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Best Chocolate Tours in the UK — Our Top 13

13 tours  ·  from $16 a head

York made the sweets that half of Britain grew up on, and Edinburgh explains bean-to-bar better than anywhere. These 13 cover both, plus the London tastings, priced and timed.

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh - More than 30 chocolates to taste
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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

1.The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,322 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Spend 90 minutes at The Chocolatarium in Edinburgh’s Old Town learning how cocoa becomes chocolate, sampling more than 30 varieties, and designing your own bar. Guides such as Coco, Kelly, Bogi, and Hannah bring plenty of energy to this small-group experience for ages 6 and up.

“This is an educational, informative, fun, and delicious experience. It’s right off the Royal mine so it’s really convenient.”

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York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour - From cocoa bean to finished chocolate
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York’s Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

2.York’s Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 624 reviews · 1h 15m · from $30

Spend 75 minutes exploring York’s chocolate story with an English-speaking guide such as Pip, Lee, Rachel, or Austin. Learn how cocoa became chocolate, hear about Rowntree’s, Terry’s, and Craven’s, taste samples, watch a chocolatier, and make your own chocolate lolly.

“Sarah who was our tour guide was very entertaining and engaging, she really made the tour worth doing!”

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Mayfair Chocolate Tour - Tasting your way through Soho
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Mayfair Chocolate Tour

3.Mayfair Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $311

Walk from Soho into Mayfair on a private three-hour chocolate tour led by a local guide. Expect tastings at several specialist shops, chocolate-making stories, neighborhood history, and treats such as hot chocolate and pastry. Guides including Jennifer, Hazel, Natasha, and Tasha have led this experience.

“Natasha was great, really knew her topic. Learned a lot about chocolate and tasted some fantastic chocolate.”

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York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works - Tempering Explained Without Making It Too Serious
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York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

4.Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 401 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

At York Cocoa Works in Castlegate, an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Matthew, or Maya explains cocoa origins and chocolate making before you temper, flavour, mould, and decorate a 200g bar. The one-hour workshop suits families, couples, and chocolate fans, with a 10% shop and café discount afterward.

“The experience is very relaxing very well organised, the guide was very informative.”

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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate - The stills and Glengoyne’s slower method
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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

5.Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Spend 90 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as John, Aden, or Rebecca. See the mash tun, washbacks, copper stills, and No. 1 Warehouse, then taste three single malts paired with Scottish chocolates. Adults only.

“Our tour guide was fabulous. We felt very welcome and learned a lot about the property and whiskey.”

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Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works - Tempering chocolate with a hairdryer
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Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – York Cocoa Works

6.Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – York Cocoa Works

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At York Cocoa Works on Castlegate, you’ll learn how cocoa becomes chocolate, taste ingredients, temper single-origin chocolate, and design a bar with your choice of flavours and toppings. The 75-minute session suits families, couples, and groups, with a finished bar to collect once set.

“Great experience, our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The information provided was interesting and the chocolate tasting and chocolate making was fun!”

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York: York Cocoa Works Guided Tour and Tasting - The Tasting Is More Than a Sweet Break
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York: York Cocoa Works Guided Tour and Tasting

7.York Cocoa Works Guided Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 45 min · from $16

At York Cocoa Works, a small group of up to eight follows cocoa from bean to bar, watches chocolate being made, and samples several York-made chocolates. Guides such as Sam, Greg, Matthew, and Megan bring clear explanations and good humor to this 45-minute English-language tour.

“It was a lovely informative tour of the shop/factory Tasting the coca was a great experience Staff very welcoming would recommend for a short excursion”

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Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

8.Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $17

At York Cocoa Works, an expert guide such as George, Greg, Sarah, or Matthew explains chocolate from cocoa pod to finished bar. You’ll see the manufactory, handle beans, taste chocolates from around the world, and receive a store discount afterward. The small group is capped at eight people.

“We visited as a group of ladies on 4th December in an afternoon session and we were greeted by our tour guide George with a big smile and a very warm welcome to the York Cocoa Works. George excitedly explained the process of chocolate making and everything that goes into making the delicious chocolates we get to consume. We really enjoyed listening to him speak about the process, asking questions along the way and the most interesting thing we found is how lovingly George spoke of the process, despite the amount of times he's likely told this story. He still seems very passionate about the process and the story behind…”

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York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate - Museum Gardens, Exhibition Square, and St. Leonard’s Place
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York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

9.York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk central York with a character guide such as Septimus or Detective Sherlumbo, spotting overlooked details from Davygate to the Shambles. You’ll hear stories of Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes, visit a chocolate factory, taste York chocolate, and finish at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate.

“The tour guide, Septimus was very friendly and welcoming, he made everyone feel at ease straight away. He was very knowledgeable and informative with his facts and details. Pointing out things that we maybe wouldnt have even noticed if we were just walking about ourselves. He gave us ample opportunity for picture taking, and even let us take a picture with him at the end. ☺️👍 Overall, a great tour, glad I booked it, and I would highly recommend it to others! X”

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York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate - Museum Gardens, Exhibition Square, and St. Leonard’s Place
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York: Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

10.Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · 1h 15m · from $21

Follow a character guide such as Inspector Trinket, Sherlumbo, or Septimus Petch through York’s lanes, landmarks, and lesser-seen details. Hear fresh stories about Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin, then enjoy a handmade York chocolate sample. The 75-minute English tour runs in all weather.

“Full of facts , fun and laughter Our guide was excellent”

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The Chocolate Cocktail Club London - What happens when you arrive
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The Chocolate Cocktail Club London

11.The Chocolate Cocktail Club London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Visit The Chocolate Cocktail Club in London for a chocolate-based cocktail experience lasting about one to two hours. Your ticket includes one drink, with cakes, sweet treats, light bites, and extra cocktails available to buy. The experience is for over-18s and is currently listed on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5:30 PM.

“Great place for a night if you like chocolate a must visit. Staff go above and beyond. Will definitely be going back.”

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Make Your own Amazing Chocolate in Notting Hill - Tasting cacao from several parts of the world
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Make Your own Amazing Chocolate in Notting Hill

12.Make Your own Amazing Chocolate in Notting Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

At Melt Chocolates in Notting Hill, a chocolatier guides you through cacao’s journey from fruit to finished bar. You’ll taste different origins and chocolate percentages, then make three 45g dark chocolate bars with your own flavors and decorations. Classes hold no more than eight people.

“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.”

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London: Chocolate Truffle-Making Workshop - Meeting JoJo at Cook and Craft Collective
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London: Chocolate Truffle-Making Workshop

13.Chocolate Truffle-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Join JoJo of Cook and Craft Collective for a two-hour London chocolate class. Make ganache, shape truffles, coat them in chocolate or cocoa, and decorate with sprinkles or cocoa nibs. Ingredients and equipment are supplied, and you take home a box of your finished sweets.

“JoJo was great fun to make chocolates with Me and my Gf had a great time and will certainly recommend and come back for the activities she has to offer”

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