Excellent facility with dedicated employees, strong teamwork, and a real commitment to quality. You can feel the pride and experience throughout the plant. It's great seeing American manufacturing and craftsmanship still going strong. read more

The tour was SO good it made me want to buy a motorcycle!! Honestly, I booked the tour for my dad. I don't even like motorcycles. I think they are dangerous. I don't like anything adventurous. I don't like the wind blowing through my hair. But, from the movie that detailed how it all began, to the walk through on the floor, to every bit and bolt screwed in place right in front of your face, my blood was racing and even itching to want to buy or at least ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle! Absolutely hands down the best tour I've been on in my life. Even better than the food tours I've been on ...and I love food. The tour guide was incredible, knowledgeable, and they mastered being able to listen on the device clearly going thru some of the noisy locations. You could sense his passion for the product. Plenty of time for questions. My favorite thing is that you were so close to the assembly you could literally spit on the parts. LOVED it! Take some time after to sit on a Harley in the show room, take some amazing photos, and feel the rush. We came early to sign up for one of the first tours because we had other plans after. Had no problem getting a tour. read more

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

I'm not really into motorcycles but I can dig it. I have an M on my drivers license but I don't use it. Either way, the Harley-Davidson Factory Tour is an interesting place to visit if you're into American culture and history in general since the company is founded on the principles of mobility, alternative-lifestyle, and freedom. I came here for work one day and don't regret coming. Anyway, they have a cool gift shop and museum and the staff is all nice. I'd recommend this tour if you're in the area and into high-quality motorcycles that are symbolic of American culture. If you're like me though, I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to check it out. read more

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(On a brief sidebar - I have no interest in motorcycles at all. God Bless those who still ride but to me the more wheels you have on the asphalt the better.) This is one that I wanted to do for a while. Why? No reason other than factory tours completely fascinate me especially the ones where you can get on to the production line and see things up close. The last part was unfortunately blown out of the water as the York plant has the production line closed off for tours this summer due to heavy construction going on everywhere since H-D decided to begin shutting down their KC plant and move some of the operation here. I think the Steel Toe Tour and being able to get on to the line itself on the Classic Tour will be returning at the end of next month but with work, kids in school and tours operating only M-F plus living two plus hours away...it is what it is. So for the Classic Tour you go to the front counter and sign yourself in. The tour entrance opens at 9 and the first tour starts at 9:30. We were on that one and it had around 20-25 people but either way it was announced as being full. You start with a short movie that explains the company's history and overall it's a really well done PR piece. Then you move over to getting safety goggles, your ear piece so that you can hear the guide and a lecture about no cameras or phones which they take really, really seriously. The part of the factory you can currently tour mostly relates to the frame and fuel tank. We saw the robots pressing the fenders from sheets of steel, some welding work from a distance, the end result of painting and people plugging holes on the tanks before they get painted. There are lots of people everywhere but most are headed to line which right now you can't see. The area you currently can see is either highly automated or had people standing around doing nothing/waiting for the robotic carts to bring them something. The whole thing was done in 40ish minutes. The thing our group got the most was regularly barked at that we were lagging too far behind and were stretched out too far. The old woman doing the tour certainly was knowledgeable but she had zero personality and ran the tour more like a prison guard (I'll tell you partially why later). She really needs to relax about the lagging thing when you have 20+ people and you have to walk only in straight lines one behind the other. How the hell close can you really get or do you really want to get with people you don't know in that format? After the tour is over everyone is given a $5 off of $20 coupon for not being able to experience the entire tour and while that I suppose is a nice gesture, it doesn't get you very far with the prices charged at their store. Lots of stuff for sale but totally whack prices. Thanks but I'll stick with the free pin they give you for taking the tour as it lists the year and location. Good enough for cheap ass me. Opinion time here: H-D as a company is screwed at least domestically. Their base ridership demo is getting too old to ride and their prices are very prohibitive for the next generation to be able to even get into something starter let alone where the prices can get to. Looking long term into the push for driverless vehicles, in a generation or two I don't see how they can survive or adapt. Maybe they need to do what a company like Martin Guitar does. Make the cheap lesser models in Mexico or another country and then re-import them but still keep the regular production line in the US going for the hardcore lifers. It works for Martin but based on what we were told on the tour H-D hasn't figured that out yet. Their big push is to make all the parts in this country then ship them as kits to say Thailand where they can be assembled there and sold in other countries to avoid tariffs. Clearly it's not working. So what made the tour guide a bit grumpy at the beginning? She asked the group how many people have ever owned a bike? The answer was one. Was that one guy a current rider? No Was he too old or infirmed? No, he was in his mid-30's When he did ride, was it a H-D? No It says something that out of 20-25 on the tour there were no current riders, H-D owners or anyone interested in being a prospective H-D owner. That my friends is the huge glaring problem they face right there. I've done enough factory tours to know that usually the people who want to come to visit you are the die hards or at least the people who buy/use the product. Pretty rare for it to be a total apathetic goose egg. At some point maybe I'll come back to see the entire tour but it took me XX years to do this one so who knows how long it will be or what H-D will look like by then? If you go: The Classic Tour is free. The Steel Toe Tour is very much not. The below link has the address, times and prices. www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/visit-us/yorkpa.html read more

