Belle Meade Tour: Journey to Jubilee History

Embark on a 1-hour journey into Belle Meade with its Journey to Jubilee historic tour. Explore the lives and stories of African Americans who were enslaved and later employed at Belle Meade, honoring their legacy and sacrifices. Complimentary wine tasting and self-guided tour included.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery - Journey to Jubilee is an engaging tour that delves into the history of enslavement in the American South. This tour shares the narratives of Black Americans who were enslaved, those who gained freedom, and those who worked as contract laborers post-Emancipation. It highlights the crucial role they played in the…
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
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Access to the Outdoor Game Court & On-Site Restaurant
What's Not Included
  • Guided Mansion Tours not included with this ticket (available to purchase separately on this site)
Additional Information

Embark on a 60-minute exploration of Belle Meade with our Journey to Jubilee historical tour. Join us as we delve deeply into the lives and tales of the African Americans who were first enslaved, and subsequently employed, at Belle Meade, doing so with deliberate respect and empathy. Our Journey to Jubilee tour is designed to pay tribute to the heritage…

Location
110 Leake Ave
Leake Avenue
Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery: Please Check-in At Tickets & Guest Services inside the Visitors Center Upon Arrival.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Floyd_d
Jun 27, 2025
My tour guide, Tom was... - My tour guide, Tom was great. Very informative and entertaining. The stories and information about the Wallace’s peoples was great.
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Beverly125
Jun 11, 2025
A Must-do if you Visit Belle Meade - I highly recommend this tour. It is very informative and interesting. Our guide Melissa was knowledgeable and passionate about the slave history of Belle Meade, and engaged us in the conversation. The grounds are absolutely stunning (it was a cool sunny day) with 30 acres to explore. Some of us toured the mansion after this and it was interesting, but not nearly as interesting as the Jubilee tour even though our tour guide was just as good. Wine tasting was a nice way to end. All the staff there is cheerful and willing to help.
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Becwright
Jun 4, 2025
Learned a lot, loved the history - Very good tour full of information. We enjoyed it! Well worth the price! It’s a beautiful place with lots of history. We walked around the whole property and you do get to go into the kitchen house and it’s attached to the main house.
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Alexisbl5466om
May 9, 2025
A MUST - 5 stars. I️ took two tours. The mansion tour and the journey to jubilee. The mansion tour was ok. Very informative, quick and lots of artifacts for the visitors to see. In addition Melissa was SO knowledgeable, quick on her feet and flowed through the tour like a natural. The real show stopper was the journey to jubilee tour. 90 minutes of raw, apologetic honesty. The stories weren’t curated but that’s ok! That’s the reality of many enslaved stories. I️ liked that the tour included almost every element of the plantation. It really goes to show you just how much African Americans contributed to the success of this place. Both tours ended with a complementary wine tasting, and the wine was fabulous. They chose the best options to really tie it together. Overall 10 out of 10. I can’t stop thinking about journey to Jubilee. It really touched me.
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Michellegt733ml
Mar 23, 2025
Highly recommend this tour - Great tour with Tom, our guide. He shared his excellent knowledge of the Civil War and the impact on those living and working at Belle Meade and the surrounding area. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who visits Belle Meade.
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Deborah
Mar 5, 2025
Very interesting historical site. Guide was very informative. - Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. We felt like we stepped back in time! Would definitely recommend experiencing this place. We enjoyed the wine tasting after our tour!
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Odette_d
Jan 6, 2025
I strongly recommend... - I strongly recommend attending this historical place in educating yourself and loved ones about the history of America. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative and compassionate.
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Adam_p
Nov 8, 2024
Worth it - Very good tour with interesting information. The guide was very clear and easy to follow. Definitely worth doing.
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Wesley_w
Mar 2, 2025
Informative tour of TN history - We learned a different perspective regarding the era of slavery in the middle TN area and the tour challenged the way we think and viewed this era in American history.
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Maryloup527
Jul 3, 2025
Informative - Informative. I appreciated seeing the historical points related to enslaved persons on the Belle Meade estate, and was eager to learn of their reality, but I didn't find the interactive learning questions and dialogue pushed by the docent helpful.
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up to 14 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).