Tour Requirements

All Tours

All tours spend time outside as well as inside the historic buildings of the estate. The weather can range from very warm to cold, foggy, rainy and windy conditions on some days. Wearing layers of clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended as the tour routes include standing, climbing and walking throughout the historic site. Tours are conducted in the rain and are canceled only if inclement weather poses a hazard to the safety of the visitors and staff. The interiors of the historic buildings are not air conditioned in the summer. Visitors who have medical considerations, special needs or other conditions may want to take the Accessibly Designed Tours or check at the Visitor Center for current hilltop temperatures before proceeding on tour.

  • Grand Rooms Museum Tour

    Consists of approximately 106 stairs (up and down) and 2/3 mile route to walk. Duration is 45 minutes with a considerable amount of standing. Read More

  • Upstairs Suites Museum Tour

    Consists of approximately 273 stairs (up and down) and 3/4 mile route to walk. Duration is 45 minutes with a considerable amount of standing. Read More

  • Cottages & Kitchen Tour

    Consists of approximately 176 stairs (up and down) and 3/4 mile route to walk. Duration is 45 minutes with a considerable amount of standing. Read More

  • Evening Museum Tour

    Consists of approximately 308 stairs (up and down) and 3/4 mile route to walk. Duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes with a considerable amount of standing. Visibility conditions include daylight, twilight and darkness with both exterior and interior artificial lighting, ranging from dim to very bright. Read More

  • Grand Rooms Tour – Accessibly Designed

    Accessibly Designed Tours are available for the ground floor only and may be modified to accommodate visitors during inclement weather. All other areas are inaccessible due to the many flights of stairs in the historic structures. Read More

  • Evening Tour – Accessibly Designed

    Accessibly Designed Tours are available for the ground floor only and may be modified to accommodate visitors during inclement weather. All other areas are inaccessible due to the many flights of stairs in the historic structures. Read More

* Each tour has an additional 30 minutes of travel time to and from the Visitor Center by bus.