Belle Meade Journey to Jubilee Tour with Wine Tasting
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Belle Meade's historic mansion
- Enjoy a guided tour of the winery
- Taste award-winning local wines
- Learn about the site's rich history
- Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Wine tasting session featuring local selections
- Access to historic mansion and grounds
- Transportation to and from Belle Meade
Itinerary
Journey to Jubilee is a discussion based tour abouth the history of enslavement in the American South. The tours shares the stories of Black Americans who were enslaved, formerly enslaved, and who were contract laboreres after the Emancipation. The tour shows how vital their presence was to the existence of the property. These men and women were here from enslavement to freedom. They endured, and we want to honor them by telling their story. In this tour, nearly one-hundred years of their history is explored through the research of primary sources. Come trace their existence through the history of Belle Meade on their Journey to Jubilee. The tour includes access to the 30 acres of grounds (you can explore the property after the tour of before), a complimentary wine sampling (this helps us raise funds for historic preservation), and the guided tour which lasts one hour and a half.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Children under 21 are not permitted in the wine tasting area
- Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a valid ID for wine tasting
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
- 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.
- Please Note: Guided Mansion Tours are not included with this ticket. Mansion Tours are also available to purchase separately on this website.
Traveler reviews
Bell Meade Walking/Wine Tour
Great experience with our tour guide, Tayghan. She was very knowledgeable. Learned so much history about this place. The live music after the wine tasting was a vibe. I enjoyed myself.
Belle Meade tour
What an eye opening, history rich tour of Belle Meade. Not only was the tour guide encouraging of questions, she made the tour a safe space for all. One of the best tour guides I have ever encountered! The free wine tasting afterwards was pretty great too.
Great Experience
Very informative experience. Melissa was a fantastic tour guide, answered all questions, and really shone light on a delicate subject.
Perfect Tour
Great information and thoughtful discussion. Highly recommend this tour. Very patient with kids questions too. Perfect for all ages.
Insightful and education experience
Tom provided an excellent experience at the Belle Meade Historical site. His knowledge of the history coupled with his insights and wit gave all on our tour a fascinating look at the darker aspects to the sites history. Would recommend for anyone interested in history and the south.