chose that spot. Very knowledgeable and friendly docents. People need to remember all that he did beyond owning slaves. He was not unique it that way.

Wonderful place. Amazing contrast between the absolutely amazing green ans the most blue sky full of fluffy white clouds. You can walk around the entire house, and know a little more of the life style of such important person in the history of the republic.I recommend you to visit Monticello as soon as you can, i just cant wait to be there again.

Thomas Jeffersons home and farm/plantation, preserved and recreated. Take a guided tour, walk the grounds, start at the visitors center (which, of course, has a gift shop). You can take a bus from the visitors center up to the farm/home. The home sits at a high point in the area, so peeking past the trees affords some gorgeous scenery.In case youre curious, yes, they address Jeffersons relation with his slaves, particularly Sally Hemmings, preserving her (and her familys) living and working quarters, and film(s) that address it.Many artifacts of his are preserved, including an in-house counter-weight clock and dinosaur skull.

Very clean and updated bathrooms. All the comforts in a ma and pa operation. Support the local business. Its close to the Skyline Drive. No breakfast. Does have a coffee maker in the room.

I loved learning about the history and seeing the exhibits!! The gardens were nice!! Nice walk path from visitor center to the House wonderful views at the house. Must try the Rootbeer!! It has Honey from the estate in it!!!

Beautiful area, beautiful grounds and spectacular historic site. Very interesting to tour, I found out things that I was not aware of about Thomas Jefferson. Well worth the time to go.

Very interesting. Learned alot about Thomas Jefferson.

Visited 7/1/20, a couple of weeks after they reopened. Theyre currently limiting tickets to 500 per day, which honestly made for a really nice visit. The staff seemed large and very knowledgeable. Slavery was a frequent topic of guides, and there was a 20 minute talk devoted to the subject.

They are doing everything possible to keep everyone safe. We had a guide talk about the house then we did a self guided tour. There were guides through out to answer questions. We We allowed to take pictures inside the house. The grounds are beautiful and also self guided. We wore our masks and they had hand sanitizers everywhere.

Thought it was bigger on the inside but well worth visiting.

Awesome experience! Staff was incredibly friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We started are day at the visitor center to pickup tickets. Took the bus up to Monticello (included in ticket). Walked around to garden as we waited for our guided tour ticket time. No photography inside but we were free to shoot away outside. We were required to where our backpacks in front to avoid damaging anything inadvertently inside. The tour is about 40 minutes in duration. After the tour was completed we went out to the back lawn and walked to see Jefferson burial site. We then enjoyed a nice hike back to the visitor center. We took the kids to the discovery center for more hands on exploration. They loved it!

Always a great visit. One good thing about the Corona virus - Going through the home with a smaller crowd meant it was easier to apriciate more of the home.

Simply loved this location and the history that is here. We had to take away 2 stars since photography is not permitted inside of the building. You can take as many pictures that you want outside and around the grounds; however, you have to remember the tour of the inside of the building, that you wait a while to take, simply by memory. Other than that issue, we simply loved the location and the tour. We did a full review of this location on our blog site and YouTube channel.

No words to describe this place! The history, the views, everything is amazing about this place. The tour guides are very nice and provide a lot of information. The rest of the employees are also very nice and helpful. We didnt eat at the cafe because the food was overpriced; however, the prices seem on par for a place like this (a lot like the museums in the National Mall). The drive is long but the countryside makes the time go by faster. Parking can get a little hectic if you dont get there right when it opens. Do yourself a favor and take the shuttle up to the house and walk back. Walking back is all downhill and not difficult at all. Take some time and visit this place!

Very well organized and helpful staff. A very informative day guided at your own pace.

Beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, you have to buy admission tickets ahead of time in order to tour the inside of the house. There are grounds tickets available the day of, which means you can walk around the property minus a tour of the inside of the house.

