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Traveling to Charlottesville and Albemarle County and looking for a guided tour? We’ve got you covered!
Once you’re here, several local transportation companies offer unique experiences to help you enjoy your trip the VIP way.
Food & Drink Tours
- Discover your new favorite Virginia wine on a guided wine tour! There are more than 40 wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail to choose from and local transportation companies will work with you to create a customized itinerary.
- You can also customize a tour focused on craft beverages to get a taste of our local beers, ciders and spirits!
- Take a food tour of the historic pedestrian Downtown Mall, home to many of the restaurants that put Charlottesville on the international Food Scene map!
- Take a food tour of "The Corner", a neighborhood filled with shops and restaurants right next to the University of Virginia.
History Tours
- Tour some of the region’s historic, presidential homes: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Monroe’s Highland, and James Madison’s Montpelier. It's possible to visit all three homes in one day, but you might consider adding a special stop for lunch at Michie Tavern, a colonial-era tavern known for its delicious fried chicken and other Southern specialties.
- Book a guided tour at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center to learn about the local and national African American experience
- The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society offers an array of guided walking tours focused on the history of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville
Tours of the University of Virginia
The University of Virginia offers daily historical group tours. To request a tour for a large group, please complete this form at least two weeks before your visit. A self-guided tour brochure with audio stops is also available.
Prospective students may also take part in student-led tours (registration required).