Why choose this Louisiana tour ?

Where is TABASCO® sauce made? With this Avery Island Experience, find out how The McIlhenny family has made TABASCO® Sauce on Avery Island, Louisiana for over 5 generations. Built on a salt dome, it is a mysteriously beautiful place where the red peppers grow, the factory hums, and abundant wildlife can be seen in the Jungle Gardens. Explore the 10 stop tour that takes you from seed to sauce, get a full tasting at the tasting bar in the TABASCO® Country store, light your taste buds up with authentic Cajun dishes and a Bloody Mary in Restaurant 1868, and explore the ancient oaks and admire the wildlife on a 14 stop tour in Jungle Gardens.



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What makes Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour a unique experience ?

Where is TABASCO® Sauce made? The McIlhenny family has made TABASCO® Sauce on Avery Island, Louisiana for over 5 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 Jungle Gardens. Spend the day learning about how our famous sauce got its start in 1868, discover the process from seed to sauce, feed your soul with authentic Cajun dishes in Restaurant 1868!, shop for those hard to find sauces and TABASCO gear in our country Store and explore Jungle Gardens, a 170-acre wildlife and botanical garden.

The Tabasco Factory tour is a 10 stop tour that takes you from seed to sauce.

Stop 1: the Museum

Stop 2: Green House replica

Stop3: Barreling and pepper mash warehouse viewing

Stop 4: Blending

Stop5: About Avery Island

Stop6: Salt mine replica

Stop7: Bottling line viewing

Stop 8 : Tabasco today

Stop 9: the Tabasco Country store and sample bar tastings

Stop 10: Restaurant 1868!

Jungle Gardens is a 14 stop tour that makes a 3 mile loop that you may drive, hike, bike, or walk.

Stop 1: Giant oak trees

Stop 2: Bayou petit Anse/Marsh trail

Stop 3: Alligators

Stop 4: Boat House

Stop 5: Venetian Gardens

Stop 6: Cleveland Oak

Stop 7: Holly Hedge

Stop 8: Buddha temple

Stop 9: Wisteria Arch

Stop 10: Palm Gardens

Stop 11: Bird city

Stop 12: timber Bamboo

Stop 13: sunken Gardens

Stop 14: Camellia Nursery

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The audio guide is available only on the Jungle Gardens Tour.


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  • This Tour is Provided by TABASCO Brand Factory Tour & Museum.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 224 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.