5 Hour Historic Thomas Jefferson Wine Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We would like to personally invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey through the beautiful countryside of Charlottesville and the surrounding area. As you enjoy tastings of some of Virginia's finest and most celebrated wines, you will be completely immersed in the rich history shaped by Thomas Jefferson’s lasting influence on the region. This experience promises to be both relaxing and enlightening, blending the natural beauty, exquisite flavors, and historical depth unique to this area.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Water Bottles
- Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- All food and beverages
Itinerary
The Rotunda, located at the far end of Academic Village, is where you will be dropped off. A self-guided walking tour map and informational leaflet pertaining to the Rotunda and Academic Village will be given to you. After 30 minutes, we will go back to the drop-off location to pick you up.
Enjoy a wine tasting for one hour at Jefferson Vineyards. This is the original site of Jefferson and Philip Mazzei's effort to make wine.
Your guide will point out the Exchange Hotel and other historically significant locations as we drive through Gordonsville.
At Barboursville Vineyards, you can partake in wine tastings and eat at one of the two restaurants. You can explore the ruins of the Barboursville Estate before or after lunch.
Enjoy wine tastings at this beautiful winery
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 5 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ole Crow Tours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Charlottesville
- Its from-price is 20% above the median of the 27 experiences we list in Charlottesville.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 27.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Charlottesville
Charlottesville is a Virginia university city in the Blue Ridge foothills, home to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia.
Charlottesville lies in the Piedmont of central Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Thomas Jefferson built Monticello, his hilltop house and gardens, on a mountain just outside the city, and designed the University of Virginia, whose Rotunda and lawn of pavilions form a World Heritage site with Monticello. Downtown has a long brick pedestrian mall of cafés, shops and music venues.
Top-ranked sights in Charlottesville: Jefferson Vineyards.
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