Britain · DESSERT TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 dessert tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 75-minute guided chocolate tour in York’s center, with tastings, hands-on making, and demos, plus a cafe and gift shop after.
“Fantastic tour about the history of York and chocolate, great added extras. Brilliant choice for a hen do activity”
Make a 200g chocolate bar at York Cocoa Works, learning tempering and cocoa origins, then wrap your creation to take home.
“We did the chocolate bar making workshop at the York Cocoa Works as a Valentine's Day activity. We had such a fun time making the chocolate, each stage was explained extremely clearly and the flavourings and toppings were really varied. We also got to learn about the chocolate making process right from harvesting to producing the chocolate. We would absolutely recommend this activity for all ages, such a unique and fun activity to do in York!”
A 75-minute character-led York walking tour with a York’s Chocolate Story tasting, uncovering famous landmarks and surprising side stories.
“Sherlumbo was an excellent guide, full of historical gems and good humour. Highly recommend.”
Taste VIP truffles and ganaches on a small-group Mayfair walk with an expert guide, plus 10% off chocolate purchases near Piccadilly.
“Great but you shouldn’t advertise it as a 3 hour tour it’s 2 and a half hr your and the guide says that as soon as he meets you”
Make chocolate truffles in London with step-by-step ganache, cocoa dusting, sprinkles, and a take-home box in a 2-hour workshop.
“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”
Learn tempering and truffle making at York Cocoa House, then take home about 300g of your chocolates plus recipes in 2.5 hours.
“Fantastic chocolate lesson. Great tips to take home and apply!”
London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club serves 20+ chocolate cocktails, with a Chocotini on arrival, plus bites and drinks for non-chocoholics.
“cocktails zijn lekker. wel jammer dat je niet zelf de 1e cocktail mag kiezen zelfs al is die even duur als de cocktail die erbij zit”
Brighton guided chocolate walking tour with tastings and shop discounts, mixing landmarks like the Pavilion and Pier with sweet bites.
Swim with a crocodile in Gloucestershire, then enjoy a guided reptile tour and coffee, cake, and a meal at Croc Cafe.
“Best experience ever. Friendly, funny and knowledgeable staff. The animals are so happy and well taken care of. Today has passed all expectations and more. They have gone above and beyond to make our trip an experience of a life time 🐊🐊🐊”
A 30-minute guided Dalwhinnie whisky and chocolate tasting in the Cairngorms, pairing 4 single malts with Highland Chocolatier treats.
Make Manchester truffles in 2 hours with chocolatier Raanan, learn to temper chocolate, and take your handmade treats home.
“Great and tasty experience! I totally recommend it. If I had to provide feedback to make it even better, it would be that after the demonstration of how to prepare the different types of truffles coating, the chef could do a brief summary before the attendees start coating their truffles. Also, at the beginning of the session we were unsure of whether we could drink the chocolate that was offered or if it would be part of the truffle making process. A quick and clear comment about it would clear any possible doubt :)”
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