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

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Louisiana, USA
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On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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.

What's Included

  • Snacks complimentary Mini TABASCO Bottle
  • Private transportation
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329 Avery Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560, USA

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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.
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TABASCO

The Tabasco Factory tour is a 10 stop tour that takes you from seed to sauce.Stop 1: the MuseumStop 2: Green House replicaStop3: Barreling and pepper mash warehouse viewingStop 4: BlendingStop5: About Avery IslandStop6: Salt mine replicaStop7: Bottling line viewingStop 8 : Tabasco todayStop 9: the Tabasco Country store and sample bar tastingsStop 10: Restaurant 1868!
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1 hour Admission Ticket 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 treesStop 2: Bayou petit Anse/Marsh trailStop 3: AlligatorsStop 4: Boat HouseStop 5: Venetian GardensStop 6: Cleveland OakStop 7: Holly HedgeStop 8: Buddha templeStop 9: Wisteria ArchStop 10: Palm GardensStop 11: Bird cityStop 12: timber BambooStop 13: sunken GardensStop 14: Camellia Nursery
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The audio guide is available only on the Jungle Gardens Tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-335953P1

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Average 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 302 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Snackscomplimentary Mini TABASCO Bottle
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The audio guide is available only on the Jungle Gardens Tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

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