26+ Factory Tours in Massachusetts

Massachusetts offers a blend of craft brewing and artisan chocolate production, including guided tours at Harpoon Brewery in Boston, bean-to-bar experiences at Taza Chocolate Factory in Somerville, and brewery visits at Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston. From independent chocolate makers to nationally recognized beer brands, the Bay State delivers engaging behind-the-scenes production tours.

This page lists all publicly accessible factory tours in Massachusetts, complete with verified booking links, exact working hours, and up-to-date visitor information to help you plan your visit with confidence.

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Crane Museum of Papermaking Tour — Dalton, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Crane Museum of Papermaking Tour in Massachusetts Step into the birthplace of America’s finest paper at the Crane Museum of Papermaking in Dalton, Massachusetts. This engaging museum experience explores how Crane & Co. has produced high-quality paper for over two centuries—including the paper used for U.S. currency. Visitors learn how raw fibers become precision-crafted paper through hands-on exhibits, Read more…

Boott Cotton Mills Museum Tour — Lowell, Massachusetts

Price: $8

Discover the Boott Cotton Mills Museum Tour in Massachusetts Step inside one of America’s most important industrial landmarks at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts. Operated by the National Park Service, this immersive museum experience brings visitors into the heart of a 19th-century textile mill, where massive power looms once shaped the rise of American industry. Through working Read more…

Fritz Glass Factory Tour – Cape Cod, MA

Discover the Fritz Glass Factory Tour in Cape Cod, Massachusetts The Fritz Glass Factory Tour in Dennis Port, Cape Cod, gives visitors a front-row seat to the timeless craft of glassblowing. Founded by master glassblower Fritz Lauenstein, this working studio specializes in hand-blown vases, ornaments, paperweights, and custom designs. During your visit, you’ll watch live demonstrations as molten glass is Read more…

Bully Boy Distillers Tour — Boston, Massachusetts

Price: $25

Discover the Bully Boy Distillers Tour in Massachusetts Step into Boston’s modern craft spirits scene at the Bully Boy Distillers Tour in Boston, Massachusetts. This guided distillery experience takes visitors inside a working urban distillery where small-batch whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and specialty spirits are produced. Guests learn how grains and botanicals are transformed into finished spirits, explore barrel aging Read more…

Cape Cod Beer Brewery Tour — Hyannis, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Cape Cod Beer Brewery Tour in Massachusetts Get a taste of Cape Cod’s craft beer scene at the Cape Cod Beer Brewery Tour in Hyannis, Massachusetts. This popular behind-the-scenes experience invites visitors into one of the region’s best-known breweries to learn how locally inspired beers are brewed, fermented, and packaged. The tour blends brewing education with tastings in Read more…

Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits Tour — Truro, Massachusetts

Price: $20

Discover the Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits Tour in Massachusetts Experience Cape Cod’s wine and spirits scene at the Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits Tour in Truro, Massachusetts. This combined vineyard and distillery experience introduces visitors to locally crafted wines and small-batch spirits produced just minutes from the Atlantic coast. Guests learn about grape growing in a coastal Read more…

Island Alpaca Farm Tour — Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Price: $5

Discover the Island Alpaca Farm Tour in Massachusetts Meet one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most charming agricultural experiences at the Island Alpaca Farm Tour in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. This guided farm visit invites guests to interact with friendly alpacas, learn about sustainable fiber farming, and discover how luxurious alpaca fleece is transformed into yarn and finished products. The relaxed, family-friendly setting Read more…

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Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Tour — Framingham, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Tour in Massachusetts Explore the world of craft lagers at the Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Tour in Framingham, Massachusetts. This guided brewery tour takes visitors inside one of the country’s few breweries dedicated exclusively to lagers. Guests learn how traditional European lagering techniques are combined with modern innovation to create clean, flavorful beers, then Read more…

Wayside Inn Grist Mill Tour — Sudbury, Massachusetts

Discover the Wayside Inn Grist Mill Tour in Massachusetts Step back into early New England industry at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill Tour in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Located on the historic grounds of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, this fully operational water-powered grist mill offers visitors a rare chance to see traditional grain milling in action. Guests can watch corn being ground into Read more…