This really is a beautiful place to go as far as the landscapes. I dont like part of the history here but it is what it is and none of us can change that. It isnt a good feeling hearing about the slavery back then. I enjoyed going to this place for the scenic views. You werent allowed to take pictures on the inside of the house - not exactly sure why. We got to go on the first floor and actually some down below since there was bad weather. We saw Jeffersons bedroom which was unique to say the least. When we first walked into the house I wasnt expecting how it looks I was expecting something more grandeur but it just wasnt in the entrance way. The There were animal antlers, European/Indian looking stuff on the wall, etc. We enjoyed the walk outside - grounds, pond, garden/slavery tours, etc. They have little exhibits where they brought up the wine in the wine cellar, the iron they used to use, some history downstairs under the main house of sally and other slaves and people from back in the day. All of the tour staff were very knowledgeable. The visitor center staff was friendly. They do have bathrooms near the visitor center and bathrooms near the Jefferson house but they are on the outside of the house so you have to walk around. Near the bathrooms near the house they had demos of some items from back in the day such as you could write with a calligraphy pen. We did that and it was cool to do.I think this was a unique place to go to given its history. I dont really have any interest in going back but it was good for a one time visit. If you walk everything I think youll be here for 3 hours or so. There is a shuttle to take you from the visitor center to the Jefferson house. Also, the tours are timed so you get a ticket from the visitor center and then you can get on the shuttle. There is a farm shop gift shop place on the house grounds nearby the restrooms that you may want to check out for some goodies. They have a gift shop near the visitor center too that we checked out before we left. Enjoy your visit! Plenty of pictures of the landscape were the best part.

The personal @ the House where rude. Personal at Reception area where nice Tour was good but bring cell phone you need to click on usp code so you can read about rooms area. Book doesnt have it all. Rain? Bring umbrella/Jacket

They have covid safe tours now. Lovely location and history. Excellent exploration of Sally Hemming and the 500 or so other slaves who worked at Monticello.

Very nice place to walk back in time in history.

What a fantastic historical adventure! You can easily spend half the day here. It has the feel of a small campus and is such a great learning experience.

Arguably the finest, most magnificent and impressive presidential estate in the USA! Everything is top notch. An absolute must do for anyone even remotely interested in history if youre in the Charlottesville area.

Was a nice self tour. Loved the actor playing Thomas Jefferson. You have to take time to listen to him. Hes worth every minute.

I have no order on your website. I didnt get it either. I contacted you a month ago. Several times. Your customer service said they would give me a refund. Its not refunded yet. Ive been waiting for more than two months.

Ive wanted to come here my whole life and it was completely worth the wait. Everything here was magnificent and interesting. Cant wait for my next return trip

Great social distancing! But too much focus on slavery. Seems like most activities/presentations were focused on Jeffersons slave ownership instead of his accomplishments.

Beautifully-maintained historic home. We didnt do everything we wanted to (because it was so hot that day), but hope to go back when its a little cooler. Such a wonderful piece of history and so amazing to be able to walk through the home and gardens.

Great time visiting Monticello, beautiful grounds, well maintained.

Visiting Monticello can be so much more than touring the house and surrounding exhibits, gardens. I’m an annual member from GA that learns from the online newsletters about all the other wonderful offerings to enjoy at the many, nearby Monticello vistor buildings and farms. The posted pics are from a wreath-making workshop available several times during weekends in November and December, leading up to Christmas. For $75, you learn and make a huge, gorgeous wreath for your door from cuttings around the estate and supporting farms. Also, see the trails app pic to learn more about exploring the estate forests. There are amazing wildflower walks in the Spring, led by Monticello horticulture staff experts, that you learn about in the newsletters. The forest floor is covered with a sea of Virginia bluebells, etc. Get more out of your visit to Monticello!

Great founding fathers history experience. A working farmers market from the Monticello gardens. Beautiful grounds.

A real piece of history that every American should visit.The tour of the house is the centerpiece to the visit, and you have to join the tour group to see it. When we visited it was extremely busy and we had to book in almost at the end of our day.The grounds are interesting, and there is plenty to see and learn.

Self-tour was fine for us. Plenty of time to look and read. Bring your earbuds to hear the audio. COVID-19 protocols are in place and enforced. Helpful guides answered our questions. We road the shuttle up and walked down the trail which was fine for our group of 4 with a 60yo and 8 months pregnant woman, but your mileage may vary.

Really cool place. We missed the exhibit, next time were in town! We saw the museum and 10-min movie, which was pretty cool.

Had to stop by and check ole Toms pad out.Its definitely worth the 29 clams . I liked it more than the biltmore. Amazing history and a beautiful garden . I am sure fall would be amazing too!

Probably not a fair rating.We drove up to Monticello only to find EVERYONE needed a reservation.There was a possibility to get a Grounds Pass just to walk the estate, for $20 per.person.The house is NOT visible from the Visitor Center.Traffic is difficult on the old 2 lane roads surrounding it.This is NOT a National Park. It is privately owned/run.If we go back well make sure we have reservations first.

