Belle Meade "Journey to Jubilee" Guided History Tour

Name: Belle Meade "Journey to Jubilee" Guided History Tour
Brand: Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
SKU: 53883P3
Price: 28.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (337 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceNashville, USA

1 hour
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a different side of Nashville’s history with this Belle Meade Plantation Journey to Jubilee history tour. This guided educational tour focuses on the lives and stories of the African Americans enslaved on this plantation. It’s an interactive experience, encouraging dialog and conversation about the history of slavery while honoring the legacies of those who suffered on this property. You’re allowed to tour the property alone after the experience and can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

Learn about the lives and legacies of the enslaved men and women
Discuss the history and present-day importance of the plantation
Tour the site on your own after the group tour
Partake in a complimentary wine tasting session following the tour

What's Included

1-Hour Guided Journey to Jubilee Walking Tour
Complimentary Wine Tasting at the On-Site Belle Meade Winery
Professional Guide
Guided History Tour of Belle Meade's Outbuildings & Grounds
Access to the grounds of Belle Meade following your tour to explore at your leisure
Access to the Outdoor Game Court & On-Site Restaurant
Free On-Site Parking

Guided Mansion Tours not included with this ticket (available to purchase separately on this site)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery (6 miles from downtown Nashville) Address: 110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Free On-Site Parking Available
Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time and redeem your voucher at our Visitor Service desk. They will direct you to your tour
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Due to the intensity of the subject matter and our interpretive approach, this tour is limited to those aged 12 and older.

Takes place outside and involves walking and several sets of stairs.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please Note: Guided Mansion Tours are not included with this ticket. Mansion Tours are also available to purchase separately on this website.
Not recommended for travelers who cannot stand/walk for extended periods of 30 minutes or more
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

337 reviews

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Excellent tour-sensitive and thought-provoking

Christine_C, Apr 2024

I am glad Belle Meade openly discusses the lives, extreme hardships, and oppression of the enslaved. Our guide was sensitive and knowledgeable. She obviously had done extensive research.

Informational tour but could they do more?

Christina_N, Apr 2024

Very good tour and had a lot of information about the history of slavery within the plantation as well as interactive discussion about the history of slavery in general. They did mention that they used proceeds to “continue researching the stories of the slaves that were at Belle Meade” but would love if they would consider to use some of the proceeds to make some reparations to those who’s families were slaves there, they indicated that they knew about 66 out of the 136 slaves identities so it seems they could find their families? It felt quite disrespectful to be selling wine with pictures of the slaves on it in the gift shop with no indication that those funds would be helping with the continuation of reform in this country.

The truth

Justine_F, Apr 2024

Anastasia was an excellent and aware tour guide. As an African American I loved her delivery and empathy of the historical significance of those that had been enslaved. I would recommend this tour to anyone that wants an introduction to real life on a plantation without whitewashing the experience.

Journey to Jublilee

Donna_D, Apr 2024

Anastasia was a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. She recommended so many resources to explore further. Outstanding guide!

A journey worth the while!

Koen_G, Apr 2024

Our guide Tom really had a nice way of engaging us in the complex and confronting story of enslavement on this Plantation.

Reaching

Rocky_B, Apr 2024

Really enjoyed the beauty of the farm. The guide was very nice, but I was disappointed in the presentation. I wanted to hear facts concerning slavery on the farm, NOT opinions, or possibilities.

The tour itself was great...

Dan_H, Apr 2024

The tour itself was great with an informative young lady explaining the history and information about the areas included in the tour The visit I may have easily given a five star higher rank if the transportation to and from would have been easier as taxis seemed to not be interested in traveling to and from the downtown core if somehow more options were affordable to add to your costs you would likely obtain more guests

We will be back!

raysunflor, Oct 2023

Very educational tour by Jeff. Great food and a fun wine tasting. We took the grounds tour and would like to come back for the mansion tour.

The perfect afternoon

Mark_H, Oct 2023

Very informative experience Jeff was the perfect tour guide very knowledgeable and funny. The home has wonderful and the ground we as well.

Great history lesson.

MARY_S, Oct 2023

The Guide shared both sides of history for the family and for the families enslaved. Good information on the horse line and how far it is linked to current day horses and the number of winning horses in the Derby.

Interesting historical site

Ruth_F, Oct 2023

The Belle Meade tour was a look into an aspect of Nashville’s history. Interesting & not meant to be forgotten. Our guide was very informative. The site is in a nice location & the wine tasting at the end left the tour on a pleasant note.

Informative and thought provoking

Kathy_H, Sep 2023

Anastasia was an excellent guide. She was informative yet passionate on the subject of the sad era of slavery(especially for women and children) She provided facts and insight on the times that many do not know. We especially enjoyed the thought proving questions and discussion!

Yes!

Tracy_R, Sep 2023

Our guide Anastasia was soooo good. This tour was much better than we expected. We would recommend this tour to everyone.

Brilliant tour!

Allison_M, Sep 2023

Although the information was harrowing at times, this tour was very insightful. Our tour guide (I forget her name) a lovely lady - was passionate about the history of her home state, and delivered the information with sensitivity. Being the only person of colour on the tour, I didn't feel awkward - although the stories of Americas complicated racial history was really difficult to swallow at times. We didn't do the mansion tour, coming from England we've seen the inside of plenty of stately homes and it was more the African- American history that were interested. Not so much the history of those who enslaved them. This tour is quick, but reasonable considering the price you pay - totally worth it!

A truly eye opening and impactful experience! Highly reccommend !

MarissaJulia_M, Aug 2023

The Journey to Jubilee was honestly incredible and went above/beyond my expectations. Our guide Taylor was super knowledgable, and we learned so much from her. She really respected the land and the experiences of the African Americans who were instrumental in running Belle Meade. She made the journey all about them, not just their sufferings, but their accomplishments as well. I'd highly recommend this experience, especially as someone travelling from outside of the US; it really gave us a first hand look at one of the darkest periods of American History, but also how far they've come. Taylor made sure to end the tour on a positive note, celebrating the achievements of Black Americans and a promise to continue to uncover the names and stories of more persons who were enslaved at Belle Meade. Support this great historical place and take this highly educational tour!

Awesome

Sandra_K, Jul 2023

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very pleasant. She allowed us to take our time and answered our questions with the best of her knowledge.

Great Tour

Dawn_L, Jul 2023

Casey was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions asked. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Belle Meade.

Journey of Jubilee

Patricia_D, Jul 2023

Taylor was very knowledgeable about Meade Belle and everything that occurred during slavery. Very interesting and loved the experience!

Get a realistic view into the lives of slaves

Donna_S, Jul 2023

Taylor the guide was very engaging and challenged us to think about the experience of the slaves on the plantation and did not try to sugar coat the benefits to the plantation owners or their treatment of their slaves. I am so glad that tours like this one are finally focusing on the lives of the slaves that enhanced the wealth of their owners.

Beautiful, yet fulfilling.

Casey_P, Jun 2023

My wife and I have never visited before and for our 6 year anniversary we made a plan to visit. The experience was amazing and the wine to die for. My wife enjoyed the tour and the walk around the grounds. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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