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Deer Island Treatment Plant Tour — Boston / Winthrop, Massachusetts

Discover the Deer Island Treatment Plant Tour in Massachusetts Go behind the scenes of one of the most advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the United States on the Deer Island Treatment Plant Tour in Boston/Winthrop, Massachusetts. This guided educational tour introduces visitors to the massive infrastructure that treats wastewater for millions of residents in Greater Boston. Guests learn how modern Read more…

Saugus Iron Works Tour — Saugus, Massachusetts

Discover the Saugus Iron Works Tour in Massachusetts Step into the birthplace of America’s iron and steel industry at the Saugus Iron Works Tour in Saugus, Massachusetts. This National Park Service site preserves the remains of a 17th-century ironworks complex, where colonists produced iron using water-powered machinery, blast furnaces, and forges. Visitors explore reconstructed industrial structures, historic landscapes, and museum Read more…

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Berkshire Mountain Distillers Tour — Sheffield, Massachusetts

Price: $20

Discover the Berkshire Mountain Distillers Tour in Massachusetts Experience small-batch New England spirits at the Berkshire Mountain Distillers Tour in Sheffield, Massachusetts. This guided distillery tour takes visitors inside a working craft facility where vodka, gin, rum, and specialty spirits are produced using traditional methods and carefully sourced ingredients. Guests learn how raw materials become finished spirits, explore the distillation Read more…

Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory Tour — Hyannis, Massachusetts

Discover the Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory Tour in Massachusetts Go behind the scenes of one of America’s most recognizable snack brands at the Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory Tour in Hyannis, Massachusetts. This self-guided viewing experience lets visitors watch kettle chips being cooked, seasoned, and packaged through large observation windows while learning how quality ingredients and small-batch methods create Read more…

GlenPharmer Distillery Tour — Franklin, Massachusetts

Price: $20

Discover the GlenPharmer Distillery Tour in Massachusetts Step inside a modern New England craft distillery at the GlenPharmer Distillery Tour in Franklin, Massachusetts. This guided experience takes visitors through a working production facility where premium whiskey, rum, gin, and specialty spirits are distilled, aged, and bottled on site. Guests learn about grain selection, fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging before enjoying Read more…

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Metropolitan Waterworks Museum Tour — Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Discover the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum Tour in Massachusetts Step inside a landmark of public engineering at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Housed in the historic High Service Pumping Station, this museum offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how clean drinking water has been delivered to Greater Boston for over a century. Through massive steam-powered pumps, interactive exhibits, Read more…

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Harbor Sweets Chocolate Factory Tour — Salem, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Harbor Sweets Chocolate Factory Tour in Massachusetts Step into a world of handcrafted confections at the Harbor Sweets Chocolate Factory Tour in Salem, Massachusetts. This guided behind-the-scenes experience offers visitors a close look at how Harbor Sweets’ signature chocolates — including its famous Sweet Sloops and hand-wrapped truffles — are carefully made using traditional candy-making techniques. Guests learn Read more…

Taza Chocolate Factory Tour — Somerville, Massachusetts

Price: $15

Discover the Taza Chocolate Factory Tour in Massachusetts Experience the bold flavors and traditional craftsmanship of stone-ground chocolate at the Taza Chocolate Factory Tour in Somerville, Massachusetts. This guided tour takes visitors inside Taza’s working chocolate factory, where organic cacao beans are transformed into rustic, intensely flavored chocolate using traditional Mexican stone-grinding methods. Guests learn about ethical sourcing, transparent trade Read more…

Samuel Adams Brewery Tour — Boston, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Samuel Adams Brewery Tour in Massachusetts Step into one of America’s most iconic craft beer stories at the Samuel Adams Brewery Tour in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at the original Boston Brewery in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, this immersive experience takes visitors behind the scenes of where Samuel Adams began. Guests learn about brewing innovation, ingredient selection, and experimentation Read more…