I havent been to the house yet, cause its usually super busy! But I have been to the visitors center, quite a few times, & I absolutely love it! The little gift shop is the best place to get little goodies from Monticello. You can also get the plants/flowers that are at the house.

Such a well preserved home of our founding father. Always such a pleasure to visit and take in the views

The ice house is the stuff of the future. Jefferson might have sound loony back then saying we need a fridge.

Had a great time exploring Thomas Jeffersons house and the grounds. Very interesting to see how he lived. The house is just beautiful.

It was a very interesting visit. I advise you go earlier in the day to be able to explore it to the fullest

This is a great place to see. It is a part of history that needs to be seen by all.

Very interesting and beautiful. Well worth the trip

Incredible home with a long history. We had an amazing guide for our tour and learned so much!!! The grounds are so beautifully maintained. It is a little pricey, but worth the money.

Worth ever minute. Excellent tours and staff. If you like history, then this is a must see location. The restaurant was quite adequate (cooks veggies from the gardens) and the in-era Jefferson actor was perfect. The house and garden tours were very insightful with info I never knew. Plan on 3 to 5 hours and take your time.

Great historic guided tours both inside and around the grounds. Amazing glimpse back into history of the location, slavery tours as well as multiple examples of life in Jeffersons days at Monticello. A great educational experience for kids with a thriving vegetable garden, a stroll down Mulberry Row from the Stables to the cemetery where Jefferson was laid to rest. On the North Wing, check out the Washroom and the amazing Root Beer manufactured locally with Honey. In the home, look for the Wine Dumwaiters as well as see how no room in the house on the main level seems to be square.

Great visit. I really would recommend it to anyone. Give you a glimpse into the life of one of our founding fathers and how the country was in the beginning

This place is incredible and EVERYONE should make an effort to see it! Its worth EVERY penny. The house is beautiful, the gardens are beyond words... And the history you learn is irreplaceable! Thank you for maintaining such a wonderful piece of American History for us to enjoy!

Wonderful place to visit. Grounds are beautiful. I really liked the vegetable garden. There is an amazing variety of plants here, with period trellising and fencing. The flowers are everywhere, and they a just beautiful. The house itself is wonderful. Lots of original items throughout with interesting and unique designs by Thomas Jefferson. There is so much to see, several tours available...Im planning on going back soon.

Must wear a mask at all times, even out in 80+ degree heat with no one else around. No bags allowed, even a small purse that only held a wallet and lip gloss. I would have been happy to have them search my purse but they insisted it go back to my vehicle. No security in parking lot so easy picking for the theives. I felt like a criminal that had been tested positive for COVID. The clerk that refunded my money was nice.

The organization does a really good job with this site. It is worth the drive. I do wish that there was a little more information or presentations on the various activities that took place. For example, the textile and blacksmith shops were very interesting and it would have been great to have someone there who could tell about them in detail.

It was okay. There is rich history in this area of Virginia but the tour guides only focused on the fact that Thomas Jefferson had slaves and how wrong and bad he was for it. While I agree that slavery is wrong and bad, I would have much preferred to hear the positive side of what Monticello and Thomas Jefferson did in history.

Beautiful setting, stunning views!Guided tours with all convid safety measures.

A wonderful place full of history and great information. The gift store has some fun items for purchase as well.

Had a really good experience there its kind of eye-opening also worthwhile someone who likes history

Monticello sits in a small mountain top with an amazing view. Its educational and the people employed are passionate about the history of the place and very engaging. You experience the history and time period instead of just reading the item descriptions.

Amazing day. So worth the trip. Beautiful and educational.

We had a blast. This is a must go again to learn all the history. We went on a day that they let is do a self guided tour. Not sure if that was great. We had some talkers in our group that I couldnt hear the guides in the rooms. The grounds are amazing. The view was on point. For those of you that dont know the history of Thomas Jefferson you need to go and see what all he accomplished at his home and to learn the history of what all he did in his life time like writing the Declaration of Independence.

Great tour guide, Andrew Miles, took us through the whole place answering our frequent questions with candid answers. They don’t sugar coat Jefferson’s complex relationship with morals and ethics. Super interesting and enlightening. Our kids really enjoyed it as well.

Would you like to join us?or stay mellow doing whatever the hell it is you do in monticello

Beautiful historic site with trails to the main house, visitor center, nearby shops/taverns.

Great experience! Lots of history staff was very friendly. Cool that you can bring you camera inside the house now.