Hot Chocolate Worth Flying For: 15 Picks Worldwide

1.Chocolate Truffle & Belgian Hot Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 367 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54Our pick

At #30 in Brussels, ring the bell at the large glass door for a 90-minute, English-language truffle class. An instructor such as Calypso, Moses, Miranda, or Chou guides you through chocolate making, toppings, and Belgian hot chocolate. You work at a station, make several flavors, and take your truffles home.

“Really fun activity. Lovely guide. Lovely group. Great that we could essentially get on with it with basic instructions. Music playing in the background was fun. The mixture made loads of trickles to take home. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend.”

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2.Hot Chocolate Tours St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $160Top rated

Spend about six hours touring St. Lucia with Kimberly, known as Sweet Chocolate, or the Hot Chocolate team. You’ll visit Sulphur Springs, Toraille Waterfall, Soufriere, Marigot Bay, a banana plantation, the Pitons, and Cacoa Sainte-Lucie. Lunch, drinks, transport, entry fees, and photo stops are included.

“Sweet Chocolate, Kimberly, was our guide during this lovely tour of st Lucia! She is sweet, as her nick name suggests, but she does get spicy, if needed, to get you past any lines you encounter! The timing was also wonderful, we were leaviRead more”

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3.Tapas and history tour ending with churros with chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet Carmen at 7 p.m. by the Apple Store in Puerta del Sol for a small-group walk through Austrias and Medieval Madrid. You’ll visit three traditional tapas bars, enjoy one drink at each, learn about Madrid’s food customs and history, then finish with churros and chocolate near Calle del Arenal. The tour is in English and capped at 10 people.

“Carmen was great! It ended up being only me for the tour so I got a super personalized experience. She took me to great places throughout Old Madrid but was also super knowledgeable about the actual city itself - it was like two tours in one! The tapas locations were so delish and we finished with chocolate and churros. Definitely recommend if it’s your first time in Madrid. It’s a great starting point for the world of tapas. Gracias, Carmen!”

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4.Orderville: East Zion Stargazing Trip with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 116 reviews · 1 hour · from $19

Meet your English-speaking guide at Zion Ponderosa Resort, then walk 5 to 10 minutes to a dark viewing point. Wrap up in a blanket, sip hot chocolate, learn constellations, and take turns at a powerful telescope. The guide may point out planets, moons, and shooting stars during this one-hour family outing.

“I've truly never seen the stars like I did during this. The guide provided interesting stories and knowledge about the stars, highly recommended. The drive at night is sketchy though, tons of deer”

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5.Ice Skating in the Moonlight with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $142

Meet guide Simas by Riddarholm Church, then ride into Stockholm County for a small-group night skate on natural ice. Equipment, safety instruction, transport, and hot chocolate are included. The route depends on weather and ice, so expect a flexible outing for ages 16 and up.

“Best night ever! The whole experience was absolutely incredible. It was a magical evening. Simas was great. The equipment and direction provided was extremely thorough and Simas was very patient and encouraging with the newer ice skaters. The surroundings were beautiful and it was a once in a lifetime experience to skate in the moonlight on a natural lake. Stopping for Fika was also great as Simas provided hot chocolate, cinnamon buns and marshmallows for the fire that he lit! We cannot recommend this more highly.”

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6.Jackson Hole: Dogsledding Tour with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 1 hour · from $250

From Heart Six Ranch near Moran, a professional musher guides you and up to nine others across protected, snow-covered ranch land beside the Buffalo Fork. Expect about 45 minutes on the dog sled, warm blankets, Grand Teton views, time with the dogs, and hot chocolate. Guides such as Taylor, Nick, and Cory have been praised for their care and teaching.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! My daughter and I loved it. The scenery is so beautiful. We hoped for snow and were lucky to get it. The dogs are incredible. They also seem incredibly happy. Lots of playing during rest breaks. Our guide was great as well. We used the shuttle service to get there and back and was well worth it, especially considering the driving conditions. Getting to meet the team of dogs after was another highlight. Larry the Lead Dog was our favorite!!!”

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7.Family Private Tour: Churros, Hot Chocolate & Games in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $91

Spend about three hours walking Barcelona’s old city with a private guide such as Patricia, Jennifer, or Valentina. Kids follow games and treasure hunts to Las Ramblas, Boqueria Market, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park, with Iberian ham for adults and churros with hot chocolate for children. Expect a flexible, family-paced tour with plenty of walking.

“Super fun, interactive experience with something for the whole family, including young kids. Delicious snacks along the way made the tour all the more enjoyable! Simon, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and great with our young children (aged 6 and 8). Highly recommend to anyone traveling with children!”

