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Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour

Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour

Overview

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.

City: Louisiana

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $15.50

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Sun 20 Oct

Starting at $15.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

complimentary Mini TABASCO Bottle

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.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Avery island

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (94)

rkylejones

Mar 2022

This was a detour on a road trip for a family member who is a fan. I am not the fan, and I honestly was doing this as a favor, as I was the one who was going to be driving to close to midnight as a result. But you know what? I had a great time. I'll start with the bad. Because of the location, I'm assuming that this is a road trip, and that you potentially have a pet in tow. Supposing that you don't have a Tesla with "dog mode," this place didn't make it easy to have your pet. There was no information on visiting with pets on the website; there was no place to give your dog a drink; and, while your dog obviously isn't allowed inside the buildings on the tour, your dog isn't allowed even remotely close to the tour buildings. I think this needs to be re-thought, as I spent a significant amount of time sitting at an outdoor table while my family did their tour so that I could then take my turn. That said, dogs were certainly welcome at the patio tables in front of the gift shop, and they were welcome on the porch of the restaurant. The restaurant, by the way, was honestly pretty good for what I'll term a "museum restaurant." Have I eaten at better? Yes, yes I have. But, prices were reasonable; service was quick; and the staff was welcoming and helpful. Is it the best Cajun food that you've ever eaten? No, your sister-in-law's gumbo is probably still better, but it was quite good. I recommend that you try the boudin egg rolls. Why? Because it's weird. Where else are you going to eat those? The gift shop is amazing. There's such a huge selection of all kinds of different Tabasco-related and Tabasco-themed products. And, the clerks were quick to spot me carrying around stuff and offer to hold it at the counter. Also, be sure to try the ice cream samples in the back made with Tabasco products. I think you'll find one of the flavors good and wonder what people were thinking with the other. But that's part of the fun, right? It's not clear when you're booking from the website, but the "Avery Island Fan Experience" includes both a factory tour and admission to the "Jungle Gardens," a drive-through (with stops for waking/wandering) garden/nature preserve. Tickets for just the tour were available at the factory itself if you are pressed for time and don't need the gardens. There is a toll gate at the entrance to Avery Island. Just pull up, stop, and a guy hands you a parking pass for your dash . . . there was no actual toll. The tour itself is relatively quick. There's a small greenhouse where you can see some of the peppers used in the products, and there's a building where you can see how the peppers are aged. Most of the rest of the buildings have "museum-typical" displays of artifacts and information. There's a plate window where you get to look in and see the bottling, but I think that's only Mondays through Thursdays. All-in-all, we had a great time. For the Tabasco lover in your family, this is quite the treat. For those who are less of a fan, it was fun and the food was above-average.

MariaMcGinity

Mar 2022

The Cajun food experience was great. I highly recommend it. It was entertaining and really great food.

nursetraveler2021

Mar 2022

Explore at your own pace, walking tour is a carefree stroll with several benches to rest if needed. The museum covers many interesting facts and tidbits. Nice layout of facility both indoors & outdoors with a fully stocked gift shop. The tasting area holds a few fun surprises and everyone is so nice, also eager to answer any questions. The Jungle Gardens are peacefully beautiful. I found driving through with the audio tour is a great way to relax and take in the serenity of the setting. Photos do not compare to being there. A must see if you really want to experience a unique Louisiana treasure!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time on Avery Island. We very much appreciate your recommendation and it would be our pleasure to welcome you again.