How to tour a factory in the US
Most public factory tours are run by food, drink and consumer brands, and most need booking ahead. Check the operator's own page the week you go: hours and age rules change often.
Who offers tours
Distilleries, breweries, candy makers, cheese makers, potteries and a few vehicle plants run the most public tours. Many large plants allow no visitors at all for safety and security reasons.
Booking
Popular tours sell out, especially on weekends and in summer. Book on the operator's own site; our tour pages link to it and show the date we last checked.
Age and safety rules
Vehicle and industrial tours often set a minimum age, require closed-toe shoes and ban photos on the floor. Tasting tours set a legal drinking age for samples. Where the operator states these rules we list them; where it doesn't, we say so.
Accessibility
Production floors can involve long walks, stairs or trams. Ask the operator before booking if you need step-free access.