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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $15.50

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

lisamG1140SI

Jan 2022

When I first drove onto the island I could smell the spice in the air. It was subtle, but it was wonderful! I enjoyed every part of the tour. I could spend as much time reading the history and reviewing the pictures as I wanted. I was stunned to read of the connection with the Arctic tours and Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. I appreciated that each building also had videos to go over the history. I enjoyed trying the new flavors in the General Store and bought a few new flavors: Sweet and Spicy and the Roasted Pepper Sauce. YUM! We finished up our tour at the 1868 Restaurant. WOW! The food wasn't just good --- it was incredibly good. We shared the Boudin Egg Rolls, the Sampler, and the Chili. It was, without doubt, the best meal we have had in Louisiana (and we just came from New Orleans!)

Rocky R

Jan 2022

The self-guided tour was comprehensive and entertaining. The videos complemented the physical portions of the tour...and tasting the spectrum of products added to the experience. The icing on the cake was the included entry to tour the Jungle Gardens conservation area. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thanks for coming down to see us! We appreciate your feedback.

trentvano

Jan 2022

Really interesting, gives you a new appreciation for Tabasco sauce. Little restaurant is pretty good too. Get to smell the barrels, see the giant vats where the vinegar is mixed in, all that stuff. I enjoyed it!