A free, guided tour of the Taylor factor is given every Monday through Thursday at 1 p.m. (excluding holidays). To take the tour, no appointment is necessary. Simply check-in at the receptionist desk in the lobby of our main building by 1 p.m. and register for the tour.

The Taylor Guitars Factory Tour takes guests through the steps of guitar construction. From wood selection to final assembly, guests will experience each process as a guitar evolves from raw wood into a finished instrument. While not physically demanding, the tour does include a fair amount of walking. Due to the technical nature, the tour may not be suitable for small children. The tour lasts approximately one hour and 15 minutes and departs from the main building at 1980 Gillespie Way in El Cajon, California. Map / Directions

Large groups (more than 10) and school-supervised groups must schedule special tours in advance by calling (619) 258-1207 and asking for the Factory Tour Manager. We kindly request a minimum of two-weeks notice for all group tours.

Also located in our main building is the TaylorWare store. Here you will find everything for the Taylor fan, from apparel to gift items to replacement guitar parts. New items are added all the time, so be sure to stop by often.

Please note: The factory tour will not be offered on the following weekdays in 2009:
Monday, February 16 (President’s Day)
Monday-Friday, May 4th - May 8th
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Monday-Friday, June 1st - June 5th
Monday-Friday, June 29-July 3 (company vacation, Independence Day)
Monday-Friday, July 6 -July 10
Monday-Friday, August 3 - August 7
Monday-Friday, August 31 - September 4
Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
Friday, October 16 (Taylor anniversary)
Thursday-Friday, November 26-27 (Thanksgiving holiday)
Monday, December 21 through Friday, January 1