We had a wonderful time, however, I have two recommendations to share. The two hours spent at Michie's might have been reduced by 30 minutes to either spend more time at Monticello or head home a bit earlier. Also, we would have appreciated knowing when booking that the lunch was at a set price of almost $20. We were told that this was the only food option until getting home, however, there was a grill at Monticello which offered lighter lunch options. I would still recommend the tour.

Monticello...a must-do for everyone. The history of the place and the dreadful circumstances about it (slavery) is something to see and consider. The tour: great bus driver with intereting facts. Two-hour video re Jefferson's life is played on the way to Monticello (3 hour ride each way). We stop at Michie's Tavern (surprise to me) to have a tour of this place and have lunch there ($17). Stayed there 1-1/2 hours. Then up the road to Monticello. Limited time here because we have to get back to the bus by 4:00. Toured the property alone, then docent showed us inside the house. Wanted to do the plantation tour which would show how the slaves lived and worked, but the next tour was at 4:00 and of course we had to be on the bus by 4:00. So not enough time to spend on the property itself. Disappointing in that regard. I'd recommend visiting in a way you're not restricted by the limitations of a bus ride. Oh, on the ride back to DC, the movie "Pursuit of Happyness" was played...whether you wanted to see it or not.

Interesting tour, not exactly what I was expecting, but it was still enjoyable. The tour guide didn't say a lot, he was friendly but more a driver than a guide. Probably wouldn't go again, but it was a nice day out for what it was. The house was interesting, but would have been nice to have stayed there longer. Best thing was the lunch, awesome buffet of southern style cooking but it is at your own expense.

I would have liked to spend more time at Monticello. Not enough time was spent there.

Having travelled from Australia my daughter and I were looking forward to our day trip to Monticello. The house, grounds and history was most interesting. However, when we arrived at 8 a.m. we were told as there were only 7 people the trip was cancelled. The 7 of us to pay for the three tickets which would make up the minimum number to allow the trip to proceed. The trip returned to Wahington earlier than stated in the programme although we felt that we did nit have enough time at Monticelllo to enjoy the various tours, etc. We visited another "Inn" - which was interesting - but possibly lessened our time at M. Also we were encouraged to have the set buffet put on at this "Inn" as being the only lunch available. Later we discovered that there was a perfectly nice cafe at Monticello where some of us for various reasons would have preferred to eat. So unfortunately, what could have been a perfectly wonderful day was spoilt by what seemed to be poor management.

six hours of driving and five hours of touring....It was very touristy, once we arrived at Monticello we were handed over to the tour group, I felt a bit like cattle. The tavern was OK but once again very impersonnal and touristy.

The driver got lost and drove around for almost two hours. Doing this we ended up only having about two hours to spend at Monticello. Also we were suppose to visit the University of Virginia as part of this tour, that was eliminated from the trip completely.

The tour guide was helpful. I think that stopping longer at Michies Tavern would be good. We didn't like the tour of the tavern and wished to shop longer.

No complaints about the bus or the traveling experience overall. But my friend and I were annoyed by a stop at the University of Virginia and a 2 hour lunch break that left us only 90 minutes to spend at Monticello. (Don't get me wrong - the lunch was delicious - but two hours?)

Very disappointing. Though Monteicello is beautiful, too much time was allotted. Two other Presidents' homes were nearby and could have been dded. The Tavern was fine, but not necesssary. Food was okay, but not for thep rice. The driver said very little and provided a very boring trip.