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New Iberia, US

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Experience the Avery Island adventure with the Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour. Discover the secret behind the famous TABASCO® Sauce and learn how the McIlhenny family has been making it for over 5 generations. Explore the 10-stop Tabasco Factory tour that takes you from seed to sauce and indulge in a full tasting at the TABASCO® Country store. But there's more to this experience than just hot sauce. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Jungle Gardens, a 170-acre wildlife and botanical paradise. Take the 14-stop tour and witness the majestic giant oak trees, encounter alligators, and admire the serene Wisteria Arch. From the spicy flavors to the lush nature, this tour is a sensory delight. Unleash your taste buds and explore the wonders of Avery Island.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
2 hours
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Tour the Tabasco Factory from seed to sauce
Explore the beautiful Jungle Gardens with giant oak trees
Feed your soul with authentic Cajun dishes in Restaurant 1868
Shop for hard-to-find sauces and TABASCO gear in the country store
Experience a full tasting at the TABASCO Country Store sample bar

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Snacks

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Private transportation

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Introduction

Discover the secrets behind the world-famous TABASCO Sauce with the Avery Island Experience. Located on Avery Island, Louisiana, this self-guided tour offers a fascinating journey into the history and production of the iconic hot sauce. As you explore the beautiful salt dome island, you'll learn about the McIlhenny family's five generations of sauce-making expertise. From the growth of fiery red peppers to the buzzing factory, every step of the process will captivate your senses and leave you with a newfound appreciation for this culinary masterpiece.

What to expect?

Embark on a sensory adventure as you navigate the 10-stop tour that takes you from seed to sauce. Witness the vibrant fields of red peppers and the meticulously designed factory where the magic happens. At the TABASCO Country Store, indulge in a full tasting experience that will ignite your taste buds with a variety of flavors.

Who is this for?

This Avery Island Experience is perfect for hot sauce enthusiasts, food lovers, and anyone curious about the art of sauce-making. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor to Louisiana, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience for all.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of TABASCO Sauce with this exclusive self-guided tour. Not only will you gain insight into the sauce-making process, but you'll also have the opportunity to explore the captivating Jungle Gardens. Marvel at the ancient oaks and encounter a diverse array of wildlife in this enchanting setting.

Good to know

During your visit, don't miss the chance to savor authentic Cajun dishes and treat yourself to a refreshing Bloody Mary at Restaurant 1868. Keep in mind that transportation to Avery Island is not included, but there is free parking available at the Tabasco Visitor Center ticketing booth.

Reviews

Visitors who have embarked on the Avery Island Experience rave about the immersive journey it offers. They praise the informative tour, the delicious tastings at the TABASCO Country Store, and the serene beauty of the Jungle Gardens. Many reviewers express their appreciation for the rich history and heritage behind TABASCO Sauce, and how this experience deepened their love for the iconic condiment. Overall, guests leave with a newfound understanding and admiration for the McIlhenny family's dedication to crafting the perfect hot sauce.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

Visitors will check in at the Tabasco Visitor Center ticketing booth located at stop 1, the museum. There Is free parking available.

TABASCO Visitor's Center, 329 Avery Island Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560, US

Your Itinerary

Avery island

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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.

TABASCO

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!

Admission Included

Jungle Gardens

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

Admission Included

Additional information

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.

Reviews

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4.5 (194)

jmhard

Our tour was limited to the self-guided tour of the factory area, museum, gift shop, and the cafe. The jungle gardens were closed due to severe storm damage from what appeared to be a small tornado that had struck the area three days prior to our arrival. (The admission had been lowered to compensate for this.) There are only three places where you can actually see the production - the blending area where the ground peppers are mixed with vinegar; the aging area area where the pepper mash is aged in barrels and the bottling line where they can bottle over half a million bottles a day. If you want to try your hand, the gift shop was selling Tobasco pepper plants in pots. They also have a tasting bar where you can try all of the varieties they make here. As far as the cafe goes, the food is just fair and somewhat overpriced. And, if you don’t like Cajun fare, you have few choices.

jimv677

A hidden gem in the heart o Acadiana. Visited with friends from Oklahoma and was very impressed with the history and artifacts detailing the Tabasco story. Not something that most kids would enjoy, but still very a very relaxing day. Don't miss the ice cream samples at the gift shop it sounds crazy but it is AWESOME! Lots of Tabasco merchandise to choose from.

Debbie_S

The restaurant was a treat and the tour was interesting. Enjoyed the hot sauce tasting at the gift shop

Nomad_LA

The self guided factory tour and museum is a fun visit, especially if you are a Tabasco fan as we are. Good gift shop with reasonable prices and samples of all the different sauces. Had fun with a German family making faces as we tried the hotter and hotter sauces. Had lunch in their coffee shop ‘1868’. Was average food at higher prices. We tried the local special, a Po-boy. While being large was not very flavorful. The gardens and Bird sanctuary that are next to the plant are not to be missed. Beautiful. You can walk the grounds, or just stay in the car, Griswald style.

Radihodog

Fun and interesting experience. Learned something. Saw all stages of Tabasco sauce making from the origin of the pepper to final product. 2nd part of the tour we enjoyed driving through the gardens with its unique plants, trees and birds. Several stops along the way allowed small excursions on foot. Since it’s a marshy area, you may want to guard against mosquitoes.

davidsM6662QM

We actually didn't stay for the demo. The class was overbooked. We made our reservations in January 2024. Others in the class made them the day before. The tiny room was already crowded with 2 people standing due to the lack of chairs and table space when another lady knocked at the door and said she had a reservation, too. By this time the class had sort of started with introductions and little welcome speech from the chef. It was booked for 11AM but it was way after 11 before she started the intro. She made numerous trips out of the room to bring in more ingredients to accommodate the large class. It was clear the chef had no idea how many people were signed up for the class. We finally gave up and left. We would like the $113.50 back.

Traveler26604893039

The first room was a mess the 2nd was nice. Very well kept up clean love the TV and the bathroom was relaxing. Great little area to do thing

PH-Travel-Lovers

Plenty of history that explains how Tabasco started and is still made today. It took about 2 hours to tour everything at the museum then another 20 minutes at the gift shop. The gardens were a nice drive through tour. We ended up buying a few bottles of different flavors of Tabasco. It was a fun and different kind of day.

pnmiamdil

Wonderful experience touring the manufacturing plant of one of my favorite condiments. The set up is so well done that self guided tour was a breeze. The shop and restaurant were also very nice. The shop has tasting of several varieties of sauce. I was unaware of many of the varieties and enjoyed tasting and purchasing some for home. The Jungle Gardens are very beautiful and just driving through was a nice way to see it. For any with mobility issues it is worth the time in that you can see a lot from the car.

hammerwrite

Didn’t know what to expect, but this was great. Tabasco tour opened our eyes to lots we didn’t know; history of Tabasco production and African-American and Cajun workforce, salt dome, barreling and aging process. Jungle Gardens were wonderful. Oaks with Spanish Moss, bamboo, egrets, alligators. We detoured on way from Memphis to New Orleans to here (spent a night in Lafayette) and it was definitely worth it.

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2024-06-16 01:51