11 Chocolate Tours in the UK Worth Booking

1.The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

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

At The Chocolatarium on Cranston Street, you’ll follow cocoa from tree to chocolate bar, taste more than 30 varieties, and design your own bar to take home. Guides including Kelly, Coco, Bogi, Hannah, and Jennifer lead the session in English. It suits adults, children aged six and up, rainy days, and anyone with a serious sweet tooth.

“Book early! Very entertaining, educational and delicious way to spend a couple of hours! Chocolate expert Hannah was terrific.”

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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. Learn how cocoa became chocolate, taste samples, watch a chocolatier, and make your own chocolate creation. Guides such as Pip, Lee, Sarah, and Austin are known for lively delivery, but the guide varies by tour.

“Really informative tour that was engaging and interesting. The tour guide, Rachel S, was friendly and enthusiastic and made our tour very enjoyable. You get lots of chocolate samples and make your own chocolate lolly at the end. Lasts about an hour and is definitely worth a visit.”

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3.Mayfair Chocolate Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking from Soho to Mayfair with a private chocolate guide. Taste treats at several shops, begin with hot chocolate and a pastry at Sketch, and hear the stories behind London’s elegant streets. Guides have included Jennifer, Hazel, Natasha, and Tasha. The tour ends near Oxford Circus.

“Our guide was very good ,knowledgeable and kind we learnt a lot of history along the way ,we started off at Sketch with a pastry and hot chocolate which was not hot a bit upsetting ..this involves a fair bit of walking and some very expensive chocolates..you might find after wards you need some thing savoury ..also you had chance to buy with a discount at each venue .well worth going o n”

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4.Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

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

At York Cocoa Works, you learn where cocoa comes from, taste white, milk, and dark chocolate, then work with tempered chocolate to make a 200g bar. Choose your mould, flavours, and toppings before wrapping your creation to take home. English-speaking guides such as Sam, Matthew, and Maya have led lively sessions.

“Learned so much, had loads of fun and reignited my love for chocolate!”

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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, Rebecca, or Cameron. See the mash tun, washbacks, copper stills, and No. 1 Warehouse, then taste three Glengoyne single malts with Scottish chocolates. The tour suits adults who want a traditional working distillery, not a glossy city attraction.

“Learned a lot about their distillery and why it is different from the others. Tried their whiskey and enjoyed the experience.”

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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 learn how cocoa becomes chocolate, taste and temper single-origin chocolate, then choose flavours and toppings for your own bar. The instructor guides you through each step, including the famous hairdryer trick. Your bar is wrapped to take home after it sets.

“You don’t just learn about chocolate—you get to experience making it firsthand. With only four of us in the group, the experience felt personal and hands-on. We got to choose the type of chocolate and toppings to create our own custom bar to take home. The guide was friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time. The entire experience lasted just over 30 minutes, with an additional 30 minutes for the chocolate to set.”

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7.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

Join a costumed guide such as Septimus or Detective Sherlumbo for a 70 to 75 minute walk through York. You’ll see the Shambles, Stonegate, Museum Gardens, and other historic streets, hear stories about Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin, and stop for a taste of York chocolate. The tour is in English and suits anyone with moderate fitness.

“It is a quick adventure tour where you roleplay (the only person who is dressed up is the tour guide) as detectives walking around the city while learning facts and history throughout the tour. Very fun. Great guide!”

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8.Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

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

Follow a character guide such as Septimus Petch, Inspector Trinket, or Sherlumbo through York’s lanes, landmarks, courtyards, and snickelways. Hear curious stories about Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin, then enjoy a handmade chocolate sample from York’s Chocolate Story. The 75-minute English tour costs $21 and finishes near Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.

“The tour was amazing...Sherlombo takes you all around the inner snickleways of York telling you all about the history in an amusing, informative way. His knowledge is amazing and he brings York to life, opening your eyes to the hidden gems. I would highly recommend this tour...it's a must. This was our 2nd tour with Sherlombo, it definitely won't be our last.”

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9.The Chocolate Cocktail Club London

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

Spend roughly one to two hours at London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club, the UK’s first and only chocolate cocktail bar. Your booking includes one drink, with more cocktails, cakes, sweet treats, and light bites available to buy. It suits adults over 18 who enjoy rich chocolate flavors and playful cocktails.

“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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10.VIP Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $66

Spend about two hours walking from Green Park through Mayfair, tasting truffles and ganaches from five artisan chocolatiers. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Paul, explains chocolate making, cocoa, and health claims, while pointing out Mayfair sights. Groups are limited to six, with a 10% discount on extra chocolate purchases.

“Guide was exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable and took us to the best chocolatiers.”

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11.Make Your own Amazing Chocolate in Notting Hill

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

At Melt Chocolates on Ledbury Road, you’ll taste chocolate from different origins and percentages, learn how cacao becomes chocolate, then make three 45g dark chocolate bars with your own flavors and decorations. The English-language class lasts about 90 minutes and is limited to eight people. Christina and Paul are among the instructors.

“Learned about the history of chocolate making. Was educational and entertaining and the host was warm and friendly”

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