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Amazing and Awesome!!! The Steel Toe Tour is Absolutely worth it if you are a Harley Enthusiast! My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. Our Tour Guide Phil was great, very informative and friendly!! The operation and functioning of the Harley assembly line is truly amazing. The system, structure and details of putting a bike together is really something to see. The gift shop ladies (Lee and Andi) were so sweet and helpful. We really enjoyed there hospitality and enthusiasm in explaining things to us and giving us ideas of what areas of York to go check out. We will definitely return to the area, especially to come back to the Harley factory. read more

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3 Harley-Davidson assembly plants in the USA. Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; York, Pennsylvania. Had no idea. I just came to this region of the country to visit friends. They wanted to go on the tour. I was just visiting. May I say - I'm not a motorcycle guy. It doesn't really interest me. But this was a neat tour. And the best part, it was 100% free. No cost. And you get to go through the entire plant and see how they fabricate the steel and manufacture the motorcycles. Very impressive. They also have a steel-toed boot tour that costs $35. I cannot see why it costs that much and why you would choose to do that tour over the free one. The free one gave you everything you could want. Totally neat. 100% Americana. If you're in the area, make an effort to visit. read more

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I recently was traveling the country on my bike, and while in PA, decided to detour over to where my bike was actually put together - and man I'm glad I did! This is a HUGE facility in York...and the primary plant where touring bikes are put together. Only a few things are actually made here...tanks and fenders - everything else is just "built". HD has a GREAT one hour tour that runs regularly - something to note, no cameras allowed on tour...they WILL confiscate until the tour is over, and all cell phones must be off and in pocket (they take this seriously). That aside....a definitely awesome tour of an assembly plant. Well put together, fascinating, and very cool to see bikes being moved from frame to dock. Well worth it if you're in the area. read more

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour - HD York facility - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

This is located on route 30 eastbound, just off of the i-83 exit. not too far from harrisburg. there are lots of signs directing you how to get there and theres a huge parking lot. Best factory tour in pennsylvania. you dont get to ride a motorcycle or anything, but they do take you on a 45 minute tour of the factory, it's real life, you get goggles and a radio and earpiece, you take a guided tour around the factory and watch how all the parts are made and assembled. this is only one of two harley davidson plants in the united states, and the only american motorcycle company still in operation. they give you a free postcard that they'll mail anywhere in the world, thats pretty neat. plus a button that says you've been there. read more

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York PA Harley Davidson is there CVO and touring bike factory. The tour was great. See bikes being built from top to bottom and watching lean manufacturing at its finest. The tour guide was very knowledgable and covered everything. We wore an ear piece to be able to hear everything. Of course they had a gift shop at the end. read more

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

The employees have been so rude both times I went. The first time, the store was closed and the security staff was unpleasant said to come back another day before noon. So I come back another day before noon and the store is open but they refuse to let me buy anything because it's employees only. The woman said, "we are hiring, just get a job here." No, I live in Texas this is the second time trying to come to your store. Really unacceptable service. Her final statement before exiting was "try again in 2021." Would rate zero stars if that was an option. read more

We did this tour several years ago. Gotta say that it's much less of an experience now. Our guide seemed... bored. A lot of information shared, by rote. No excitement conveyed and absolutely no staff interaction. Its a beautiful facility and has a great little museum like section in the waiting area, but none of the tour staff seemed to be very engaged in sharing enthusiasm for these expensive bikes. Friends had never been and enjoyed the information. Come on H-D. Step it up. read more

With my father in charge of the shipping for HD, I've seen the end results and how they get to where they are going. I figured I should see the production line as well. My wife and I were there on a Friday which is a non production day, so unfortunately the tour was a little lackluster without the workers doing their thing. That, and the factory we went through was mostly empty because they are in the process of moving plants. Everything was being spoken of in the past tense "Well there used to be this machine here" and "We used to do this over there" or "For the longest time this machine did this here but it's gone now" It was pretty depressing. Apparently the tour will be changing in August which is why it is a little depressing at the beginning. The production line is still in full swing and the trike manufacturing is churning out bikes as well. I would have liked to see this place a few years ago before all the transitioning started however it was still a good tour and I would recommend it if you are in the area. The bikes that come off the line are a thing of beauty even if you don't ride, you can still appreciate the craftsmanship of each bike. read more

Very nice plant/showroom for visitors. The plant is located on route 30 eastbound, just off of the i-83 exit, very easy to find with several signs guiding you to the correct parking/entrance. Unfortunately, I didn't plan for a plant tour and had a feeling my flip flops would NOT be proper apparel for a plant tour, even one that currently wasn't in operation and on a non-production day. I was correct which was very sad. On a good note, we were encouraged to at least view the video and browse the showroom and gift shop. Very worth the 15-20 minutes to listen to the tour director and video explain the background and current operations of Harley-Davidson. Pretty amazing it all started in a shed. Should you go remember, NO flip flops. Now if only I could get my shed to start my future to making my fortune. Oh wait ~ I don't have a shed! read more

One of my favorite tourist destinations, as I am a HUGE Harley freak. Unfortunately, I can only get up here for the open house weekend, so I don't get up here much and they are closed on weekends. The tour itself is a very in-depth look at how America's motorcycle is made, from raw materials all the way to a rideable motor vehicle (in about 12 hours). The visitor Center has some demo models that you can photograph and sit on to see how they feel, and they have demo rides during the Open House in September. The gift shop has just about any kind of Harley-Davidson memorabilia you can want, and then some. Parking is no problem at all, with thousands of spaces available. They do have vendors on site during the Open House, but not the rest of the year. The tour is free, unless you take the Steel Toe option which has a nominal fee ($35 last I looked), but it gets you an even more in-depth look. No cell phones or cameras are allowed on the factory floor (Don't be THAT guy!), and closed toe shoes are required. I think protective eyewear is also required. read more

We came with intentions of getting the factory tour. Unfortunately they were not doing an assembly line tour because of the 2016 models on the line. Also be advised ladies, they will not allow you on the tour if you have sandals on. Must have tennis shoes or closed toed shoes. There was a mini tour you could walk yourself with small TV screens with pretty much all the Same info as what you would get on the guided tour. The store was small but had a lot of merchandise with a lot of baby, toddler and child items. read more

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

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Oh, do it. doooo eeeeeet. Go for the factory tour. It's fascinating for anyone, and if you are a motorcycle fan it's like live motorsports porn, with protective earwear and eyewear. :) A must-do, if you are in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. The gift shop don't suck, either! read more

I seriously love this place. So cool to check out how HD builds their bikes. We came during the Open House and this was my 4th time. My cousins live in town so we've visited since I was little. Got to check out the Wall of Death and test ride all the new 2017 bikes. Great tour! I purchased a shirt that doesn't fit me so I'm kind of bummed about that but hey, you win some you lose some! Can't wait to return one day! read more

Fantastic tour. I'm not a "motorcycle guy" by any means, but found it all to be very interesting and exciting. Highly recommend a visit.

My husband and I were on a motorcycle trip in south central Pennsylvania. Our neighbor recommended the Tour at the Harley Davidson plant. We really enjoyed it. read more

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour - Sign as you enter from the road - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

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Factory tour was fun and free! Our tour guide was a little on the boring side. For sure will go back to see the assembly area. Sucks that you can't take pictures in the plant though. read more

Awesome tour! Barry our guide was wonderful, nice personality, new the product and history. Plant is so clean and automated. I had no idea the the equipment cost so much to produce the Harley's. The property is also very clean and neat. I could only imagine if the founders could see what they created has turned into such an amazing American company. We're fortunate to be able to see and learn about this wonderful American company. A must see. Thank you read more

Really neat tour, I would definitely recommend it if you're into motorcycles or technology at all. After checking out a few Harleys and viewing a short flick on the history of Harley-Davidson you're given some protective glasses, a headset, and a tour guide to lead you through the factory. The whole process is really impressive, and some of the technology and machines you get to see while touring are really remarkable. This is definitely an interesting tour that I think anyone would enjoy. read more

As you can tell from all the reviews before this one folks like this tour. Count my wife and I in that group of people very pleased with the Steel Toe Tour. The tour exceeded my expectations and was very well executed. It's very popular so be sure to make a reservation. read more

Wow! My son and I took the Steel Toe Tour with our really great guide, Janice. What an impressive operation. The factory is an ode to quality American manufacturing. Every Harley-Davidson on it's assembly line is a special order from a individual or a dealer. So the line builds motorcycles individually: first a green Softail headed for Canada, then a Black CVO built to California standards. The factory has a tight mix of automation and human quality control. For example, a gas tank is welded first by a automated machine, then the gas tank is filled with air and submerged in a water tank to test for leaks. This operation is performed by a welder who fixes any leaks on the spot and tests again. The quality control is of the highest standard. Even if you are not a hog man, you will leave the factory wanting to own one of these beautiful machines... read more

This was an amazing opportunity!!! The staff were all warm and welcoming. Seeing the behind the scenes was very interesting even if you aren't a motorcycle enthusiast. We will definitely go back !! read more

Most all of the other reviews hit the nail on the head. Fantastic tour. We had the first tour that showed the 2014 models. They take you right out on the line. read more

Nonmilitary Friendly Plant Tour: For a company that prides itself on being Pro Military... I did not see it at all on this $40 Steel Toe Tour. ZERO appreciation on the ticket price, tour equipment was not working 15-25% of the time, & Larry (16yr HD vet) the ADD Tour Guide mumble about 20% time and constantly referenced something (SQUIRREL!!!) but was distracted by something else in a different location... This was second time I visited the HD plant here but I would just stick to the FREE tour since in the end... it is just a Product Tour. read more

Not worth the money or effort. - Our tour guide was unenthusiastic and passionless. I was ready to be swept up in the legend of the company and bike, and yet left as blah as our host. The ear amplifier we were given to wear so that we could hear our guide in the factory turned her voice into a shrill painful sound. The worst part was that when we asked questions, her answers were, "I don't know, I'd like to know.... I don't know, no one has ever told me.... I don't know, that would be good to know." Very surprising coming from someone who has been doing this since 2002. read more

The Steel toe factory tour was really an amazing tour and our tour guide Barry originally from the UK and who really loves the Amercan made Harley Davidson motorcycles made it really interesting. He gave us an excellent tour going in depth on the inner workings of all the different areas of the York PA assembly plant. He explained things really clearly as we walked through the assembly process from start to finish and by finish I mean seeing them actually being loaded on tractor trailer to be delivered all over the U.S. This tour is a must for any Harley lover and last stop of course was the gift shop which was pretty nice too but they also give you a reflective safety vest with the Steel Toe Tour and Harley shield graphics on back which I think could be actually used for some extra visibility when out riding you also get a couple of nice pins you take home. You really can get up close and personnel with a few nice photo ops sitting on some new models that are on display stands in the lobby before or after you do the tour but no photos allowed once inside the assembly area. You do need to reserve a spot for the steel toe tour and I don't think there are any tours on weekends and check the schedule online for available tour days, times and dates. Hope you enjoy this tour as much as we did! read more

Went on the factory tour with a couple of friends today. This was hands down the worst factory tour of any product that I have ever been on. I have been riding Harley's for over 40 years. I love Harley Davidson motorcycles. I have been to dozens of Harley dealers all over the country. I have yet to find one that I didn't like. I have spent hours at dealers looking at the candy also known as Harley Davidson motorcycles. Don't waste your time going to the Harley plant in PA. The tour guides did their best trying to explain from photos on a wall how a Harley is built. The only actual part we saw being made were tour bike fenders. They made it a point to tell yawning visitors how much the machines cost that make the bikes. They actually lined people up to explain how a assembly line works. What a joke! If you really want to learn how a Harley is built, go to a Harley dealership. The buffoons who designed this tour should be ashamed of themselves. If your in the area, you would be better off visiting the Ocean Spray plant. You actually learn something about their products when you take their tour. I wish there were a way to leave zero stars.. read more