UK · CHOCOLATE TOURS
York made chocolate an industry and Edinburgh turned it into a tasting attraction. The 12 below cover the museums, the working chocolate houses and the London tasting walks, with prices and durations.
Review of Edinburgh’s Chocolatarium, with chocolate tastings, a make-your-own bar, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.
“Great tour! Very entertaining-princess did great. Lots of chocolate to taste. Princess made us laugh & making own candy bar was fun”
Explore York’s chocolate past, taste samples, make a chocolate lolly, and meet expert chocolatiers on this fun 75-minute guided tour.
“It was really informative and interesting. Really fun for the kids and kept them engaged. The tour guide girl i forgot her name was amazing”
Explore Soho and Mayfair through handmade chocolate, hot chocolate, pastries, local stories, and expert guidance on this private London walk.
“We loved this tour! Our tour guide, Natasha, was excellent. She met with us at Sketches where we got to sample some chocolates and listen to her talk about the history and wide varieties of chocolate. She was knowledgeable and very friendly. She took the time to explain to our small group the specifics of making chocolate.Then we walked around Mayfair and Soho, sampling various high end chocolates. By the end of the tour, we had our fill of chocolates, but plenty of time to purchase more. We highly recommend this walking tour.”
Make a 200g chocolate bar at York Cocoa Works, learn York’s cocoa story, choose toppings, and take home your sweet creation.
“It was fun to learn about chocolate and how to make it.”
Review of Glengoyne Distillery near Glasgow, with a working distillery tour, three whisky tastings, Scottish chocolate pairings, and practical tips.
“Had a wonderful visit to Glengoyne Distillery. It was our first time visiting a distillery and it was truly an eye-opener to see how whisky is crafted with such care and tradition. Our guide, Devin was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made the tour engaging from start to finish. The whisky and chocolate tasting at the end was the perfect way to wrap up the experience. Highly recommended!”
Make a custom chocolate bar, learn tempering, taste single-origin cocoa, and take home your creation at York Cocoa Works.
“Very well organised activity; well set up and managed. Great delivery from the ‘instructor’, and interesting information. Work-stations are well set out and spacious; hygiene is excellent. Aimed at children and adults. A fun , immersive activity, with step by step instructions. We tempered chocolate and made our own chocolate bar.”
Explore York’s medieval streets, hear tales of Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin, and sample local chocolate on this lively 75-minute walk.
“Informative and well presented despite nearby buskers with the aid of microphones and speakers. Well done to our guide, Sepptamus!. So many facts and interesting nuggets of information.”
Explore York’s secret streets, famous landmarks, curious characters, and a handmade chocolate tasting on this lively 75-minute walk.
“The tour guide was lovely and made everything fun. A great fun way to learn about York.”
Review of London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club, with cocktail choices, value, opening hours, age rules, and practical booking advice.
“Not impressed. Place was cute, staff was great but drinks were all sugar and water down, never felt the buzz. I don't think I will come back.”
Taste artisan truffles in Mayfair on a small-group London chocolate tour led by a former cocoa trader, with Royal suppliers and a 10% discount.
“Guide was exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable and took us to the best chocolatiers.”
Make three custom chocolate bars in Notting Hill, taste cacao from around the world, and learn the bean-to-bar process in a small class.
“My family and I loved this experience. It was set in a great chocolate shop in charming Notting Hill. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about cocoa beans from around the world and walked us through the entire process from harvesting the bean to pouring out delicious chocolate into moulds. I learned a TON about different chocolate and got to sample chocolate of different compositions and flavors from around the world. Watching my daughter make chocolate and leave so happy made this experience worth it. We had an awesome time and would definitely do this again.”
Review of Brighton’s 2-hour chocolate walking tour, with tastings, landmarks, local discounts, practical tips, and value advice.
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