Avery Island Hours & Admission

Directions to Avery Island

Avery Island is located in southern Louisiana and is accessible via Highway 329.

Address: 329 Avery Island Rd.
Avery Island, LA 70513

Driving Directions:

From New Orleans: Approximately a 2.5-hour drive. Take I-10 W to Lafayette, then head south on US-90 W towards New Iberia. From US-90 W, take the LA-14 exit towards New Iberia/Delcambre. Follow LA-14 E and turn onto LA-329 S, which leads directly to Avery Island.
From Baton Rouge: Approximately a 1.5-hour drive. Take I-10 W towards Lafayette, then follow the same directions as above from Lafayette.

Note: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are not available for pick-up from Avery Island. Taxi service is available Monday–Saturday through John Allen’s Taxi Cab Service at (337) 940-1139.

Parking Information

Free on-site parking is available for all visitors.

Hours of Operation

TABASCO® Factory Tour:

Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last self-guided tour begins at 3:30 p.m.

Admission & Tickets: Purchase online

Jungle Gardens

  Location: Adjacent to the TABASCO® Factory
  Hours: Follows factory tour schedule
  Tickets: Included with general admission or available separately

Restaurant 1868!: Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Menu & Info: View menu
TABASCO® Country Store®: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Culinary Experiences
Available: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Reservations Required)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Book here
Louisiana Tastings Experience
Available: Mondays & Wednesdays (Reservations Required)
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Holiday Closures: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. TABASCO® Brand+1TABASCO® Brand+1

Tour Length and Experience

The self-guided TABASCO® Factory Tour consists of 10 stops, including the TABASCO® Museum, Pepper Greenhouse, Barrel Aging Warehouse, Blending Room, and more. Visitors typically spend about 1 to 2 hours exploring the exhibits at their own pace. TABASCO® Brand+1TABASCO® Brand+1

Accessibility

Many areas of the TABASCO® Factory Tour and Jungle Gardens are handicap accessible. However, some sites within Jungle Gardens may have limited accessibility. For specific concerns or to inquire about accommodations, it's recommended to contact the visitor center ahead of your visit.

Payment Methods

Please note that cash is not currently accepted. Payments can be made using credit cards or business checks. Checks should be made out to McIlhenny Company. TABASCO® Brand

If you have any further questions or need assistance planning your visit, feel free to reach out to the TABASCO® Visitor Center at (337) 373-6139 or email Keyna.Amy@tabasco.com.