Britain · DESSERT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 dessert tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend 75 minutes exploring York’s chocolate story with an English-speaking guide such as Pip, Lee, or Austin. Trace cocoa from its origins to Rowntree’s, Terry’s, and Craven’s, sample chocolate, watch a chocolatier, and make your own chocolate creation.
“we enjoyed it very much learned a lot and go to make our own chocolate well worth the visit”
At York Cocoa Works on Castlegate, an English-speaking guide explains cocoa origins, York’s chocolate-making past, and tempering. You taste white, milk, and dark chocolate, then mould, flavour, and decorate a 200g bar to take home. A 10% shop and café discount follows the workshop.
“very good. bit cold (expected) but me and my other half really enjoyed it.”
Follow a character guide such as Septimus Petch, Inspector Trinket, or Sherlumbo through York’s streets, courtyards, bars, and snickelways. Hear surprising stories about Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin, then enjoy a handmade York’s Chocolate Story sample. The 75-minute walk costs $21 and runs in all weather.
“Our Guide Inspector Trinket was passionate, very knowledgeable and entertaining!”
Spend about two hours walking from Green Park through Mayfair, tasting truffles and ganaches at five artisan chocolatiers. Your English-speaking guide, including Paul on some departures, explains cocoa, production, and chocolate’s health claims. Groups are limited to six, with a 10% discount on purchases.
“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”
Join JoJo at Cook and Craft Collective for a two-hour, English-language truffle class in London. Make ganache, shape chocolate spheres, coat and decorate them, then take your handmade truffles home. Ingredients and equipment are included, and the class suits couples, friends, families, and solo chocolate fans.
“The activity was fantastic and the ladies who manage the workshop are amazing. Love how my truffles turned out under expert guidance (and giggles)”
Visit London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club for a Chocotini on arrival and a menu of more than 20 chocolate cocktails, from mint to salt caramel and Toblerone. You can also order wine, beer, prosecco, coffee, mocktails, light bites, and desserts. This is an over-18s venue with groups limited to 10.
“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”
Join an English-speaking local guide for a two-hour chocolate walk through Brighton. Taste truffles, doughnuts, and other treats at selected shops and cafes, see landmarks such as the Royal Pavilion, and receive discounts at some stops.
Spend two hours with head chocolatier Raanan learning to temper chocolate and make truffles from scratch. You will receive a welcome chocolate drink, use all supplied equipment and ingredients, and take your handmade sweets home. English instruction, free street parking, and no children under eight.
“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.”
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