The 7 Best Chocolate Factory Tours in the USA

1.Orlando: Factory Adventure Tour in Chocolate Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 240 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

At Chocolate Kingdom in Orlando, a guide leads you through cacao, chocolate history, samples, and a small bean-to-bar factory using old-world machinery. Expect a playful Prince and Dragon story, an interactive presentation, and time to shop. Guides such as Cheryl, Brian, Rachel, Shelby, and Jorge have earned praise for their energy. Custom bars cost extra.

“The instructor gave us some much knowledge about chocolate I wouldn't have known personally I didn't like the samples”

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2.Orlando: Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 45 min · from $24

Spend 45 minutes at Orlando’s Chocolate Kingdom learning how cacao becomes chocolate through a guided story with a prince, dragon, videos, trivia, and samples. Guides such as Cheryl, Cynthia, and Eugene keep the tour lively. At the end, you can pay extra to design a chocolate bar from 17 ingredients.

“I love chocolate, so this was a must for this trip. the store is clean and there are indoor restrooms should you need one. when we got there, we checked in and then we were offered a deal to make our own chocolate bars. you may choose from milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate bars and then you can add 3 more ingredients to the bar. those are made in front of you as you finish the tour. The actual tour consisted of some chocolate trivia followed by a cartoon that continues throughout your walking tour. The tour is very informative and educational. I had a great time while…”

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3.Lahaina Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130Top rated

At Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate in Lahaina, you’ll follow cacao from bean sourcing through finished bars and neapolitans. Owner and CEO Gunnar often leads the 90-minute small-group visit, with Eric handling the tasting on some dates. Sample unusual stages, then enjoy chocolates in an open-air pavilion. Wine and spirits pairings cost extra for adults with physical ID.

“The tour was delicious. I'm a scientist and I was able to understand many scientific concepts for chocolate production. The owner did the tour and answered many questions.”

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4.20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

At Sweet Pete’s Candy in downtown Jacksonville, a candy expert leads you through the company’s story, a one-hundred-year-old candy mansion, and the production rooms. The 20-minute visit ends with a custom chocolate bar made with your chosen toppings. You can also browse the shop, restaurant, ice cream, and seasonal displays.

“The sight of all the candy and sweets , the colors and decorations made me feel like I was in the move, Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory.😊”

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5.Nashville: Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 45 min · from $10

At Olive & Sinclair’s factory on Fatherland Street, you’ll follow a 45-minute guided look at bean-to-bar chocolate-making, from antique melanguers to finished sweets. Taste Southern creations such as Bourbon Brittle, Duck Fat Caramels, sea salt caramel, and chocolate samples, then browse the shop in Lockeland Springs.

“We had a fabulous time! Everyone was so kind and we learned so much!”

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6.20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 20 min · from $8

Spend 20 minutes at Sweet Pete’s Candy Mansion with an English-speaking guide, learning about chocolate, candy making, and Jacksonville history. Walk through the factory and historic mansion, take photos, then receive one custom chocolate bar. The shop, ice cream parlor, restaurant, bar, and soda collection are available separately.

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7.Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $130

At Ku'ia Estate in Lahaina, Dr. Gunars Valkirs leads a 90-minute, small-group walk through the working chocolate factory. You will taste chocolate at several production stages, sample seven or more finished pieces, and receive a $25 gift card. Optional wine, spirits, or nonalcoholic pairings cost extra.

“This tour and chocolate taste flight was the highlight of our Maui trip! The guide was awesome! He was kind and caring to all in our party (disabled, kids, grandparents!) everyone loved this tour! We bought so much chocolate to ship home to remember our trip!”

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