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8.Semi-Private Tour: Old Town & Chocolate and Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

This three-hour English walking tour takes you from Puerta del Sol through Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, and the Almudena Cathedral. With no more than eight people, guide Tatiana can keep the walk personal, answer questions, and add local tips. A cup of chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés is included.

“The tour with Titania was excellent, very personal with insights into the city's history and with visits to the lesser known places of interest to inhabitants . We walked the streets to places where locals buy at the markets , where they socialise and where events affecting the history of the city took place.”

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9.Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Spend three hours learning ice canoeing near Quebec City with guides such as Julien, Paul, Elliot, or Felix. Paddle across the St. Lawrence, use crampons to move over ice, stop for hot chocolate and pastries, then warm up in a riverside Nordic sauna. Photos and videos are included.

“Highly recommend. This was the MOST fabulous experience! All of the guides are incredible, but I specifically had Elliot and Paul in my boat and they were phenomenal. You spend enough time on the water that you really feel like you got the full experience. And the views are breathtaking. I can’t say enough good things. Book this activity NOW!!”

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10.Churros, Hot Chocolate, and Games Family Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours with a private local guide exploring Barcelona’s Old City through games, short walks, food stops, and family-friendly stories. You’ll visit La Rambla, La Boqueria, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Ciutadella Park, with Iberian ham, churros, and hot chocolate included. Guides such as Patricia, Simon, and Shari adapt the pace for young children.

“Shari was so understanding and patient with a shy but rambunctious 3.5 year old and a at times tired and fussy 6 month old baby. We learned a ton, had some delicious churros, and Shari was very patient with us needing to pause to change and feed our 6 month old on the tour, finding us a private and shady spot indoors with things to see and do for our older child. Would highly recommend for families with small children! I’d really recommend starting as early as you can if you have young kids. Pick a day when the earliest time slot is free. Kids can add time.”

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11.1-Hour Segway Tour with Chocolate and Churros

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

Start on Calle de Santiago with a short Segway lesson, then follow a bilingual guide through Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, and nearby streets. Guides such as Juan, David, and Milo are praised for patient instruction. Finish near San Miguel Market with chocolate con churros.

“Our first Segway experience could not have been better! After a quick lesson on how to use the Segway we were off to see the sites. Tour was fun and informative. Guides were friendly and professional.”

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12.Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Michel near Plaza de Chueca for a 90-minute, English-language cooking class in his Madrid home. You’ll mix, shape, and fry churros from his grandmother’s recipe, prepare chocolate, and enjoy your work with coffee, tea, wine, or beer. The group is limited to five, making this a relaxed hands-on activity for couples and families.

“We had a fabulous time learning from and talking to Michel. He made us feel right at home as we learned how to cook authentic churros in his lovely home. Truly a unique/cannot miss experience. This is something we will always remember!”

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13.Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Paddle through Gdańsk’s Motława River, Granary Island, and Shipyard area in a stable double kayak with a guide, drysuit, gloves, and safety gear provided. You’ll see the Crane, SS Soldek, Ołowianka, and Old Town waterfront from the water, then stop for hot chocolate. Guides including Szymon, Symon, and Nick have helped nervous beginners feel safe.

“If you love outdoor activities it’s a must!!! Recommended for beginners as well as advanced kayakers”

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14.Experience the Best Churros with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 120 days · from $10Best value

Visit Los Churros de San Martín for a guided tasting led in English by Don Benito. Try six freshly fried churros in plain, sugared, cinnamon, vanilla, and anise versions, then dip them into a cup of hot chocolate. At $10 per person, it is a simple, family-friendly Barcelona snack with wheelchair access and flexible cancellation.

“C’était une excellente expérience ! Le guide a été aux petits soins du début à la fin, rendant la prestation vraiment agréable. J’ai particulièrement apprécié ses explications passionnantes sur la création des différentes saveurs de churros, qui ont donné encore plus de goût à la dégustation.”

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15.Mont-Tremblant: Sleigh Ride w/ Storytelling & Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 47 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

Ride from open fields into the forest near Mont-Tremblant while a bilingual guide shares local legends and Québécois songs. Guides may add guitar or violin, as Felix does, and you get a blanket, hot chocolate, and maple candy from mid-February. After 3 p.m., expect darkness and starry skies.

“We enjoyed a sleigh ride through the beautiful snow, and your hot chocolate with maple syrup was delicious. You’re an amazing person, and your service was excellent. We look forward to seeing you again soon!”

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