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
Celebrating Juneteenth
Kelsey was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the history. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and were grateful to celebrate Juneteenth through such a meaningful experience.
A Must See & Hear Tour
A must see & hear part of the Belle Meade visit Tom our guide brought the slave and slave owning experience of the plantation vividly to life in powerful ways sharing fascinating anecdotes and stories.
Excellent and educational
I think it’s absolutely essential to go on a tour that presents life from the perspective of the enslaved, and this was excellent fair and balanced and honest very worthwhile
Informative
So much information. Beautiful property.
Must Visit
This was in incredible tour. We learned so many amazing things like about Robert Green! My fiancée and I cannot recommend this enough!
