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TABASCO® Factory Tour & Avery Island Experience in Avery Island, LA

HWY 329 Avery Island Road • Avery Island, LA 70513

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Have you ever wondered where TABASCO sauce is made? This TABASCO tour will show you. Learn about the McIlheeny family that has made TABASCO sauce on Avery Island for over five generations. The factory tour includes 10 stops that take you from seed to sauce. Then head over to Avery Island’s Jungle Gardens and explore the ancient oaks and abundant wildlife.

up to 4 hrs 1 or more people

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This is a self-guided tour.
Most visitors spend between 2 to 4 hours.
The Tabasco Factory Tour includes 10 stops that take you from seed to sauce.
Explore ancient oaks and abundant wildlife along a 3-mile garden trail in Jungle Gardens. Visitors can walk, bike or hike.
Cash is currently not accepted.
Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Includes a complimentary mini-bottle of TABASCO.
Free parking.

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Where is TABASCO® Sauce made? The McIlhenny family has been making TABASCO® Sauce on Avery Island, Louisiana, for over five generations. Built on a salt dome, it's a mysteriously beautiful place where the red peppers grow, the factory hums, and abundant wildlife can be seen in the Jungle Gardens.

The ultimate fan experience on Avery Island will show you how the famous TABASCO Pepper Sauce is made from seed to sauce, how to eat like a local, and discover all those hard-to-find sauces and maybe some new favorites, too!

The tour is self-guided and includes 10 stops:
1. The Museum
2. Greenhouse replica
3. Barrel aging and pepper mash warehouse viewing
4. Blending
5. Avery Island Experience - About Avery Island
6. Salt mine replica
7. Bottling line viewing
8. Food, Flavors, TABASCO today
9. Country Store and sample bar tastings
10. Restaurant

Most guests typically spend about 2-4 hours.

Holiday Closures: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

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The bottling process during the Factory Tour

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310DanM

Punta Gorda, Florida

"A Very Unique Experience"

Reviewed June 27, 2025 NEW

This is a truly unique and quintessential American success story experience. Our tour guide, Lisa, had been with the McIlhenny Company for 28 years, her entire adult career, as have most of the employees. She was clearly invested in the quality and success and knew just about everything there is to know about the background, fascinating history and inner workings of this multi-generational family-owned company. It was an excellent experience and once completed we also drove through the Jungle Garden which was a very nice addition where we saw Lisa again conducting a press tour for a travel publication. I highly recommend this tour experience!

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TABASCO® Factory Tour & Avery Island Experience is located at HWY 329 Avery Island Road • Avery Island, LA 70513

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Frequently Asked Questions about TABASCO® Factory Tour & Avery Island Experience

What are the hours of operation?

Open daily from 9:00am - 4:00pm (CST). Days and hours are subject to change.

Is parking provided?

Yes, free parking is available.

Where is it located?

TABASCO® Visitor's Center, 329 Avery Island Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560. Visitors will check in at the Tabasco Visitor Center ticketing booth located at stop 1, the museum.