Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Monticello and Thomas Jefferson Country Day Trip from Washington DC submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
This tour is awesome. Such beautiful country to see on the way to Monticello. David Cooper was our bus driver and he was very informative and funny. Nancy was our guide at Monticello and she was super smart and was full of great information. Everyone should visit!
Reviewed by: Wanda S, October 2011
This was a wonderful tour. Stopped at the University of Virginia. Then we went on to the base of the hill that leads to Monticello and had a delicious lunch at charming Michie Tavern and also got a tour of the house. After lunch we drove up the pretty winding wooded road to Monticello. The view from the house is lovely and the tour of the first floor was very interesting. Rather than take a shuttle back down to the bus, you can walk on an easy half-mile path back and pass the graves of Jefferson and his family. It was a long day and made 20 minutes longer because of people who didn't get back to the bus when they were supposed to be there. We definitely recommend this tour.
Reviewed by: Terrence C, October 2010
Really enjoyed this trip seeing the University of Virginia. Had a lovely meal at the Inn. Monticello is really a lovely place we had a nice time there
Reviewed by: Christine M, October 2010
Very pleasant driver....uneventful getting there. Monticello was beautiful. Unfortunately the bus broke down before we left and it delayed getting back by about 45 minutes, but we were grateful that there was another bus to pick us up. It was a long day, but well worth it.
Reviewed by: Dennis U, USA, September 2010
Fantastic day out. Was pleasantly surprised by Michie's Tavern, where we stopped for lunch. University of Virginia and Monticello were fantastic. Really beautiful, inside and out. Wonderful gardens and great house. Bus driver was well-informed and entertaining.
Reviewed by: Anne Margaret T, United Kingdom, July 2010
ABsolutely the best tour we took. U of VA was beautiful, as was Monticello itself. Guidedriver was knowledgeable, friendly. Bus was clean and comfortable. Lunch at the tavern was good, reasonable, and a great property to visit.
Reviewed by: Nelda D, June 2010
Long ride but worth it.
Reviewed by: Susan T, USA, April 2010
The tour of Monticello was fantastic. Our tour guide was wonderful. He kept us informed and entertained on the long, beautiful drive. He was quite knowledgeable and attentive to our every need. I am a tour guide myself so I appreciate how much the guide can add to the enjoyment of a tour.
Reviewed by: Tom C, USA, April 2010
Terrific trip. Loved the stop at Michie Tavern going down, which had great food and an entertaining tour. Monticello was beautiful, and the tour was excellent; had enough time to see the house and shop, but it was just too hot to tour the gardens also.
Reviewed by: Sheryl H, USA, July 2008
It was a great day. I enjoyed every moment and had a great lunch at Michie Tavern. This tour is worth doing.
Reviewed by: Suzanne, Australia, November 2007
