Britain · DESSERT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 dessert tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of York’s Chocolate Story, a 75-minute guided tour with York confectionery history, tastings, demonstrations, and chocolate making.
“Pip was amazing! The best tour guide we have encountered so far and we’ve seen a few. She was entertaining, witty, knowledgeable and thoroughly lovely. An asset to your business. Loved the content - made me want to know more.”
Make a 200g chocolate bar at York Cocoa Works, learn about cocoa, choose toppings, and take home your tasty creation.
“Lovely young lad led our session. Very informative and fun and lovely chocolate”
Taste artisan truffles and ganaches across Mayfair with a former cocoa trader, small groups, royal suppliers, and a 10% chocolate discount.
“Guide was exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable and took us to the best chocolatiers.”
Make creamy chocolate truffles with JoJo in a friendly two-hour London workshop, then take home your handmade treats and the skills to repeat them.
“The activity was fantastic and the ladies who manage the workshop are amazing. Love how my truffles turned out under expert guidance (and giggles)”
Review of London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club, with chocolate drinks, a Chocotini arrival cocktail, prices, hours, food, and booking tips.
“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”
Taste Brighton’s chocolates while walking the North Laine, The Lanes, Royal Pavilion, and Pier with a local guide.
Make chocolate truffles with Manchester chocolatier Raanan, learn tempering, and take home handmade treats in this tasty two-hour class.
“Raanan was a helpful and entertaining instructor. Obviously an extremely knowledgeable chocolatier, he kept the workshop moving at a comfortable pace. My daughter and I enjoyed our time. She made dark chocolate truffles and I made milk, both delicious. I would recommend this class for anyone.”
Explore London’s best chocolate shops at your own pace with a flexible PDF guide covering East, Central, and West London.
“We actually purchased this twice and did part of the list this summer and part at Xmas. Be sure to look up the individual stores for hours and days open. It was too much chocolate for one outing (all so good-- and we love chocolate!). Recommend split across a couple days, which makes exploring fun too.”
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