Boston Harbor Distillery Tour — Boston, Massachusetts

Price: $25

Discover the Boston Harbor Distillery Tour in Massachusetts Experience Boston’s waterfront craft spirits scene at the Boston Harbor Distillery Tour in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at The Port on the historic South Boston waterfront, this guided distillery tour offers an inside look at how small-batch rum, whiskey, vodka, and specialty spirits are crafted using both traditional and modern techniques. Visitors explore Read more…

Mason & Hamlin Piano Factory Tour — Haverhill, Massachusetts

Discover the Mason & Hamlin Piano Factory Tour in Massachusetts Step inside one of America’s most respected piano makers at the Mason & Hamlin Piano Factory Tour in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This guided factory tour offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how world-class grand and upright pianos are handcrafted using time-honored techniques and meticulous attention to detail. Visitors follow the piano-making Read more…

Pairpoint Glass Factory Tour — Sagamore, Massachusetts

Discover the Pairpoint Glass Factory Tour in Massachusetts Step into one of America’s oldest and most respected glassmaking studios at the Pairpoint Glass Factory Tour in Sagamore, Massachusetts. This guided tour takes visitors inside a working glass factory where artisans create hand-blown and hand-cut glass using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Guests witness molten glass transformed into elegant decorative Read more…

Old Schwamb Mill Tour — Arlington, Massachusetts

Discover the Old Schwamb Mill Tour in Massachusetts Step into America’s oldest continuously operating mill at the Old Schwamb Mill Tour in Arlington, Massachusetts. This historic working mill offers visitors a rare look at traditional woodworking and frame-making techniques that have been practiced on the same site for centuries. Guests explore original water-powered machinery, hand tools, and workshops where craftsmen Read more…

Museum of Printing Tour — Haverhill, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Museum of Printing Tour in Massachusetts Step into the history of communication and industrial craftsmanship at the Museum of Printing Tour in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This immersive experience invites visitors to explore one of the largest collections of historic printing equipment in the country, showcasing how printed media shaped culture, business, and everyday life. From hand-set type to massive Read more…

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Goodnow Farms Chocolate Factory Tour — Sudbury, Massachusetts

Price: $20

Discover the Goodnow Farms Chocolate Tour in Massachusetts Experience true bean-to-bar craft chocolate at the Goodnow Farms Chocolate Factory Tour in Sudbury, Massachusetts. This guided tour offers an intimate look at how single-origin cacao is transformed into award-winning chocolate using meticulous, small-batch methods. Visitors learn about cacao sourcing, fermentation, roasting, and chocolate making while gaining insight into how flavor, terroir, Read more…

Charles River Museum of Industry Tour — Waltham, Massachusetts

Price: $10

Discover the Charles River Museum of Industry Tour in Massachusetts Explore the birthplace of America’s Industrial Revolution at the Charles River Museum of Industry Tour in Waltham, Massachusetts. Housed in a historic 19th-century mill complex along the Charles River, this museum invites visitors to discover how early factories, machines, and inventors transformed the nation. Exhibits blend large industrial artifacts, hands-on Read more…

National Braille Press Tour — Boston, Massachusetts

Discover the National Braille Press Tour in Massachusetts Explore the world of accessible publishing at the National Braille Press Tour in Boston, Massachusetts. This guided, behind-the-scenes tour introduces visitors to the specialized printing and binding processes used to produce braille, large-print, and tactile books for people who are blind or visually impaired. Guests learn how accessibility materials are created, handled, Read more…

Frequently Asked Questions about Factory Tours in Massachusetts

Are factory tours in Massachusetts free?

Some brewery experiences offer free options, while guided tours and tastings may require paid tickets.

What are the most popular factory tours in Massachusetts?

Harpoon Brewery, Samuel Adams Brewery, and Taza Chocolate are among the most recognized production tours in the state.

Are Massachusetts factory tours family-friendly?

Chocolate factory tours are generally family-friendly, while brewery tours typically have age restrictions.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is recommended, especially for popular Boston-area tours.

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