Reservations are scheduled based on availability.

For more information or to inquire about availability, please contact:

Laura Maddox, Manager of Visitor Engagement
Contact Here
Telephone: (540) 672-2728 x148

Highlights Tour - 15 person group minimum/45 person group maximum - $30/person
This one-hour guided tour is the most popular way to experience the Montpelier plantation and House. Explore the histories and legacies of James and Dolley Madison, the Enslaved Community, and the Constitution as you journey through the landscape and inside the Madisons' home. 
The Tour at a Glance:

Montpelier Outdoor Walking Tour - 15 person group minimum/45 person group maximum - $25/person
Uncover the rich history of James Madison's Montpelier on this guided outdoor tour. Learn about the lives and the legacies of James Madison, "Father of the Constitution," and Dolley Madison, one of America's most influential First Ladies. Learn more about the Constitution and the principles of self-government and liberty that informed its creation. Explore the lives of the members of the Enslaved Community and examine the institution of slavery in the founding era and beyond.  Tours last one hour and move through Montpelier's landscape and historic core. *House access is not included.*  

Live Guided House Tour w/ Q & A - $750 flat rate

Montpelier offers educational programs catering to inquiring minds age 2-18+. We are also excited to welcome class field trips to the estate. Programs are hands-on, interdisciplinary, and complement the Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning. All students receive a guided tour of the Madisons' beloved home led by one of our specially trained educators. House tours are tailored to fit any grade-level and cover many historical topics.

Plan a Field Trip

For more information or to inquire about availability, please contact:

Emily Stanfill, Manager of Student, Family, and Digital Programs
estanfill@montpelier.org
Telephone: (540) 672-2728 x403

We can customize a unique group tour experience with a curatorial, archaeological, constitutional, or other focus. 

To explore options, please contact:

Laura Maddox, Manager of Visitor Engagement
Contact Here
Telephone: (540) 672-2728 x148

All group bookings will be subject to a 50% deposit based on the initial number given at the time of booking and is due one month prior to the tour date. 

You may cancel your group tour with a full refund up to two weeks prior to the date of your tour.  You may receive an 80% refund for any cancellations up to 48 hours in advance.  No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance.