THE USA · CHOCOLATE TASTINGS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 chocolate tastings in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tour Kauai’s Lydgate Farms, taste tropical fruit, honey, vanilla, and estate chocolate while learning cacao’s journey from pod to bar.
“Amazing tour filled with fruits, honeys, and chocolates! Our tour guide Jenna was the best tour guide we have ever had.”
Make a custom Goo Goo Cluster in downtown Nashville, taste classic chocolates, and learn the story behind Tennessee's beloved candy bar.
“It was very simple to make reservations. They have kept me updated when I changed from Nashville to Memphis hotels.”
Explore cacao farming, Hawaiian chocolate history, orchard views, and generous tastings at this intimate Hilo farm experience.
“This was our first craft chocolate experience and our hosts, Ren and Jude were great. The tour of the cacao farm was engaging and informative. Ren and Jude shared a lot of information about craft choclates and made the experience fun and informative. The chocolates were delicious. The farm and tasting area were in great condition, weather was good. We stayed near Kona, and the location for this is near Hilo - about a 2 hour drive, definitely worth it if you have the time.”
Taste Seattle through chocolate, pastries, cheese, and more on a 135-minute Pike Place walking tour with local guides.
“was able to see the city and go to different places we would not of known about.”
Tour River-Sea Chocolates in Chantilly, taste five house-made bars, and see how small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate is made.
“Very interesting presentation and the chocolate was the best I ever tasted. I highly recommend recommend this!”
Explore Manhattan’s chocolate shops on a two-hour walking tour with seven tastings, local history, inventive sweets, and stops at famous chocolatiers.
“Our guide was not the original guide, but a last-minute fill-in. He was awesome! He was extremely knowledgeable and personable yet professional. He made the tour for us!”
Taste six New York chocolate stops in Greenwich Village, with local stories, generous samples, and a private guide for $90.
“Our guide did not have a loud enough voice for everyone to hear as we had 20 people on the tour. Not much of a story and the samples were meager.”
Taste 10+ Hawaiian craft chocolate bars, fresh cacao fruit, and cacao drinks at a family farm above Hilo with ocean views.
“We truly enjoyed learning about the orchards, the cocoa pods, the process and everything in between. Jude was a most excellent host, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to meet and learn from. The chocolate tasting was amazing! Who knew that there's so much more to it... And wow the flavors! Great experience! It was a rainy day so we did not tour the farm, but enjoyed beautiful views while sampling delicious local chocolate. We definitely stocked up on chocolate❤️”
Tour Honolii Orchards near Hilo for cacao farming, fermentation, Hawaiian chocolate, scenic views, and 10 single-origin tastings.
“Lovely tour! The tour guides were so knowledgeable and we learned a ton! Don’t plan to Uber afterward though, it took forever for the driver to find us!”
Taste Maine-made chocolate at Bixby’s Rockland factory, learn bean-to-bar craft, and sample regional flavors in a 45-minute session.
“People who work at Bixby's are super nice, the chocolate is delectable, the tour was quite interesting & the location is convenient if you're coming off a cruise ship. We really enjoyed it!”
Taste Alaskan chocolates and five wines in Anchorage, with local stories, small-group transport, and pairings at 61 Degree North Winery.
“Tour was wonderful and the people were more wonderful, with wonderful information and stories to share!”
Explore Santa Fe through chocolate, adobe history, local chocolatiers, and historic landmarks on this private three-hour walking tour.
“Paul was a great tour leader of the Historic Old City. He has a wealth of knowledge of the many wonderful facets of this incredible place and provides a full picture of the current scene.”
Hands-on tea, chocolate, and afternoon tea in Beaverton, Oregon, with private instruction, take-home treats, and an important business status warning.
“When we arrived at the address, the business wasn’t there. I called - phone is no longer in service. A neighbor my business told us they’d been gone for months. We found a second address about 6 miles away in their Facebook page with a note that they’d changed their business name. We went there. Windows were covered and the name in the door wasn’t theirs. It’s very disappointing to spend $200 for a fun, surprise Valentine’s Day activity with your partner and have this happen. I’m now waiting for Viator to respond to my refund reques”
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