Did you ever want to know how chocolate candy is made, or how a farm works, or what it takes to make golf clubs? There are places around town where you or your group can take a behind-the-scenes tour of a company or manufacturing plant or an historical site. Some of them are even free! (They appear here in no particular order.)

One more thing, in case you are wondering. The answer is yes, I have personally taken each one of these tours. I love what I do!

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Cerreta Candy Company Factory Tour

Cerreta Candy Company offers a free tour of their facility and explains how they make their chocolates and candies. Reservations for individuals/families not required. Glendale.More »

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies play Spring Training baseball at this beautiful facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. For a small fee you can take a behind-the-scenes tour and see how staff and players use the stadium so that we can enjoy the games on the field. Don't expect to see any ballplayers on this tour; it's all about the stadium.More »

Mystery Castle

Mystery Castle is neither a mystery nor is it a castle. It is actually someone's home, and she still lives there. It is unusual and has a colorful history, and so the owner gives tours in the non-summer months. There is a charge for the tour and reservations are required. South Phoenix.More »

Wrigley Mansion Tour

William Wrigley, Jr. made his fortune selling chewing gum during the Great Depression. He purchased The Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix and built a "little" vacation home for his wife, Ada nearby. The Wrigley Mansion offers guided tours of this unusual and historic property. There is a charge for the tour.More »

Shamrock Farms

Shamrock Farms is a large, high tech dairy farm south of Phoenix. It's a bit of a drive, but it makes a nice day trip. There is a charge for the tour. Reservations required. Stanfield.More »

PING Golf

Phoenix is the location of the headquarters of PING Golf, otherwise known as Karsten Manufacturing. This tour is primarily for older children and adults who love golf. Reservations required. There is no charge for the tour. West Phoenix.More »

Arizona Brewery Tours

These tours last up to five hours and include a designated driver, tour guide, beer tastings, food and behind-the-scenes information about the craft brew industry in Arizona.More »

Queen Creek Olive Mill

Tours are offered during business hours in olive-pressing season. There is a charge for the tour. Reservations for individuals/families not required. Queen Creek.More »

Mesa Arts Center

This behind-the-scenes tour of the largest arts center in Arizona is free. If you interested in the performing or visual arts and public art spaces, you'll appreciate this tour.More »

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